Mary Lynn Rajskub
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Born Name:
Mary Lynn Rajskub
Born Date: June 22, 1971
Born Place: Detroit, Michigan
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Occupations: Actress, comedian
Brief Biography: Mary Lynn Rajskub is best known for her television roles as CTU systems analyst Chloe O'Brian on FOX's thriller series 24 and Gail the Snail on FX's It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia.
Early Life and Career Beginnings:
Rajskub is of Irish, Polish, and Czechoslovak descent. She initially pursued a degree in painting at Detroit's College for Creative Studies and later the San Francisco Art Institute. While studying, she started performing in a non-traditional, deadpan performance art and comedy act that eventually transitioned into full-time stand-up.
Television Breakthroughs:
Rajskub quickly became an alt-comedy staple in Los Angeles. Her first major television break came in 1995 as an original cast member on HBO’s Mr. Show with Bob and David. She continued to build her comedic resume with recurring roles on HBO’s The Larry Sanders Show and in 2003, landed what would become her signature television role: the fiercely capable, socially awkward computer genius Chloe O'Brian on 24. She eventually appeared in eight seasons of the show and even delivered the series' final lines in the finale.
Film Roles:
Beyond television, Rajskub has been a recognizable presence in both major studio films and independent features. Some of her most notable film credits include: Punch-Drunk Love (2002), Little Miss Sunshine (2006), Sunshine Cleaning (2008), Julie & Julia (2009), and The Tomorrow War (2021).
Stand-Up, Writing, and Recent Work:
Rajskub has maintained a consistent and active stand-up comedy career alongside her acting, frequently touring clubs across the country. In 2021, she released a one-take, self-produced stand-up special shot in her garage titled Mary Lynn Rajskub: Live From The Pandemic. In 2022, she expanded her comedic writing by publishing a memoir titled FAME-ISH: My Life At The Edge Of Stardom.
Born Date: June 22, 1971
Born Place: Detroit, Michigan
Died Date:
Died Place:
Occupations: Actress, comedian
Brief Biography: Mary Lynn Rajskub is best known for her television roles as CTU systems analyst Chloe O'Brian on FOX's thriller series 24 and Gail the Snail on FX's It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia.
Early Life and Career Beginnings:
Rajskub is of Irish, Polish, and Czechoslovak descent. She initially pursued a degree in painting at Detroit's College for Creative Studies and later the San Francisco Art Institute. While studying, she started performing in a non-traditional, deadpan performance art and comedy act that eventually transitioned into full-time stand-up.
Television Breakthroughs:
Rajskub quickly became an alt-comedy staple in Los Angeles. Her first major television break came in 1995 as an original cast member on HBO’s Mr. Show with Bob and David. She continued to build her comedic resume with recurring roles on HBO’s The Larry Sanders Show and in 2003, landed what would become her signature television role: the fiercely capable, socially awkward computer genius Chloe O'Brian on 24. She eventually appeared in eight seasons of the show and even delivered the series' final lines in the finale.
Film Roles:
Beyond television, Rajskub has been a recognizable presence in both major studio films and independent features. Some of her most notable film credits include: Punch-Drunk Love (2002), Little Miss Sunshine (2006), Sunshine Cleaning (2008), Julie & Julia (2009), and The Tomorrow War (2021).
Stand-Up, Writing, and Recent Work:
Rajskub has maintained a consistent and active stand-up comedy career alongside her acting, frequently touring clubs across the country. In 2021, she released a one-take, self-produced stand-up special shot in her garage titled Mary Lynn Rajskub: Live From The Pandemic. In 2022, she expanded her comedic writing by publishing a memoir titled FAME-ISH: My Life At The Edge Of Stardom.