Whitney Cummings
Biography
Whitney Cummings (born September 4, 1982) is an American stand-up comedian, actress, former model, and creator for NBC's Whitney, and co-creator of CBS' 2 Broke Girls.
Raised in Georgetown, Washington DC, Cummings got her start in media with a journalism internship at the local NBC affiliate. A magna cum laude graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, Cummings holds a degree in Communications and film.
After moving to Los Angeles, Cummings made a name for herself as a cast member for MTV's series Punk'd, while balancing film roles and a touring comedy presence. Her gender-based comedy quickly caught the eye of television producers and critics alike, with Variety naming her one of top 10 comics to watch, followed by a string of successful television appearances.
Filmography
LowKey Comedy Special
2025
as Self
69 Minutes with Tom Segura
2023
as Self
Whitney Cummings: Mouthy
2023
as Self
The Improv: 60 and Still Standing
2023
as Self
The Roast of Whitney Cummings
2023
as Self
The Roast of Bert Kreischer
2023
as Self
At Midnight
2023
as Margot Cohen
Whitney Cummings: Jokes
2022
as Self
Good Mourning
2022
as Maxine
Studio 666
2022
as Samantha
How It Ends
2021
as Mandy
The Opening Act
2020
as Brooke
VOMO: Vote or Miss Out
2020
as Self
Feeding America Comedy Festival
2020
as Self
Whitney Cummings: Can I Touch It?
2019
as Herself
The Female Brain
2017
as Julia
Unforgettable
2017
as Ali
Whitney Cummings: I'm Your Girlfriend
2016
as Herself
The Ridiculous 6
2015
as Susannah
The Wedding Ringer
2015
as Holly Munk
Whitney Cummings: I Love You
2014
as Herself
Whitney Cummings Bleep Show
2014
as Herelf
3, 2, 1... Frankie Go Boom
2012
as Claudia
Just Like Us
2011
as Self