Brooke D'Orsay
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Brooke D'Orsay is a Canadian actress and voice actress best known for her role as Caitlin Cooke on the animated Canadian series 6teen
and on King's Ransom
as Brooke Mayo. She was recently in the Nickelodeon movie The Boy Who Cried Werewolf as Paulina Von Eckberg.
, Ontario
. She had her first major acting job in 2001, in the movie Why Can't I Be a Movie Star?, as Jennifer Kruz. D'Orsay followed with several roles in television: Ellen in Doc
, Justine in Soul Food and Felicity Fury in 4 episodes of Ace Lightning
.
(2006) as Breanna and Room 10 (2006) as Jessica. D'Orsay voiced Caitlin Cooke on Canadian Animated Series 6teen
. She appeared on The Big Bang Theory
as Christy and How I Met Your Mother
as Margaret. She had a regular role on Gary Unmarried
as Sasha, the head boss of the sports radio network. Currently, Brooke has recurring roles on both Drop Dead Diva
- playing Deb Dobkins, she is dead in the series, and Royal Pains
- as Paige, fiancée of HankMed CFO Evan R. Lawson.
6teen
6teen is a Canadian animated sitcom, which premiered in Canada in 2004 on Teletoon. In the USA, 6teen first premiered on Nickelodeon on December 18, 2005 and was removed from the schedule on May 13, 2006 before being removed completely in 2007 before the series' run could be completed. 6teen was...
and on King's Ransom
King's Ransom
King's Ransom is a 2005 comedy film, directed by Jeffrey W. Byrd and written by Wayne Conley, who was a writer for Kenan & Kel.-Plot:Malcolm King is a wealthy, selfish, obnoxious businessman who is about to divorce his wife Renee...
as Brooke Mayo. She was recently in the Nickelodeon movie The Boy Who Cried Werewolf as Paulina Von Eckberg.
Early life
D'Orsay was born in TorontoToronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
, Ontario
Ontario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
. She had her first major acting job in 2001, in the movie Why Can't I Be a Movie Star?, as Jennifer Kruz. D'Orsay followed with several roles in television: Ellen in Doc
Doc (TV series)
Doc is a medical drama/family drama with strong Christian undertones starring Billy Ray Cyrus as Dr. Clint "Doc" Cassidy, a Montana doctor who takes a job in a New York City medical clinic. It ran from March 11, 2001 to November 28, 2004 on PAX...
, Justine in Soul Food and Felicity Fury in 4 episodes of Ace Lightning
Ace Lightning
Ace Lightning is a children's television show co-produced by the BBC and Alliance Atlantis, which has been broadcast in the United States as well as in the United Kingdom and Australia. The show was filmed in Canada, but the program was set in America...
.
Acting career
D'Orsay has starred in many roles that she feels suit her. With the support of her brother, John, she was able to score roles such as It's a Boy Girl ThingIt's a Boy Girl Thing
It's A Boy Girl Thing is a 2006 romantic comedy film directed by Nick Hurran and written by Geoff Deane, starring Samaire Armstrong and Kevin Zegers and set in the United States but produced in the United Kingdom. The producers of the film are David Furnish, Steve Hamilton Shaw of Rocket Pictures...
(2006) as Breanna and Room 10 (2006) as Jessica. D'Orsay voiced Caitlin Cooke on Canadian Animated Series 6teen
6teen
6teen is a Canadian animated sitcom, which premiered in Canada in 2004 on Teletoon. In the USA, 6teen first premiered on Nickelodeon on December 18, 2005 and was removed from the schedule on May 13, 2006 before being removed completely in 2007 before the series' run could be completed. 6teen was...
. She appeared on The Big Bang Theory
The Big Bang Theory
The Big Bang Theory is an American sitcom created by Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady, both of whom serve as executive producers on the show, along with Steven Molaro. All three also serve as head writers...
as Christy and How I Met Your Mother
How I Met Your Mother
How I Met Your Mother is an American sitcom that premiered on CBS on September 19, 2005, created by Craig Thomas and Carter Bays.As a framing device, the main character, Ted Mosby with narration by Bob Saget, in the year 2030 recounts to his son and daughter the events that led to his meeting...
as Margaret. She had a regular role on Gary Unmarried
Gary Unmarried
Gary Unmarried was an American sitcom created by Ed Yeager, which ran on CBS from September 24, 2008 to March 17, 2010. The series focuses on a recently divorced couple sharing custody of their kids while starting new relationships...
as Sasha, the head boss of the sports radio network. Currently, Brooke has recurring roles on both Drop Dead Diva
Drop Dead Diva
Drop Dead Diva is an American legal comedy-drama/fantasy television series that debuted on Lifetime on July 12, 2009. The hour-long series, which was created by Josh Berman, is produced by Sony Pictures Television...
