April Bowlby facts for kids
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April Bowlby
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| Born | July 30, 1980 |
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| Years active | 2004–present |
April Bowlby is an American actress and model. She was born on July 30, 1980. She is well-known for her roles in popular TV shows. These include playing Kandi on Two and a Half Men. She also played Stacy Barrett on Drop Dead Diva. More recently, she starred as Rita Farr (Elasti-Girl) on Titans and Doom Patrol.
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Early Life and Beginnings
April Bowlby's family moved when she was young. They moved from Vallejo, California to Manteca, California. She went to East Union High School and graduated there. Before becoming an actress, April started her career as a model.
Acting Career Highlights
April Bowlby quickly found success in acting. She got the role of Kandi on Two and a Half Men soon after her first auditions. This was a big step in her career. She also became very well-known for playing Stacy Barrett in the series Drop Dead Diva.
April has appeared in many other TV shows. She played Meg, an ex-girlfriend, in How I Met Your Mother. She also had guest roles in crime shows like CSI and CSI: NY. She even appeared in the detective comedy Psych.
Besides TV, April has acted in movies. Some of her films include All Roads Lead Home (2008) and The Slammin' Salmon (2009). She also appeared in From Prada to Nada (2011).
One of her most famous roles is Rita Farr, also known as Elasti-Girl. She played this superhero character in the show Doom Patrol. This role showed her ability to play unique and powerful characters.
April Bowlby's Film and TV Roles
April Bowlby has been in many films and television shows. Here is a list of some of her work.
Movies She Has Been In
| 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 Shows She Has Been In
| 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 |
| 2019–2023 | Doom Patrol | Rita Farr / Elasti-Woman | Main role |
See also
In Spanish: April Bowlby para niños
