Kristen Wiig
Actress · Producer · Writer
Born August 22, 1973 · Canandaigua, New York, USA
2
Films reviewed
6.3
Avg. rating
Masters of the Universe
Best-reviewed
2024–2026
Years active
Biography
Kristen Carroll Wiig (born August 22, 1973) is an American actress, voice actress, writer, producer, and comedian. She is known for her work as a cast member on Saturday Night Live from 2005 to 2012. She is a member of improvisational comedy troupe The Groundlings.
She had recurring roles on Arrested Development, The Spoils of Babylon, The Spoils Before Dying, and the series MacGruber (2021) on Paramount+. She's also appeared in television series including Flight of the Conchords, 30 Rock and Portlandia.
She's also appeared in several films including Knocked Up, The Brothers Solomon, Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story, Whip It, Extract, Date Night, Adventureland, MacGruber, Bridesmaids, All Good Things, Friends with Kids, Girl Most Likely, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, The Skeleton Twins, The Martian, Ghostbusters (2016), Downsizing, Wonder Woman 1984, and Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar.
She is the voice of Ruffnut Thorston in the film series How to Train Your Dragon, Miss Hattie and Lucy Wilde in the film series Despicable Me, Lola Bunny in The Looney Tunes Show, and Jenny Hart in Bless the Harts.
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Films featuring Kristen Wiigthat we've reviewed.
Review Highlights
AI-summarized critic and audience reaction, pulled from the Fan & Critic Buzz on their highest-rated films with us.
“The general public's reaction to the movie "Masters of the Universe" is mixed. While some critics praised its nostalgic value, production values, and performances, others felt it was a shallow sci-fi actioner with little depth or substance. Overall, opinions were lukewarm, with many viewers finding it too formulaic and lacking in originality.”
From the Fan & Critic Buzz on Masters of the Universe →
“Here is a summary of public reaction based on the provided text: The movie "Despicable Me 4" received mixed reviews, with some critics praising its charm and humor while others found it unoriginal and lacking. A few reviewers felt that the franchise was running out of steam, suggesting that the plot was not particularly innovative or engaging.”
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Selected Filmography
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen(2009)TV Series · 4 epsas Self - Guest
- The Simpsons(1989)TV Series · 1 epas Calliope Juniper (voice)
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon(2014)TV Series · 2 epsas Self - Guest
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert(2015)TV Series · 1 epas Self - Guest
- The Kelly Clarkson Show(2019)TV Series · 1 epas Self
- The Daily Show(1996)TV Series · 1 epas Self
- Late Night with Seth Meyers(2014)TV Series · 3 epsas Self - Guest
- Saturday Night Live(1975)TV Series · 1 epas Self
- The Graham Norton Show(2007)TV Series · 3 epsas Self
- Raw(1993)TV Series · 1 epas Vicki Gloria St. Elmo
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien(1993)TV Series · 1 epas Self - Guest
- Arrested Development(2003)TV Series · 7 epsas Young Lucille Bluth
- The Drew Carey Show(1995)TV Series · 1 epas Sandy
- 30 Rock(2006)TV Series · 1 epas Candace Van Der Shark
- The Drew Barrymore Show(2020)TV Series · 1 epas Self
- Portlandia(2011)TV Series · 1 epas Gathy
- The Looney Tunes Show(2011)TV Series · 52 epsas Lola Bunny (voice)
- The Cleveland Show(2009)TV Series · 2 eps
- Variety Studio: Actors on Actors(2014)TV Series · 2 epsas Self
- The Martian(2015)as Annie Montrose