Rachel Dratch

Biography

Rachel Susan Dratch is a talented American comedian, actress, voice artist, and writer, renowned for her role on the iconic television series "Saturday Night Live," where she was a cast member from 1999 to 2006. Known for her sharp wit and distinct characters, she has made several guest appearances on SNL since, most notably impersonating Senator Amy Klobuchar.

Dratch's impressive television resume includes roles in popular shows such as "The King of Queens," "Monk," and "30 Rock." She has also featured as the recurring character Wanda Jo Oliver on "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver."

In addition to her television work, she has appeared in various films, including "Down With Love" (2003), "Click" (2006), "I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry" (2007), "My Life in Ruins" (2009), "Just Go with It" (2011), "That's My Boy" (2012), "Sisters" (2015), and she starred in "Wine Country" (2019) and "A Clusterfünke Christmas" (2021).

In 2022, Dratch made her Broadway debut in the play "POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive," earning a nomination for the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play. Additionally, she published her memoir, "Girl Walks Into a Bar...: Comedy Calamities, Dating Disasters, and a Midlife Miracle," in 2012, sharing her humorous insights into life and love.