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Liz Cackowski

b. 1977

American actress

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About Liz Cackowski

Born 1977. Liz Cackowski is an American actor, screenwriter, television actor and film actor.

Liz Cackowski is an American actress, comedian, and comedy writer.

Career Cackowski began her comedy career at The Second City in Chicago. This led to her hiring by Saturday Night Live, where she worked as a writer from 2004 to 2006. Since leaving SNL, she and Maggie Carey created an online series called The Jeannie Tate Show.

She appeared in feature films such as Forgetting Sarah Marshall and I Love You, Man. She also co-starred as "Byte" in the Adult Swim series Fat Guy Stuck in Internet in 2008 and as a housewife in "Infomercials" in 2014. In early 2009, Cackowski wrote for the short-lived ABC sitcom In the Motherhood. From 2009 to 2010, she worked as a writer and story editor on the NBC comedy series Community. Her brother is comedian Craig Cackowski, who has also appeared with guest roles on Community. She also wrote for the short-lived NBC sitcom Up All Night. She wrote 2 episodes of 2015 comedy The Last Man on Earth on Fox.

She also played the role of Wendy, the realtor in the comedy movie Neighbors (2014), and in its sequel Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising (2016).

Personal life Her surname is Polish. She is married to Akiva Schaffer, whom she met when they were both writing for the 2005 MTV Movie Awards.

Filmography As actress Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008) - Liz Bretter I Love You, Man (2009) - Zooey's Friend Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (2009) - Flint's Teacher (voice role) The Watch (2012) - Carla The To Do List (2013) - Aerobics instructor Neighbors (2014) - Wendy the Realtor Search Party (2014) - Kenny's Mom Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising (2016) - Wendy the Realtor Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping (2016) - Poppies Producer Wine Country (2019) - Sommelier An American Pickle (2020) - Susan O'Malley Licorice Pizza (2021) - Stage Mom Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers (2022) - Tigra and Officer O'Hara

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Akiva Schaffer

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Liz Cackowski?

American actress

When was Liz Cackowski born?

Liz Cackowski was born on 6 November 1977.

What is Liz Cackowski's occupation?

Liz Cackowski is an actor, screenwriter, television actor and film actor.

What nationality is Liz Cackowski?

Liz Cackowski is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Liz Cackowski

· Wikidata: Q11832640

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