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April Michelle Bowlby
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| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Spouse(s) | Matthew Cooke |
April Michelle Bowlby is an American actress and model. She is known for portraying Kandi on the CBS comedy series Two and a Half Men (2006–2015), Stacy Barrett on Drop Dead Diva (2009–2014), and Rita Farr on Titans (2018) and Doom Patrol (2019–present).
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Early life
Bowlby was born in Vallejo, California. She moved to Manteca, California, as a child, and attended East Union High School. She studied ballet, French, and marine biology at Moorpark College, and began a modelling career before deciding to pursue acting. She studied drama with Ivana Chubbuck.
Career
Bowlby secured the role of Kandi on the television series Two and a Half Men within months of her first auditions. She is also known for her role as Stacy Barrett in Drop Dead Diva. She played Barney Stinson's obsessive ex-girlfriend Meg in How I Met Your Mother, and has made appearances in CSI, Psych, and CSI: NY. She has appeared in films such as All Roads Lead Home (2008), The Slammin' Salmon (2009), and From Prada to Nada (2011).
She plays Rita Farr in the show Titans, as well as its spin-off series Doom Patrol.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2008 | All Roads Lead Home | Natasha | |
| 2009 | The Slammin' Salmon | Mia | |
| 2011 | From Prada to Nada | Olivia | |
| 2018 | Unbroken: Path to Redemption | Cecy Phillips | |
| 2021 | Father Christmas Is Back | Jackie |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2004 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Kaitlin Rackish | Episode: "What's Eating Gilbert Grissom?" |
| 2005 | CSI: NY | Jenny Lee | Episode: "Crime and Misdemeanor" |
| 2005 | Stacked | Jasmine | Episode: "The Ex-Appeal" |
| 2005 | Freddie | Sydney | Episode: "Rich Man, Poor Girl" |
| 2005–2007, 2012, 2015 | Two and a Half Men | Kandi / Kimber | Recurring role (season 3); main role (season 4); guest star (seasons 10, 12) |
| 2007 | Sands of Oblivion | Heather | Television film |
| 2007–2009, 2014 | How I Met Your Mother | Meg | 4 episodes |
| 2008 | Out of Jimmy's Head | Princess Gugulfa | Episode: "Princess" |
| 2009 | Kath & Kim | Ashley | Episode: "Bachelorette" |
| 2009–2014 | Drop Dead Diva | Stacy Barrett | Main role |
| 2010 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Marta Petrovich | Episode: "Unshockable" |
| 2010 | Psych | Lauren Lassiter | Episode: "Dead Bear Walking" |
| 2015 | Mom | Selene | Episode: "Cheeseburger Salad and Jazz" |
| 2015 | You're the Worst | Bernadette | Episode: "Born Dead" |
| 2016 | Marriage of Lies | Rachel Wilson | Television film; originally titled Presumed Guilty |
| 2016 | The Engagement Clause | Katie Tate | Television film; originally titled Married by Christmas |
| 2017 | The Big Bang Theory | Rebecca | Episode: "The Separation Agitation" |
| 2017 | Love's Last Resort | Alyssa | Television film |
| 2017 | A Mother's Crime | Nikki | Television film |
| 2018 | Heathers | Teyna | 2 episodes |
| 2018 | Titans | Rita Farr | Episode: "Doom Patrol" |
| 2018 | The Wrong Daughter | Ms. Hanson | Television film |
| 2018 | Dying for the Crown | Isabelle Wagner | Television film; also known as Homecoming Revenge |
| 2019–present | Doom Patrol | Rita Farr / Elasti-Woman | Main role |
See also
In Spanish: April Bowlby para niños
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