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Busy Philipps: Biography, Facts and Career

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Elizabeth Jean "Busy" Philipps (born June 25, 1979) is an American actress, singer and comedian. She is best known for her roles on the television series Freaks and Geeks (1999–2000), Dawson's Creek (2001–2003), and ER (2006–2007), and for her portrayal of Laurie Keller on the ABC/TBS television sitcom Cougar Town (2009–2015), for which she received the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. Phillips has also appeared in supporting roles in films, including The Smokers (2000), Home Room (2002), White Chicks (2004), Made of Honor (2008), He's Just Not That Into You (2009), The Gift (2015), and I Feel Pretty (2018). From 2018 to 2019, Philipps hosted her own television talk show Busy Tonight, on E!. From 2021 to 2024, she starred on the Peacock / Netflix original series Girls5eva.

Quick facts about Busy Philipps

  • Full name: Busy Philipps
  • Born: 1979-06-25
  • Nationality: United States
  • Known as: Actor
  • Wikidata ID: Q235740

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Who is Busy Philipps?

Elizabeth Jean "Busy" Philipps (born June 25, 1979) is an American actress, singer and comedian.

What nationality is Busy Philipps?

Busy Philipps is United States.

When was Busy Philipps born?

Busy Philipps was born on 1979-06-25.

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