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Edi Patterson Biography

Birth Name:Edi Patterson

Birth Place:Texas City, Texas, United States

Profession Actress, Writer, Producer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Graduated from Southwest Texas State University with a degree in Acting
  • Started out as a voice actress in the mid-1990s in films like "Legend of Crystania" and "Tekken․"
  • Is also a sketch comedian and is a company member of The Groundlings and the Impro Theatre
  • Was a writer and performer in the sketch comedy series "The Underground" in 2006
  • Best known for her role as Verushka in "Partners" and as a Young Female Agent in "A Thousand Words․"
  • Originated the roles of Arwen and Legolas in the production of "Fellowship! The Musical" and also co-wrote several songs
  • Was a guest writer for one season of "Saturday Night Live" in 2013

Awards

  • 2019HMMA Award-Best Original Song - TV Show/Limited Series: nominated
  • 2019IGN Award-Best TV Ensemble: nominated
  • 2020Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: nominated
  • 2020Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble of the Decade: nominated
  • 2020OFTA Film Award-Best Ensemble: nominated
  • 2022HCA Award-Best Writing in a Broadcast Network or Cable Series, Comedy: nominated
  • 2023Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Series, Comedy or Musical: nominated
  • 2025Astra TV Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2026Critics Choice Award-Best Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated