Erica Rhodes (born 1982 or 1983)[2] is an American actress and comedian. She has been performing on A Prairie Home Companion since the age of 13 and appeared in several movies and TV shows, including Plague Town, 1000 Ways to Die, and The Consultants. She has also guest starred on New Girl, @midnight with Chris Hardwick, and Modern Family. She competed in the reality television comedy competition series Bring the Funny.
Erica Rhodes | |
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.jpg) Rhodes in April 2012 | |
| Born | 1982 or 1983 (age 41–42) Newton, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, comedian[1] |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Website | ericarhodescomedy |
Early life
editRhodes is a native of Newton, Massachusetts.[3] She attended Boston University College of Fine Arts and graduated from the Atlantic Theater Conservatory.[4]
A Prairie Home Companion
editRhodes has been a frequent guest on A Prairie Home Companion since her first appearance in 1996 where she initiated her recurring role as "The Conscience" of the host, Garrison Keillor.[1][5][6] She appears on Keillor's 1997 Grammy-nominated album Garrison Keillor’s Comedy Theatre.[7][8]
Podcast and radio appearances
editRhodes appeared on Ken Reid's TV Guidance Counselor podcast on September 28, 2016. She also made an appearance in episode 74 of Maddox's podcast, "The Best Debate In The Universe," which aired on November 6, 2017.[9]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Character | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | The Late Show with Stephen Colbert | herself | Stand up set |
| 2024 | America's Got Talent | herself | Audition: July 2 |
| 2021 | A Tale Dark & Grimm | Dotty | TV series |
| 2018 | The Dinner Party | Bridget | |
| 2017 | The Off Season | Laurie | lead |
| 2016 | Modern Family (S7 E15 I Don't Know How She Does It | Marianne | |
| 2015 | Suspense (S2 E5 The Impulse) | Jane Kimball | |
| 2014 | Play Nice | June Tiara | |
| 2014 | New Girl (S3 E11 Clavado En Un Bar) | Wendy | |
| 2013 | Long Live the Dead | Robin | segment "Dweezie" |
| 2012 | Posey | Linda | film short, producer credit |
| 2012 | Waiting for Dracula | Ophilia | |
| 2011 | Killer Eye: Halloween Haunt | Jenna | |
| 2011 | The Rainy Days of Timothy Grey | Sally Weathersby | film short |
| 2011 | The Theatre Bizarre | Cellist | segment ("Sweets") |
| 2011 | The Memory Game | Julia | film short |
| 2011 | Big Sky | Liz | |
| 2011 | Javatown | Shannon | |
| 2011 | Untitled MF 6: Bring the Rukus | Summer | |
| 2011 | 1000 Ways to Die | Goddess | Apocalypse Harley (TV series) |
| 2010 | A Prairie Home Companion Live in HD! Again! | Daisy Buchanan | TV movie |
| 2010 | Blindsided | Waitress | film short |
| 2010 | The Consultants | Erika Lipton | TV series |
| 2010 | Go West | Julie | |
| 2009 | The Watch | Lisa | film short |
| 2009 | 18 Year Old Virgin | Angela | Video |
| 2008 | Plague Town | Jessica Monohan | |
| 2008 | Upstairs Girls | Sandy | TV/YouTube Series |
| 2008 | Downstairs Guys | Sandy | TV/YouTube Series |
| 2008 | The Crack Down | Girlfriend | |
| 2008 | The World's Astonishing News | Patricia Stallings | TV series |
| 2006 | Great Performance | ||
| 2004 | FilmFakers | Robowoman | TV series "The Mukashi Code" |
| 2004 | Cavities | Smoking Blonde | film short |
Discography
edit- 2019: Sad Lemon
- 2023: Ladybug
References
edit- ^ a b "Her Own Voice". April 24, 2015. Retrieved January 4, 2016.
- ^ Myers, Marc (June 25, 2024). "Before She Made People Laugh, Erica Rhodes Danced Ballet and Played the Cello". The Wall Street Journal.
- ^ "Erica Rhodes". September 27, 2013. Retrieved January 4, 2016.
- ^ "June 30, 2007 Guest Information". A Prairie Home Companion. June 30, 2007. Retrieved January 4, 2016.
- ^ "Actress Erica Rhodes on her creative process". Writer's Bone. April 22, 2014. Retrieved January 4, 2016.
- ^ "April 1996". A Prairie Home Companion. Retrieved January 4, 2016.
- ^ "Stand-up comedian Erica Rhodes performing in Lima on Saturday". the419.com. November 17, 2015. Archived from the original on November 24, 2015. Retrieved January 4, 2016.
- ^ "Garrison Keillor's Comedy Theater (More Songs And Sketches From A Prairie Home Companion)". Discogs. Retrieved January 4, 2016.
- ^ "Madcast Media Network". madcastmedia.com. Retrieved January 10, 2018.