April Bowlby
American actress and model (born 1980) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
April Bowlby (born July 30, 1980)[1] is an American actress and model. She is known for portraying Kandi on the CBS comedy series Two and a Half Men (2003–2015), Stacy Barrett on the Lifetime series Drop Dead Diva (2009–2014), and Rita Farr on the Max series Titans (2018) and Doom Patrol (2019–2023).[2][3]
April Bowlby | |
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Bowlby in 2008 | |
| Born | July 30, 1980 |
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| Years active | 2004–present |
| Website | instagram |
Early life
Her family moved from Vallejo, California to Manteca, California when she was a child.[4] She attended and graduated from East Union High School.[4] Bowlby began a modelling career before deciding to pursue acting.[2]
Career
Bowlby secured the role of Kandi on the television series Two and a Half Men within months of her first auditions. She is also known for her role as Stacy Barrett in Drop Dead Diva. She played Barney Stinson's obsessive ex-girlfriend Meg in How I Met Your Mother,[5] and has made appearances in CSI, Psych, and CSI: NY.[6][7] She has appeared in films such as All Roads Lead Home (2008),[8] The Slammin' Salmon (2009),[9][10] and From Prada to Nada (2011).[11]
She starred as Rita Farr on the show Doom Patrol.[12]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | All Roads Lead Home | Natasha | |
| 2009 | The Slammin' Salmon | Mia | |
| 2011 | From Prada to Nada | Olivia | |
| 2018 | Unbroken: Path to Redemption | Cecy Phillips | |
| 2021 | Father Christmas Is Back | Jackie |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Kaitlin Rackish | Episode: "What's Eating Gilbert Grissom?" |
| 2005 | CSI: NY | Jenny Lee | Episode: "Crime and Misdemeanor" |
| 2005 | Stacked | Jasmine | Episode: "The Ex-Appeal" |
| 2005 | Freddie | Sydney | Episode: "Rich Man, Poor Girl" |
| 2005–2007, 2012, 2015 |
Two and a Half Men | Kandi / Kimber | Recurring role (season 3); main role (season 4); guest star (seasons 10, 12) |
| 2007 | Sands of Oblivion | Heather | Television film |
| 2007–2009, 2014 | How I Met Your Mother | Meg | 4 episodes |
| 2008 | Out of Jimmy's Head | Princess Gugulfa | Episode: "Princess" |
| 2009 | Kath & Kim | Ashley | Episode: "Bachelorette" |
| 2009–2014 | Drop Dead Diva | Stacy Barrett | Main role |
| 2010 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Marta Petrovich | Episode: "Unshockable" |
| 2010 | Psych | Lauren Lassiter | Episode: "Dead Bear Walking" |
| 2015 | Mom | Selene | Episode: "Cheeseburger Salad and Jazz" |
| 2015 | You're the Worst | Bernadette | Episode: "Born Dead" |
| 2016 | Marriage of Lies | Rachel Wilson | Television film; originally titled Presumed Guilty |
| 2016 | The Engagement Clause | Katie Tate | Television film; originally titled Married by Christmas |
| 2017 | The Big Bang Theory | Rebecca | Episode: "The Separation Agitation" |
| 2017 | Love's Last Resort | Alyssa | Television film |
| 2017 | A Mother's Crime | Nikki | Television film |
| 2018 | Heathers | Teyna | 2 episodes |
| 2018 | Titans | Rita Farr | Episode: "Doom Patrol" |
| 2018 | The Wrong Daughter | Ms. Hanson | Television film |
| 2018 | Dying for the Crown | Isabelle Wagner | Television film; also known as Homecoming Revenge |
| 2019–2023 | Doom Patrol | Rita Farr / Elasti-Woman | Main role |
References
External links
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