- playing Deb Dobkins, she is dead in the series, and Royal Pains
Royal Pains
Royal Pains is a USA Network television series that premiered on June 4, 2009, starring Mark Feuerstein, Paulo Costanzo, Jill Flint and Reshma Shetty. The series is based in part on actual concierge medicine practices of independent doctors and companies...
- as Paige, fiancée of HankMed CFO Evan R. Lawson.
Personal life
D'Orsay was the "Nestea Girl" in the long running Nestea Plunge commercial. She also was a dancer in the hip hop troupe "Rise". Her brother, John D'Orsay, is the lead guitarist in Blind.Filmography
- The wolfsburg house (2011–present) - As Paulina
- Royal PainsRoyal PainsRoyal Pains is a USA Network television series that premiered on June 4, 2009, starring Mark Feuerstein, Paulo Costanzo, Jill Flint and Reshma Shetty. The series is based in part on actual concierge medicine practices of independent doctors and companies...
(2010–present) - Miss Paige Collins - Gary UnmarriedGary UnmarriedGary Unmarried was an American sitcom created by Ed Yeager, which ran on CBS from September 24, 2008 to March 17, 2010. The series focuses on a recently divorced couple sharing custody of their kids while starting new relationships...
(2009–10) - Sasha, joining main cast for season two premiere - The Boy Who Cried WerewolfThe Boy Who Cried Werewolf (2010 film)The Boy Who Cried Werewolf, is a 2010 Nickelodeon Telemovie starring Victoria Justice and Brooke Shields. The screenplay was written by Art Edler Brown and Josh Nick...
(2010) - Paulina - Single White Millionaire (2009) (post-production) - Angela Becker
- Drop Dead DivaDrop Dead DivaDrop Dead Diva is an American legal comedy-drama/fantasy television series that debuted on Lifetime on July 12, 2009. The hour-long series, which was created by Josh Berman, is produced by Sony Pictures Television...
(2009 - ) (series guest star) - Deb (in flashbacks) - PsychPsychPsych is an American detective comedy-drama television series created by Steve Franks and broadcast on USA Network. It stars James Roday as Shawn Spencer, a young crime consultant for the Santa Barbara Police Department whose "heightened observational skills" and impressive detective instincts...
(2009) (1 episode) - April MacArthur - Happy HourHappy Hour (TV series)Happy Hour is a sitcom that debuted on Fox in the United States and on CTV in Canada on September 7, 2006. The show starred John Sloan as Henry Beckman, a young man rebuilding his life after losing his girlfriend, his job, and his apartment...
(2006–2008) (13 episodes)- Heather Hanson - How I Met Your MotherHow I Met Your MotherHow I Met Your Mother is an American sitcom that premiered on CBS on September 19, 2005, created by Craig Thomas and Carter Bays.As a framing device, the main character, Ted Mosby with narration by Bob Saget, in the year 2030 recounts to his son and daughter the events that led to his meeting...
(2009) - Margaret (Betty - Barney's Wife) - Five Year Plan (2008) - Darcie
- The Big Bang TheoryThe Big Bang TheoryThe Big Bang Theory is an American sitcom created by Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady, both of whom serve as executive producers on the show, along with Steven Molaro. All three also serve as head writers...
(2007) (1 episode) - Christy - Two and a Half MenTwo and a Half MenTwo and a Half Men is an American television sitcom that premiered on CBS on September 22, 2003. Starring Charlie Sheen, Jon Cryer, and Angus T. Jones, the show was originally about a hedonistic jingle writer, Charlie Harper; his uptight brother, Alan; and Alan's growing son, Jake...
(2007) (1 episode) - Robin - Wildlife (film) (2007) (as of Mar 2007, this movie is in pre-production)
- It's a Boy Girl ThingIt's a Boy Girl ThingIt's A Boy Girl Thing is a 2006 romantic comedy film directed by Nick Hurran and written by Geoff Deane, starring Samaire Armstrong and Kevin Zegers and set in the United States but produced in the United Kingdom. The producers of the film are David Furnish, Steve Hamilton Shaw of Rocket Pictures...
