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The Many Faces of Rose Abdoo: A Career in Comedy and Acting (Season 1, Episode 198)
TV Episode | Talk-Show
From performing with Second City alongside comedy legends to bringing her unique voice to hit shows like 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' and 'Gilmore Girls,' Rose Abdoo has made a name for herself as a talented actress and improviser. Get to know ...See moreFrom performing with Second City alongside comedy legends to bringing her unique voice to hit shows like 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' and 'Gilmore Girls,' Rose Abdoo has made a name for herself as a talented actress and improviser. Get to know the woman behind the roles and discover the inspiring journey that led her to success. My guest, Rose Abdoo and I discuss: -Explore Rose Abdoo's Michigan roots and her time at Michigan State University, where a dislike of long lines led her to take theater classes. -Discover how Rose joined the Second City improv troupe in Chicago, performing alongside comedy greats such as Mike Myers, Steve Colbert, and Amy Sedaris. -Learn about Rose's experience working with the late Chris Farley at Second City, including their iconic "Whale Boy" sketch. -Find out how Rose landed an early role on Robert Zemeckis' TV show "Johnny Bago," and her later work on "The Grinder" with Rob Lowe and Fred Savage. -Hear about Rose's time on "Curb Your Enthusiasm," including her use of her mother as inspiration for her characters. -Discover how Rose's ability to improvise helped her secure lines in her role in "My Best Friend's Wedding," and learn more about her humorous husband and his website, Matta Napkin -Learn about Rose's experience working with George Clooney in his directorial debut, "Good Night, and Good Luck," and her portrayal of real-life person Mili Lerner. -Find out how self-tapes led to roles on "Young Rock" and "Ghosts," and how recovering from appendix cancer influenced her guest spot on "Parenthood." -Hear about Rose's work with Barbara Streisand on "The Guilt Trip" and her memorable role as Selma on the Hulu show "Reboot." -Learn about Rose's role as Josefina on the HBO show "Hacks," and her recognition for her work on "That's So Raven" and "Gilmore Girls." See less
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Rose Abdoo
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Good Night, and Good Luck. (2005)
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Jeff Dwoskin
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Laughs (2014)
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