Erinn Hayes
Erinn Hayes | |
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 Hayes at the 2011San Diego Comic-Con | |
| Born | Erinn Carter May 25, 1976 San Fernando,California,U.S. |
| Education | University of Colorado Boulder |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2001–present |
| Spouse |
Jack Hayes (m.2004) |
| Children | 2 |
| Notes | |
Erinn Hayes(néeCarter;[1]born May 25, 1976) is an American actress and comedian. She is known for her role as Dr. Lola Spratt on the sitcomChildrens Hospital(2008–2016), which she later reprised in its spin-off seriesMedical Police(2020). For her role, Hayes received a nomination for thePrimetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Actress in a Short Form Comedy or Drama Seriesin 2016.
She has played roles in a number of network sitcoms, including Alison onThe Winner(2007), Melanie Clayton onWorst Week(2008–2009), Sheila onGuys with Kids(2012–2013), and Donna Gable onKevin Can Wait(2016–2017). Her film credits includeIt's a Disaster(2012),They Came Together(2014),Band Aid(2017),Bill & Ted Face the Music(2020), andA Christmas Story Christmas(2022).
Early life
[edit]Erinn Hayes was born inSan Fernando,California.[1]She attended theUniversity of Colorado at Boulderand graduated in 1998 with aBachelor of Fine Artsdegree in performance.[2]
Career
[edit]In 2005, Hayes appeared as a chef Becky Sharp on Fox's short-livedKitchen Confidential.[3]Also, in that same year, she played the role ofPam Dawberin the TV movieBehind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of Mork & Mindyalongside costarChris Diamantopoulos.Hayes played Alison on the television showThe Winnerin 2007.[4]
Hayes played the role of Dr. Lola Spratt in the satirical comedy seriesChildrens HospitalonAdult Swim.[5]She was nominated for anEmmyforOutstanding Actress in a Short Form Comedy or Drama Seriesin 2016.[6]
Hayes played the role of Melanie Clayton on theCBScomedy seriesWorst Week.The series was an Americanized version of the British comedyThe Worst Week of My Life.[7]She then later starred on theNBCcomedy seriesGuys with Kids.She starred in films such asIt's a Disaster,The Watch,andThey Came Together.Hayes co-starred in the second season ofHulu's reality TV parody seriesThe Hotwives of Las Vegasin 2015.[8]
In 2015, she performed as an inmate on the bandDengue Fever's video for the song "No Sudden Moves".
In 2016, Hayes began co-starring in the CBS seriesKevin Can Wait,portraying the role of Kevin Gable's wife Donna.[9][10]Following its renewal after the first season, Hayes was fired from the series for unspecified creative reasons.[11][12]The series was canceled after its second season.[13]
In April 2019, she played the role of Vivian in theNetflixseriesHuge in France,co-starring withGad Elmaleh.
In January 2020, Hayes played the role of Lola Spratt in the seriesMedical Police,with co-starRob Huebel,for distribution on Netflix.[14]That same year, she starred as Princess Elizabeth Logan, Ted's wife, inBill & Ted Face the Music,the third installment in theBill & Tedfilm series.[15]
In 2022, Hayes played Ralphie's wife, Sandy Parker, inA Christmas Story Christmas,a sequel to the 1983 filmA Christmas Story,forWarner Bros. Pictures,Legendary Pictures,andHBO Max(nowMax).[16]
Personal life
[edit]In 2004, Hayes married her high school sweetheart Jack Hayes, aconstruction supervisor.[17]They have two daughters.[18]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Final Stab | Kristin | |
| 2005 | Rumor Has It... | Wedding Coordinator | |
| 2012 | It's a Disaster | Emma Mandrake | |
| The Watch | Bob's Wife | ||
| 2014 | Hits | Maddy | |
| They Came Together | Valerie | ||
| A Better You | Lindsay | ||
| One-Minute Time Machine | Regina | ||
| 2016 | Interior Night | Charlotte | |
| 2017 | Band Aid | Crystal Vichycoisse | |
| Fixed | Eve | ||
| 2018 | Sharon 1.2.3. | Sharon #1 | |
| 2020 | Holly Slept Over | Marnie | |
| Bill & Ted Face the Music | Princess Elizabeth | ||
