Chelsey Crisp (born June 5, 1983) is an American actress, comedian, and writer. She is best known for her role as Honey Ellis on the

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television sitcom '' Fresh Off the Boat''.

Early life

Crisp was born in 1983 and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, where she began performing in community theatre. She graduated from

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. She attended the

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from 2001 to 2003. After graduating, she studied Shakespeare at the British American Dramatic Academy's Midsummer in Oxford program.

Career

She made her TV debut on ''

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'' (2004) and her first leading role in a film was in '' Dr. Chopper'' (2005). She went on to guest star in '' The Office'', ''

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'', '' Journeyman'', ''

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'', ''

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'', ''

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'', '' Mike & Molly'', and '' New Girl'', among others. Crisp also starred as Chloe, one of the contestants on the mock reality game show, '' The Joe Schmo Show''. Crisp starred in the ABC comedy series ''Fresh Off the Boat'' as the Huang family's neighbor, Honey. ''Fresh off the Boat'' is inspired by the life of chef and food personality Eddie Huang and his book ''Fresh Off the Boat: A Memoir''. On May 12, 2017, ABC renewed the series for a fourth season. Crisp had roles in films ''Reconciliation'' (2009), ''Bleed'' (2016) and ''

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'' (2016). She portrayed Jesse in the

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-themed romantic comedy film ''In-Lawfully Yours'' (2016). The film centers around Jesse, played by Crisp, who graciously helps her recently widowed mother-in-law. Crisp is the artistic director and member of the comedy team Duchess Riot, formed in 2011, that performs improv and sketch comedy.

Personal life

Chelsey Crisp has been married to screenwriter Rhett Reese since 2016. They reside in Los Angeles.

Filmography

Film

Television

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Crisp, Chelsey Living people American film actresses American television actresses Place of birth missing (living people) American television writers 1983 births American women comedians American women television writers 21st-century American actresses 21st-century American comedians 21st-century American screenwriters Actresses from Phoenix, Arizona Comedians from Arizona