Eleanor Frances Callier (born May 17, 1969), better known as Frances Callier, is an American producer, writer, comedian and retired actress. Her television credits include ''

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''. Callier is also known for her co-starring role in the British comedy, '' 3 Non-Blondes''.

Career

She had a recurring role as Roxy the Bodyguard in the

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''. Frances Callier is half of the comedy duo

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with

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. She appears regularly as ''Frangela'' on

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'' and together with Shelton on ''

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''. As of Spring 2019, the duo also do two weekly

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s for Miller's Sexy Liberal Podcast Network (''The Final Word'' and ''The Final Word - Idiot of the Week''). She has been seen on

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'' Red Eye'' and she is a regular contributor to

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''. She is a radio talk show host on

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Saturday afternoons. She left the

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reality series '' I'm a Celebrity... Get Me out of Here!''. Callier also appeared in the ''

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'' episode " Little Diva" as Helen, the movie theater manager to fill in for

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, who could not make the taping due to filming the short lived series ''The Big House''. She appeared in the unaired pilot episode of the

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series ''

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''. She appeared in the movie ''

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'' in a scene in the park with her comedy co-star Shelton. She has also been seen on MTV's ''Made'', helping children with their diets.

Filmography

Film

Television

References

External links

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Frangela official website
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