Debra Wilson

Debra Wilson began her career studying drama at the prestigious high school of Performing Arts in New York City before attending Syracuse University, where she studied television / radio broadcasting.

Wilson began doing sketch & Improve comedy with troupes as a hobby but her stand out talent led to a professional acting debut on the television pilot "The Apollo Comedy Hour". Debra's first series as a series regular was on "The Uptown Comedy Club" and then National Spokesperson for Burger King. She later served as Sidekick and warm-up for Joan Rivers on her show "Can we Shop?".

For the past six seasons Debra has been a cast member on Fox's "MADTV", an edgy late night sketch comedy series also creating such characters as Bunifah, Melina, and "Lowered Expectations" Spokesperson.

Debra's movie credits include "The Asylum", "Gidlock'd", "B.A.P.S.", "Sleeping Together", "Cracking Up", "Blue In The Face", "Bloodhounds, The Mystery Of The Invisible Knight", "Girl 6", "Let It Be Me", "American History X", "Rubbernecking", "Jane White Is Sick and Twisted" and "Soulmates" for which she earned critical acclaim from Variety for her starring role.

Debra's other credits include Puppeteering and providing the voice of Queen Sweet potato for Fox's Saturday morning show "The Mr. Potato Head Show". Debra also Portrayed the Voice of Star Fleet Officer Lisa Kusack in"Star Trek's" "Deep Space Nine". Debra has done multiple voices on "Family Guy"; "Gary & Mike" and recurring voices on "The Oblongs".

She also worked on the Animated Pilot. "The Monkeys" as the voice of "Rebecca" and "Baker". Debra has been a Guest Host on E's "Talk Soup" and made several Guest Appearances on "The New Movie Show" with Chris Gore as Guest Critic.

Wilson is single and resides in Los Angeles with her cat "Nala" and her two boa constrictors "Victor & Lizzie".

Her blessings outside of the industry include community service programs and varied charity events benefiting youth of all ages and backgrounds. Her Work includes motivational speaking in elementary, junior high and High Schools, as well as using her clearance with the Department of Juvenile Justice to speak in-group homes and conduct improv workshops.

Debra also reaches out internationally as well as nationally with her "ASK DEBRA" advice column on the MAD TV Website.

Before arriving on the Los Angeles scene Debra had an extensive background with the "CITY OF NEW YORK, PARKS & RECREATION as a Recreation Specialist