Bio: Mary Lynn Rajskub

FOX - Mary Lynn Rajskub is a versatile and dynamic actress/writer/performer. She can currently be seen in “Julie & Julia,” which stars Meryl Streep and Amy Adams. Her recent credits include “Sunshine Cleaning” opposite Amy Adams and Emily Blunt, the independent comedy “American Fork” and the Academy Award winner “Little Miss Sunshine.”  

 Her additional credits include “Firewall,” “Legally Blonde II: Red, White & Blonde,” “Sweet Home Alabama,” “Punch-Drunk Love,” “Mysterious Skin,” “Dude, Where’s My Car?,” “Storytelling,” “Road Trip” and “Helter Skelter.” 

After arriving in Los Angeles, Rajskub was cast on David Cross and Bob Odenkirk’s critically acclaimed sketch comedy series, “Mr. Show with Bob and David.” She then appeared on “The Larry Sanders Show,” “The Army Show” and “The Downer Channel.” Her episodic work includes “King of Queens,” “NewsRadio,” “Veronica’s Closet” and “Good Morning Miami.”  

Rajskub went to art school originally for painting but discovered her interest in the performing arts. After her first one-woman show, a review described her performance as “one of the strangest and funniest performances I have ever seen.”  From that moment, she began honing her skills as a comedian and dramatic actress.   

A new mom, she currently resides in Los Angeles with her husband.