Chelsey Crisp (born June 5, 1983) is an American actress, comedian, and writer. She is best known for her role as Honey Ellis on the ABC television sitcom Fresh Off the Boat.
Chelsey Crisp | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 5, 1983 Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, comedian, writer |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2[1] |
| Website | chelseycrisp |
Early life
editCrisp was born in 1983 and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, where she began performing in community theatre. She graduated from Agua Fria High School.
She attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts from 2001 to 2003. After graduating, she studied Shakespeare at the British American Dramatic Academy's Midsummer in Oxford program.[2]
Career
editShe made her TV debut on Scare Tactics (2004) and her first leading role in a film was in Dr. Chopper (2005). She went on to guest star in The Office, CSI: Miami, Journeyman, Better off Ted, Happy Endings, Rizzoli & Isles, Mike & Molly, and New Girl, among others. Crisp also starred as Chloe, one of the contestants on the mock reality game show, The Joe Schmo Show.
Crisp starred in the ABC comedy series Fresh Off the Boat as the Huang family's neighbor, Honey. Fresh off the Boat is inspired by the life of chef and food personality Eddie Huang and his book Fresh Off the Boat: A Memoir.[3] On May 12, 2017, ABC renewed the series for a fourth season.[4]
Crisp had roles in films Reconciliation (2009), Bleed (2016) and The 60 Yard Line (2016). She portrayed Jesse in the Christian-themed romantic comedy film In-Lawfully Yours (2016).[5] The film centers around Jesse, played by Crisp, who graciously helps her recently widowed mother-in-law.[6]
Crisp is the artistic director and member of the comedy team Duchess Riot, formed in 2011, that performs improv and sketch comedy.[7]
Personal life
editChelsey Crisp has been married to screenwriter Rhett Reese since 2016. They reside in Los Angeles with their two children.[8]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Dr. Chopper | Jessica | |
| 2008 | An American Standard | Tanya | Short film |
| 2009 | Reconciliation | Sarah Taylor | |
| 2011 | Nifty Lessons for a Swell Life | AD | Short film; also co-executive producer |
| 2012 | Madchen | Jenn | Short film |
| 2013 | Chicken Suit | Riley | |
| 2014 | 10 Things I Hate About Life | Willow's Mom | Unfinished and unreleased |
| 2016 | Bleed | Sarah | |
| The 60 Yard Line | Jody Johnson | ||
| In-Lawfully Yours | Jesse | ||
| 2017 | The Outdoorsman | Kelsie | |
| Sludge | Emma | ||
| 2018 | Surviving Theater 9 | Megan | Short film |
| Life with Dog | Zoey | ||
| TBA | Balls Up | TBA | Post-production |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Scare Tactics | Hostess, Massage Therapist | Episodes: "Party Forever" & "The Set-Up" |
| 2006 | Extra | Host: Fear Factor Live | |
| Why Can't I Be You? | Plain Jane | Episode: "Plain Jane" | |
| Threshold | Danielle | Episode: "Alienville" | |
| The Office | Convention Worker | Episode: "The Convention" | |
| 2007 | CSI: Miami | Shelly Seaver | Episode: "Born to Kill" |
| Journeyman | Maggie | Episodes: "Home by Another Way" & "Blowback" | |
| 2008 | NCIS | Grace Penland | Episode: "Collateral Damage" |
| 2009 | Better Off Ted | Nadine Webson | Episode: "The Lawyer, the Lemur & the Little Listener" |
| 2010 | Desire and Deceit | Sierra Longacre | |
| 2011 | McCracken Live! | Sherrie Shaw | Episodes: "Carol Ann Sizzles" & "The Interview" |
| 2012 | Adopting Terror | Receptionist | TV movie |
| Happy Endings | Candice | Episode: "P&P Romance Factory" | |
| Rizzoli & Isles | Vanessa Jensen | Episode: "Virtual Love" | |
| 2013 | We Are Men | Nurse No. 1 | Episode: "We Are Wingmen" |
| Mike & Molly | Marla | Episode: "Molly's New Shoes" | |
| The Joe Schmo Show | Chloe, The Model | Series regular | |
| #Instafamous | Mindy Bankson | Episode: "Elf on a Shelf" (web) | |
| Couchers | Amanda | Episode: "The Paranormally Active Lady" | |
| New Girl | Brandy | Episode: "First Date" | |
| Marvin Marvin | Host | Episode: "Big Time Marvin" | |
| 2014 | Rake | Colleen Rinaldi | Episode: "Bigamist" |
| A to Z | Brooke | Episode: "B is for Big Glory" | |
| Adult All Girl Sexy Sleep Over Party | Katie | Series regular (web) | |
| 2015 | The Grinder | Reporter No. 1 | Pilot |
| What's Your Emergency | Madison | Episode: "Shot Through the Heart" (web) | |
| The League | JoBeth | Episode: "Trophy Kevin" | |
| 2015–2020 | Fresh Off the Boat | Honey | Series regular |
| 2021 | Young Rock | Casey | |
| CSI: Vegas | Emma Hodges | Episode: "Honeymoon in Vegas" & "Under the Skin" | |
| 2022 | Ten Percent | Kirsten Furst | Series regular |
References
edit- ^ "Chelsey Crisp on Instagram: "I'm a goner ❤️"".
- ^ "Chelsey Crisp". American Broadcasting Company. Retrieved August 2, 2016.
- ^ "Eddie Huang Is Finally OK With the Show About His Life, Fresh Off the Boat". tvinsider.com. January 6, 2016. Retrieved August 2, 2016.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (May 12, 2017). "'Fresh Off the Boat' & 'Speechless' Renewed By ABC". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 12, 2017.
- ^ "Marilu Henner, Chelsey Crisp, Corbin Bernsen Star in Faith-Based Comedy". Variety. January 27, 2015. Retrieved September 26, 2016.
- ^ "Faith-Based Romantic Comedy 'In-Lawfully Yours' Gives First Look at New Film (Exclusive Trailer)". www.christianpost.com. June 24, 2016. Retrieved May 23, 2019.
- ^ "Duchess Riot – About us". duchessriot.com. Retrieved August 2, 2016.
- ^ "Fresh Off the Boat's Chelsey Crisp and Deadpool Writer Rhett Reese Are Engaged!". People. Retrieved August 2, 2016.