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Kristen Wiig

Kristen Wiig - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornAugust 22, 1973
Age52
BirthplaceCanandaigua, New York, USA
Zodiac SignLeo - (see also Kristen Wiig's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacOx
GenerationGeneration X
Known ForComedic performances on 'Saturday Night Live' and starring roles in films such as 'Bridesmaids', 'Ghostbusters', and 'The Secret Life of Walter Mitty'.

Intro

Kristen Wiig is an American actress, comedian, writer, and producer known for her work on 'Saturday Night Live' and in comedy films such as 'Bridesmaids', 'Ghostbusters', and 'The Secret Life of Walter Mitty'. She is known for her versatile comic performances and has received multiple award nominations throughout her career.

Early Life & Background

Kristen Wiig was born in Canandaigua, New York, and moved with her family to Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at a young age before settling in Rochester, New York. She attended the University of Arizona, where she majored in art before pursuing a career in acting and comedy.

Career Highlights

  • Cast member on 'Saturday Night Live' from 2005 to 2012 [1][2]
  • Co-wrote and starred in 'Bridesmaids' (2011), earning Academy Award and BAFTA nominations [1][3]
  • Starred in major comedies including 'Ghostbusters' (2016), 'The Secret Life of Walter Mitty' (2013), and 'Paul' (2011) [2][4]
  • Voice roles in animated films such as 'Despicable Me' series and 'How to Train Your Dragon' series [1][2]
  • Known for memorable 'Saturday Night Live' characters like Target Lady and Gilly [2]

Trivia

  • Debuted on 'Saturday Night Live' during the show's 31st season in 2005 [2]
  • Named one of Time's 100 most influential people in 2012 [5]
  • Worked at The Groundlings improv troupe before joining SNL [2][4]
  • Nominated for eight Emmy Awards for her work on 'Saturday Night Live' [1]

FAQs

People also ask

How old is Kristen Wiig?

Kristen Wiig is 52 years old.

When was Kristen Wiig born?

Kristen Wiig was born the 22 August 1973.

Where is Kristen Wiig from?

Canandaigua, New York, USA.

On Her Birth-Day

About August 22nd, 1973, in brief:

  • Day of the week: August 22nd, 1973 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: Brother Louie by Stories
  • #1 UK song: I'm The Leader Of The Gang (I Am) by Gary Glitter
  • Popular movie: The Sting directed by George Roy Hill

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kristen_Wiig
  2. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Kristen-Wiig
  3. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1325419/