| 2021 | Witness Infection | Patricia Miola | |
| 2022 | A Christmas Story Christmas | Sandy Parker | |
| 2023 | The Donor Party | Molly |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Providence | Waitress | Episode: "Falling" |
| 2003 | On the Spot | Brenda | Main role; 5 episodes |
| The West Wing | Laura | Episode: "Constituency of One" | |
| Eve | Fiona | Episode: "'Twas The Fight Before Christmas" | |
| 2004 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Debbie Marlin | Episode: "Butterflied" |
| North Shore | Eva Latisse | Episode: "Surprise Party" | |
| Everwood | Mindy Wheeler | 2 episodes | |
| Will & Grace | Katherine Fallon | Episode: "The Newlydreads" | |
| Significant Others | Cynthia | 4 episodes | |
| 2005 | Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of'Mork and Mindy' | Pam Dawber | TV movie |
| 2005–2006 | Kitchen Confidential | Becky | 4 episodes |
| 2006 | Modern Men | Barbara | Episode: "The Homewrecker" |
| 2007 | Shark | Ellie Davis | Episode: "Teacher's Pet" |
| Eyes | Gayle Kearney | Episode: "Innocence" | |
| The Winner | Alison McKellar | 6 episodes | |
| 2008 | Family Guy | Jared's Mom (voice) | Episode: "The Former Life of Brian" |
| Unhitched | Pam | 2 episodes | |
| 2008–2010 | Notes from the Underbelly | Beverly | 2 episodes |
| 2008–2016 | Childrens Hospital | Lola Spratt | Main role; 65 episodes |
| 2009 | Worst Week | Melanie Clayton | Main role; 16 episodes |
| Hawthorne | Maureen McKinley | Episode: "Mother's Day" | |
| Grey's Anatomy | Cathy Becker | Episode: "I Saw What I Saw"[19] | |
| 2010 | Romantically Challenged | Vanessa | Episode: "Perry and Rebecca's High School Reunion" |
| Parenthood | Racquel | 6 episodes | |
| Royal Pains | Faith Green | Episode: "Keeping the Faith" | |
| Two and a Half Men | Gretchen | Episode: "The Immortal Mr. Billy Joel" | |
| 2011 | Desperate Housewives | Lisa | Episode: "And Lots of Security..." |
| 2011–2012 | How to Be a Gentleman | Lauren | 2 episodes |
| 2012 | Suits | Casino Employee | Episode: "All In" |
| 2012–2013 | Guys with Kids | Sheila | Main role; 16 episodes |
| 2013 | Wedding Band | Emily Corgy | Episode: "End of the World as We Know It" |
| Robot Chicken | Mother / Daughter / Christmas 2065 Narrator / Reporter (voice) | Episode: "Born Again Virgin Christmas Special" | |
| 2013–2015 | Parks and Recreation | Annabel Porter | 2 episodes |
| 2014 | The Mason Twins | Lizzie Mason | Unsold NBC pilot |
| Workaholics | Miss BS | Episode: "Miss BS" | |
| Growing Up Fisher | Madi | Episode: "Madi About You" | |
| Comedy Bang! Bang! | Dog Thief | Episode: "Steven Yeun Wears Rolled Up Black Jeans & No Socks" | |
| The League | Heather | Episode: "Epi Sexy" | |
| Benched | Francine | Episode: "Solitary Refinement" | |
| 2014–2015 | New Girl | Ruth | Episodes: "Landline",[20]"Coming Out" |
| 2015 | One Big Happy | Kate | Episode: "Crushing It" |
| The Odd Couple | Dr. Sharon | Episode: "Heal Thyself" | |
| Last Week Tonight with John Oliver | Maternity | Episode: "Paid Family Leave" | |
| The Hotwives of Las Vegas | Callie Silversan | 7 episodes | |
| 2016 | Transparent | Lisa | Episode: "Exciting and New" |
| 2016–2017 | Kevin Can Wait | Donna Gable | Main role (season 1); 24 episodes |
| 2017 | Wrecked | Rosa | Episode: "Tony Pepperoni" |
| 2018 | A.P. Bio | Trish | Episode: "Freakin' Enamored" |
| The Dangerous Book for Boys | Beth McKenna | 6 episodes | |
| 2019 | Huge in France | Vivian | Main role |
| Best Seller | Charleese | Episode: "Pilot" | |
| 2020 | Medical Police | Dr. Lola Spratt | Main role |
| Room 104 | Linda | Episode: "Oh, Harry!" | |
| 2020-2022 | The Goldbergs | Jane Bales | 7 episodes |
| 2022 | Murderville | Lisa Capobianco | Episode: "Most Likely to Commit Murder" |
| Kevin Can F**k Himself | Molly | Episode: "Allison's House" | |
| 2024 | Grimsburg | Harmony Flute |
References
[edit]- ^abcErinn HayesatTV Guide
- ^Yaccino, Steven (September 12, 2008)."Erinn Hayes".U.S. News.RetrievedAugust 11,2022.