(2006) as Breanna - Room 10 (2006) as Jessica
- 6teen6teen6teen is a Canadian animated sitcom, which premiered in Canada in 2004 on Teletoon. In the USA, 6teen first premiered on Nickelodeon on December 18, 2005 and was removed from the schedule on May 13, 2006 before being removed completely in 2007 before the series' run could be completed. 6teen was...
(2004-2010) (TV series) (Animated) - Caitlin Cooke - Corner GasCorner GasCorner Gas is a Canadian television sitcom created by Brent Butt. The series ran for six seasons from 2004 to 2009. Re-runs still air on CTV and The Comedy Network in Canada; it formerly aired on WGN America in the United States....
(2005) (TV series) - Carol - King's RansomKing's RansomKing's Ransom is a 2005 comedy film, directed by Jeffrey W. Byrd and written by Wayne Conley, who was a writer for Kenan & Kel.-Plot:Malcolm King is a wealthy, selfish, obnoxious businessman who is about to divorce his wife Renee...
(2005) as Brooke Mayo - Life on a StickLife on a StickLife on a Stick is an American sitcom that premiered on Fox on March 24, 2005. Thirteen episodes of the show were completed, but Fox only showed the first five before pulling the show due to poor ratings.-Premise:...
(2005) (TV series) - Nancy - Medical InvestigationMedical InvestigationMedical Investigation was an American medical drama television series that began September 9, 2004, on NBC. It ran for 20 one-hour episodes before being cancelled in 2005...
(2004) (TV series) - Melissa Getemer - Ace LightningAce LightningAce Lightning is a children's television show co-produced by the BBC and Alliance Atlantis, which has been broadcast in the United States as well as in the United Kingdom and Australia. The show was filmed in Canada, but the program was set in America...
(2004) (TV series) - Felicity Fury - Harold & Kumar Go to White CastleHarold & Kumar Go to White CastleHarold & Kumar Go to White Castle is a 2004 American stoner film and the first installment in the Harold & Kumar series...
(2004) - Clarissa - Wild CardWild Card (TV series)Wild Card is an American comedy-drama series starring Joely Fisher. It was broadcast in the United States on Lifetime, and on the Global Television Network in Canada from August 2003 to July 2005.-Synopsis:...
(2003) (TV series) - Heather Robbins - Beautiful GirlBeautiful Girl (film)Beautiful Girl is a 2003 film directed by Douglas Barr and starring Marissa Jaret Winokur, Mark Consuelos and Fran Drescher with Greg Gugliotta as Executive Producer...
- Eve Kindley - The Republic of LoveThe Republic of LoveThe Republic of Love is a 2003 Canada/United Kingdom romantic comedy film drama directed by Deepa Mehta. It is based on the novel of the same name by Carol Shields and starring Bruce Greenwood and Emilia Fox. It premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2003...
(2003) - Mother #3 - Home Security (2003) (Short) - Lisa
- The Skulls IIIThe Skulls IIIThe Skulls III is an American teen thriller film, sequel to The Skulls and The Skulls II. It is directed by J. Miles Davis and stars Clare Kramer, Bryce Johnson, Steve Braun, and Barry Bostwick.-Cast:* Clare Kramer: Taylor Brooks...
(2003) as Veronica Bell - Everybody's Doing ItEverybody's Doing ItEverybody's Doing It is a 1916 short comedy film directed by Tod Browning.-Cast:* Howard Gaye - Society gentleman* Tully Marshall - Crook* Violet Radcliffe* Georgie Stone* Lilian Webster - Young woman...
(2002 - TV Movie) as Caroline - Fortune's Sweet Kiss (2002) as Cassandra
- 19 Months (2002) as Sandy
- Truths of Insanity (2002) as Girl
- Soul Food (2003) (TV series) - Justine
- DocDoc (TV series)Doc is a medical drama/family drama with strong Christian undertones starring Billy Ray Cyrus as Dr. Clint "Doc" Cassidy, a Montana doctor who takes a job in a New York City medical clinic. It ran from March 11, 2001 to November 28, 2004 on PAX...
(2003) (TV series) - Ellen - Why Can't I Be a Movie Star? (2001) as Jennifer Kruz
- BracefaceBracefaceBraceface is a Canadian animated series that aired on Teletoon in Canada, and on Disney Channel and ABC Family in the United States. Then Noggin's pre-teen programming block, The N, aired Braceface in reruns from May 2002 to April 2004. It moved in reruns on CBS as part of its KOL Secret Slumber...
(2005) (TV series) (Animated) - Claire