Chelsey Crisp

Chelsey Crisp (born June 5, 1983) is an American actress, comedian, and writer. She is best known for her role as Honey Ellis on the ABC television sitcom Fresh Off the Boat.

Chelsey Crisp
Born (1983-06-05) June 5, 1983
Occupation(s)Actress, comedian, writer
Years active2004–present
Spouse
(m. 2016)
Children2[1]
Websitechelseycrisp.com

Early life

Crisp was born in 1983 and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, where she began performing in community theatre. She graduated from Agua Fria High School.

She attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts from 2001 to 2003. After graduating, she studied Shakespeare at the British American Dramatic Academy's Midsummer in Oxford program.[2]

Career

She made her TV debut on Scare Tactics (2004) and her first leading role in a film was in Dr. Chopper (2005). She went on to guest star in The Office, CSI: Miami, Journeyman, Better off Ted, Happy Endings, Rizzoli & Isles, Mike & Molly, and New Girl, among others. Crisp also starred as Chloe, one of the contestants on the mock reality game show, The Joe Schmo Show.

Crisp starred in the ABC comedy series Fresh Off the Boat as the Huang family's neighbor, Honey. Fresh off the Boat is inspired by the life of chef and food personality Eddie Huang and his book Fresh Off the Boat: A Memoir.[3] On May 12, 2017, ABC renewed the series for a fourth season.[4]

Crisp had roles in films Reconciliation (2009), Bleed (2016) and The 60 Yard Line (2016). She portrayed Jesse in the Christian-themed romantic comedy film In-Lawfully Yours (2016).[5] The film centers around Jesse, played by Crisp, who graciously helps her recently widowed mother-in-law.[6]

Crisp is the artistic director and member of the comedy team Duchess Riot, formed in 2011, that performs improv and sketch comedy.[7]

Personal life

Chelsey Crisp has been married to screenwriter Rhett Reese since 2016. They reside in Los Angeles with their two children.[8]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2005Dr. ChopperJessica
2008An American StandardTanyaShort film
2009ReconciliationSarah Taylor
2011Nifty Lessons for a Swell LifeADShort film; also co-executive producer
2012MadchenJennShort film
2013Chicken SuitRiley
2014 10 Things I Hate About Life Willow's Mom Unfinished and unreleased
2016BleedSarah
The 60 Yard LineJody Johnson
In-Lawfully YoursJesse
2017 The Outdoorsman Kelsie
Sludge Emma
2018 Surviving Theater 9 Megan Short film
Life with Dog Zoey

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2004Scare TacticsHostess, Massage TherapistEpisodes: "Party Forever" & "The Set-Up"
2006ExtraHost: Fear Factor Live
Why Can't I Be You?Plain JaneEpisode: "Plain Jane"
ThresholdDanielleEpisode: "Alienville"
The OfficeConvention WorkerEpisode: "The Convention"
2007CSI: MiamiShelly SeaverEpisode: "Born to Kill"
JourneymanMaggieEpisodes: "Home by Another Way" & "Blowback"
2008NCISGrace PenlandEpisode: "Collateral Damage"
2009Better Off TedNadine WebsonEpisode: "The Lawyer, the Lemur & the Little Listener"
2010Desire and DeceitSierra Longacre
2011McCracken Live!Sherrie ShawEpisodes: "Carol Ann Sizzles" & "The Interview"
2012Adopting TerrorReceptionistTV movie
Happy EndingsCandiceEpisode: "P&P Romance Factory"
Rizzoli & IslesVanessa JensenEpisode: "Virtual Love"
2013We Are MenNurse No. 1Episode: "We Are Wingmen"
Mike & MollyMarlaEpisode: "Molly's New Shoes"
The Joe Schmo ShowChloe, The ModelSeries regular
#InstafamousMindy BanksonEpisode: "Elf on a Shelf" (web)
CouchersAmandaEpisode: "The Paranormally Active Lady"
New GirlBrandyEpisode: "First Date"
Marvin MarvinHostEpisode: "Big Time Marvin"
2014RakeColleen RinaldiEpisode: "Bigamist"
A to ZBrookeEpisode: "B is for Big Glory"
Adult All Girl Sexy Sleep Over PartyKatieSeries regular (web)
2015The GrinderReporter No. 1Pilot
What's Your EmergencyMadisonEpisode: "Shot Through the Heart" (web)
The LeagueJoBethEpisode: "Trophy Kevin"
2015–2020Fresh Off the BoatHoneySeries regular
2021Young RockCasey
CSI: VegasEmma HodgesEpisode: "Honeymoon in Vegas" & "Under the Skin"
2022 Ten Percent Kirsten Furst Series regular

References

  1. "Chelsey Crisp on Instagram: "I'm a goner ❤️"".
  2. "Chelsey Crisp". American Broadcasting Company. Retrieved August 2, 2016.
  3. "Eddie Huang Is Finally OK With the Show About His Life, Fresh Off the Boat". tvinsider.com. January 6, 2016. Retrieved August 2, 2016.
  4. Andreeva, Nellie (May 12, 2017). "'Fresh Off the Boat' & 'Speechless' Renewed By ABC". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 12, 2017.
  5. "Marilu Henner, Chelsey Crisp, Corbin Bernsen Star in Faith-Based Comedy". Variety. January 27, 2015. Retrieved September 26, 2016.
  6. "Faith-Based Romantic Comedy 'In-Lawfully Yours' Gives First Look at New Film (Exclusive Trailer)". www.christianpost.com. June 24, 2016. Retrieved May 23, 2019.
  7. "Duchess Riot – About us". duchessriot.com. Retrieved August 2, 2016.
  8. "Fresh Off the Boat's Chelsey Crisp and Deadpool Writer Rhett Reese Are Engaged!". People. Retrieved August 2, 2016.
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