Debra Renee Wilson Skelton (born April 26, 1962), also known as Debra Wilson, Debra Wilson Skelton, or Debra Skelton, is an American comedienne and actress. Wilson is notable for being the second longest-serving original cast member (after Michael McDonald) on the sketch comedy series MADtv, having appeared for the show's first eight seasons. She has also done voice work for the animated series The Oblongs, American Dad!, Family Guy, Gary and Mik...
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Debra Renee Wilson Skelton (born April 26, 1962), also known as Debra Wilson, Debra Wilson Skelton, or Debra Skelton, is an American comedienne and actress. Wilson is notable for being the second longest-serving original cast member (after Michael McDonald) on the sketch comedy series MADtv, having appeared for the show's first eight seasons. She has also done voice work for the animated series The Oblongs, American Dad!, Family Guy, Gary and Mike, The Proud Family, and Clone High.
Wilson was born and raised in New York City, in the neighborhood of Ozone Park, Queens. Wilson attended the New York City High School of the Performing Arts. After graduation, she continued her studies at Syracuse University, working in television and radio broadcasting. Her acting debut was on the television pilot The Apollo Comedy Hour. Following this success she became a series regular on The Uptown Comedy Club and co-hosted Can We Shop? with Joan Rivers. She was hosting various programming on the TV...
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