Elizabeth Jean "Busy" Philipps (born June 25, 1979 in Oak Park, Illinois) is an American actor mostly known for her TV roles.
Roles
- Freaks and Geeks (1999-2000) as Kim Kelly
- Malcolm in the Middle (2000) as Meghan
- The Smokers (2000) as Karen Carter
- Dawson's Creek (2001-2003) as Audrey Liddell
- White Chicks (2004) as Karen
- Super Robot Monkey Team Hyper Force Go(2005) as Korlianne
- ER (2006-2007) as Doctor Hope Bobeck
- Blades of Glory (2007) as a co-writer for the story
- Entourage (2007 episode "Dog Day Afternoon") as Cheryl
- How I Met Your Mother (2007 episode "Third Wheel") as Rachel
- Made of Honor (2008) as Melissa
- Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles (2008-2009) as Kacy Corbin the landlady
- He's Just Not That into You (2009) as Kelli Ann
- Cougar Town (2009+) as Laurie Keller
- Community (2011 episode "For a Few Paintballs More") as a Greendale team member
- Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23 (2012 episode "Reunion") as herself
- Bottom's Butte
(2016) as Beverly - Girls5eva (2021) as Summer
- DC League of Super-Pets (2022) as Foofy Dog
Tropes
- As Herself: Played herself in Don't Trust the B—— in Apartment 23.
- Only Known by Their Nickname: Is only credited as Busy Philipps; few people refer to her by her true name.
- Real Life Writes the Plot: Was pregnant during Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, so her character was pregnant too.
- What Could Have Been: Auditioned for Glee right after giving birth, but did not land a role there.
