Whitney Cummings

Whitney Cummings, born September 4, 1982, is an American stand-up comedian and actress who began her career with a journalism internship at an NBC affiliate in Washington, DC. A magna cum laude graduate of the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in Communications and film, Cummings moved to Los Angeles where she gained recognition as a cast member on MTV's Punk'd while also pursuing film roles and stand-up comedy. Her gender-centric humor caught the attention of television producers and critics, leading to her creation of NBC's Whitney and co-creation of CBS's 2 Broke Girls.