Angela Giarratana

Angela Giarratana is an American actress, comedian, singer, podcaster, writer, and producer. She is best known for her work with musical theatre company StarKid Productions and the YouTube comedy collective Smosh, of which she has been a cast member since 2022. She is also a co-host of the improv comedy podcast Artists on Artists on Artists on Artists.

Early life and education Giarratana became interested in acting at a young age, but did not become involved with theater until middle school. Giarratana attended UCLA, where she studied theatre and was a member of Company, a tradition for the annual competition Spring Sing.

Career In late 2020, Giarratana performed as part of ABC's Los Angeles Talent Showcase. In late 2022, she appeared in an Alexa commercial for Amazon Prime.

Giarratana is a co-host of the podcast Artists on Artists on Artists on Artists (with Kylie Brakeman, Jeremy Culhane, and Patrick McDonald) and a member of the comedy group the Upright Citizens Brigade.

Giarratana is a member of SAG-AFTRA.

Smosh Giarratana was introduced to Smosh through one of her friends, who was a head writer at the company. She began work at Smosh as a sketch writer.

In 2024, Giarratana became the host of Bit City, a Smosh main channel variety series blending sketch and live comedy, where she led segments with both scripted and improvised humor. On the May 10, 2025 episode of the show, Giarratana received a tattoo on camera after losing a game; her chosen design was the name of her cat. Later in 2025, Giarratana was a cast member on Smosh's actual play show We're All Gonna Die, which uses the Dread system.

Short films In 2024, Giarratana co-produced the short film guts, which she also acted in. The film, shot in a single day, explores disordered eating, and is partially drawn from Giarratana's own experiences. The film was screened at Sundance Film Festival.

Acting

Film

Theatre

Web series +YearSeriesRoleNotesRef 2022-present Smosh Herself Main cast 2023 Dinosaur Portals Naomi Episode: "Part II"2024 Rhett & Link's Wonderhole Squirrel Family Episode: "We Made an Axe Out of Peanut Butter and Cut Down a Tree" Dirty Laundry Herself Episode: "Whose House Was Raided on Suspicions of Terrorism?"2025 The Everything Now Show Herself Episode: "Angela Giarratana, Kylie Brakeman, Jeremy Culhane, and Patrick McDonald DROVE Us Crazy (Ride Share)" Thousandaires Herself Episode: "Loud, Fast, Heavy, Faster, Big Nuts"Game ChangerHerselfEpisode: "The Drinking Game"GastronautsHerselfEpisode: "A Bone-afide Delight"2025-2026 Parlor Room Herself 2 Episodes Make Some Noise Herself 3 episodes 2026Very Important PeopleFanoliAlso on Very Important People: Last Looks Um, AcfuallyHerselfEpisode: "Amanda, Chanse, and Angela Fear They're Losing the Room"SmartypantsHerselfEpisode: "The Power of Words"

Awards Organization Year Category Work Result Ref Austin Film Festival 2025 Narrative Short Uncle Johnny

Personal life Giarratana is of Italian descent. She has said that she has been impacted by mental health issues, including depression and mood swings, since childhood.