Ann Risley
Birth Name:
Ann Risley
Birth Place:
Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Profession
Actress
Fast Facts
- Graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a degree in Drama
- Made her acting debut in small roles in "Annie Hall," "Stardust Memories," and "Manhattan․"
- Met actor Woody Allen during a workshop production in Madison, Wisconsin, who convinced her to pursue bigger roles in New York
- Has appeared in stage productions of "Uncommon Women," "The owl and the Pussycat," and "The Importance of Being Earnest․"
- Best known as a former "Saturday Night Live" cast member and for her role in "Come Back to the 5 & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean․"
- Founder, owner, and sole proprietor of The Studio for Actors in Tucson, Arizona
- Frequently impersonated Doris Reagan, Rosalynn Carter, and Toni Tennille