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.
Hollywood Squares
Fast Friends
Adam Ray's - Dr. Phil Live
Conjuring Kesha
Finding Magic Mike
Physical
The Comedy Store
House Hunters Comedians On Couches: Unfiltered
Tacoma FD
Carpool Karaoke: The Series
Match Game
Bajillion Dollar Propertie$
Undateable
Whitney
Workaholics
RuPaul's Drag Race
The Tony Rock Project
Down and Dirty with Jim Norton
Comedy Central Roasts
Punk'd
Half & Half
Made of Honor
The Ridiculous 6
Unforgettable
