Beth Behrs

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Actress

Birth Date: December 26, 1985

Age: 38 years old

Birth Place: Lancester, Pensylvania

Perky actress Beth Behrs found fame as an heiress-turned-waitress on the CBS comedy "2 Broke Girls" (2011- ), which became a surprise hit for the network and made stars of Behrs and her "Broke" cohort, Kat Dennings. A former Miss Marin County, Behrs spent years honing her acting chops onstage and screen. After studying acting at the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco, she landed a role in the straight-to-DVD sequel "American Pie: The Book of Love" (2009). From there, she moved on to small roles on "NCIS: Los Angeles" (CBS, 2009- ) and "Castle" (ABC, 2009-16), as well as in several independent films before scoring her big break on "2 Broke Girls," where she charmed viewers with her portrayal of the down-and-out rich girl serving up burgers on the other side of the tracks. A talented actress with impeccable comic timing, Behrs was poised to become a formidable Hollywood talent. Beth Behrs was born on Dec. 26, 1985 in Lancaster, PA and raised in Lynchberg, VA. Her father, a college president, moved the family to Marin County in the San Francisco Bay Area when Behrs was 15, where she was accepted into the prestigious drama program at Tamalpais High School. A lifelong performer who began in theater at age four, the teenaged Behrs studied at the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco, where she was classically trained as a singer. In 2002, she was named a California Arts Scholar and spent her summer break studying acting with Academy Award winner Helen Hunt at Cal Arts in Valencia. With some stage experience, print ads and commercials under her belt, Behrs set out to study acting at UCLA in 2004. The following summer, she elevated her Northern California fame by playing Sandy in San Francisco's Ray of Light Theater's production of "Grease" (2005); she was also named Miss Marin County in 2006. Back at UCLA, she began auditioning for roles during her senior year, and landed a coveted Young Musician's Foundation Vocal Scholarship upon graduation. With little onscreen experience under her belt, she was next cast in the straight-to-DVD "American Pie" sequel, "The Book of Love" (2009). Though the film did not exactly showcase Behrs' talents as an actress, it did give her some industry traction. Her next role, as an alien in the independent film "Route 30, Too!" (2010) led to parts on the procedural "NCIS: Los Angeles" in 2010 followed by "Castle." Behrs was also cast in the Internet crime movie "Chasing Eagle Rock" (2011) and "Serial Buddies" (2011), entertainment journalist Mario Menounos' indie film about a group of inept serial killers, which also starred Christopher Lloyd and Kathy Lee. Behrs became an overnight TV star after scoring the co-lead role on the sitcom "2 Broke Girls" (CBS, 2011- ). She beat out more established actresses for the role of Caroline Channing, an Upper East Side heiress-cum-waitress in a Brooklyn greasy spoon who needs fast cash after her father ends up in jail for financial crimes. There she meets Max Black (Kat Dennings) and the two form a fast friendship and concoct a money-raising scheme in order to open their own cupcake business. Though initial airings received lukewarm reviews, the show achieved the highest ratings for a fall premiere comedy series since 2001 and it quickly became a highlight on the CBS schedule. Between seasons, Behrs appeared in films ranging from animated hit "Monsters University" (2013) to Michael Showalter's indie comedy-drama "Hello, My Name Is Doris" (2016)

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Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of MagicStream

Music Performer
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2023

The Jennifer Hudson Show

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Talk
2022

CBS Fall Preview

Self
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2021

CBS Mornings

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News
2021

Secret Celebrity RenovationStream

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Reality
2021

The Price Is Right at Night

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2020

The Drew Barrymore ShowStream

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2020

A Little Late With Lilly Singh

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Talk
2019
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The Kelly Clarkson ShowStream

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Talk
2019

Access Daily

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2019

Busy Tonight

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Talk
2018

The NeighborhoodStream

Actor
Gemma Johnson
Series
2018

Stand Up to Cancer

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Show
2018

Access Live

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Show
2017

No ActivityStream

Guest Star
Lieutenant Sophie Beyers
Series
2017

Live with Kelly and Ryan

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Talk
2017

The Late Show With Stephen ColbertStream

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Talk
2015

The Late Late Show With James CordenStream

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Talk
2015

Repeat After Me

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Reality
2015

The Late Late Show

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2015

Hello, My Name Is Doris

Actor
Brooklyn
Movie
2015

Late Night With Seth MeyersStream

Guest
Talk
2014

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonStream

Guest
Talk
2014

Off Camera with Sam Jones

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Show
2014

The 40th Annual People's Choice Awards

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2014

The Queen Latifah Show

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Talk
2013

The Arsenio Hall Show

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Show
2013

Bethenny

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Show
2013

Hollywood Game Night

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Game Show
2013

Monsters UniversityStream

Voice
Carrie
Movie
2013
80%

Adventures of Serial Buddies

Actor
Brittany
Movie
2013

CBS Fall Preview

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Show
2012

Live! With Kelly and Michael

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Talk
2012

Live! With Kelly and Michael

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Talk
2012

CBS This Morning

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Show
2012

Route 30, Too!

Actor
Aliengirl
Movie
2012

LIVE with Kelly

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Show
2011

LIVE with Kelly

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Talk
2011

The Chew

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Talk
2011

2 Broke GirlsStream

Actor
Caroline Channing
Series
2011

Pretty Tough

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Regen
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2011

ConanStream

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Talk
2010

The Talk

Actor
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2010

The Talk

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Talk
2010

Access Hollywood Live

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Show
2010

NCIS: Los AngelesStream

Guest Star
Series
2009

Watch What Happens Live With Andy CohenStream

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Talk
2009

CastleStream

Guest Star
Series
2009
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American Pie Presents: The Book of Love

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Heidi
Movie
2009

The Big Bang TheoryStream

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Nell
Series
2007
81%

Rachael Ray ShowStream

Guest
Talk
2006

The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson

Guest
Talk
2005

Fashion Police

Actor
Reality
2004

The Ellen DeGeneres Show

Guest
Talk
2003

The Ellen DeGeneres Show

Host
Talk
2003

Last Call With Carson Daly

Guest
Talk
2002

The View

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Talk
1997

Late Show With David Letterman

Guest
Talk
1993

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THE NEIGHBORHOOD stars Cedric the Entertainer in a comedy about what happens when Dave Johnson, the friendliest guy in the Midwest, moves his family to a neighborhood in Los Angeles where not everyone looks like him or appreciates his extreme neighborliness. Cedric the Entertainer plays the Johnsons' opinionated next-door neighbor, Calvin Butler, who is wary of the newcomers, and certain that the Johnsons will disrupt the culture on the block. THE NEIGHBORHOOD will premiere Monday, October 1st (8:00-8:30 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Pictured (L-R): Cedric the Entertainer (Calvin Butler) and Max Greenfield (Dave Johnson). Photo: Bill Inoshita/CBS Ì?å©2018 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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