- ^Brian Ford Sullivan (December 9, 2005)."FOX Closes 'Kitchen Confidential,' Doubles Up 'Arrested'".The Futon Critic.RetrievedJune 3,2017.
- ^"2007 Cancelled Shows: FOX Cancels Plenty of Series".Archived fromthe originalon May 19, 2007.RetrievedJune 12,2007.
- ^Friedman, Spike (June 17, 2016)."Erinn Hayes From 'Childrens Hospital' On The Best Job Of Her Life And Charting A Career In Comedy".Forbes.RetrievedJune 3,2017.
- ^Dry, Jude (July 15, 2016)."'Childrens Hospital' Emmy Nominations: How Rob Corddry's Web Experiment Turned Into an Awards Contender ".Indiewire.RetrievedJune 3,2017.
- ^Eng, Joyce (February 15, 2009)."Great Expectations Await Worst Week's Erinn Hayes".TV Guide.RetrievedJune 3,2017.
- ^Lambe, Stacy (August 4, 2015)."The Hotwives Head to Las Vegas in the Exclusive Trailer for Season 2".Entertainment Tonight.RetrievedJune 3,2017.
- ^Andreeva, Nellie (February 24, 2016)."Erinn Hayes Set As the Female Lead In Kevin James' CBS Comedy Series".Deadline Hollywood.RetrievedDecember 6,2016.
- ^Andreeva, Nellie (June 21, 2016)."CBS Sets Fall 2016 Premiere Dates, Slates JonBenet Ramsey Limited Series".Deadline Hollywood.Archivedfrom the original on October 4, 2016.RetrievedJune 21,2016.
- ^Andreeva, Nellie (March 23, 2017)."CBS Renews 5 Freshman & 11 Returning Series, Including 'MacGyver', 'Superior Donuts', 'Life In Pieces' & 'Hawaii Five-0'".Deadline Hollywood.RetrievedMarch 23,2017.
- ^Birnbaum, Debra (June 3, 2017)."Erinn Hayes Leaving CBS' 'Kevin Can Wait'".Variety.RetrievedJuly 5,2017.
- ^Schwartz, Ryan (May 12, 2018)."Kevin Can Wait Cancelled at CBS After Polarizing Season 2 Shake-Up".
- ^Michael, Brendan (December 16, 2019)."'Childrens Hospital' Team Bringing Spin-off 'Medical Police' to Netflix in January ".Collider.RetrievedAugust 11,2022.
- ^N'Duka, Amanda (June 27, 2019)."'Bill & Ted Face the Music': Jayma Mays & Erinn Hayes Cast In Key Roles ".Deadline Hollywood.RetrievedAugust 11,2022.
- ^Kroll, Justin (February 18, 2022)."Erinn Hayes, River Drosche, Julianna Layne Join 'Christmas Story' Sequel, Julie Hagerty Confirmed".Deadline Hollywood.RetrievedAugust 11,2022.
- ^"Kevin Can Wait Cast: Erinn Hayes".CBS.RetrievedDecember 14,2016.
- ^Worst Week Star Erinn Hayes is ExpectingArchivedDecember 3, 2013, at theWayback MachinePeople.com, January 6, 2009
- ^"Grey's Anatomy Season 6, Episode 6:" I Saw What I Saw "- Recap | maxgt | Review".SideReel. Archived fromthe originalon October 31, 2009.RetrievedSeptember 2,2013.
- ^Pomarico, Nicole."'New Girl' Nurse Erinn Hayes Is Familiar Because She's a Very Funny, Very Busy Lady ".RetrievedDecember 25,2017.
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- 1976 births
- 21st-century American actresses
- 21st-century American comedians
- Actresses from Los Angeles County, California
- American film actresses
- American television actresses
- American women comedians
- Living people
- University of Colorado Boulder alumni
- Comedians from California
- People from San Fernando, California