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Camille Chen
卡蜜兒陳
Born (1979-09-01) September 1, 1979 (age 45)
Education University of Texas at Austin (BA)
Occupation Actress
Years active 1999–present
Known for portraying Samantha Li in Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip
Spouse(s) Christian Anderson (m. 2017)
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Camille Chen (Chinese: 卡蜜兒陳; born September 1, 1979) is an actress from Taiwan and the United States. She is known for her roles in TV shows and movies.

Early Life and Education

Camille Chen was born in Taiwan. She grew up in the United States. She went to the University of Texas at Austin. After college, she started her acting career.

Her first jobs were doing voiceovers. She lent her voice to English versions of anime TV shows. Some of these shows include Lost Universe and Devil Lady.

Camille Chen's Acting Career

Camille Chen started her film career with small roles. She appeared in the 2000 movie Miss Congeniality. She was also in the 2002 film The New Guy.

TV Show Roles

From 2006 to 2007, Chen had a regular role. She played Samantha Li on the TV show Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip. In 2009, she was a guest star on Law & Order. She played Emma Kim in the episode "Just a Girl in the World".

In 2017, she had a notable guest role. She played Mrs. Chan in an episode of Teachers. Mrs. Chan was a strict mother and leader of a parent group.

In 2018, she guest-starred in several episodes. She played Grace Kim in Unsolved: The Murders of Tupac and the Notorious B.I.G.. She also appeared in Single Parents. In 2019, she was a guest star on God Friended Me.

In 2020, Chen appeared on The George Lucas Talk Show. She was part of a special marathon episode. In 2021, she guest-starred in the final episode of Rebel.

Movie Appearances

In 2018, Chen had a memorable part in the movie Game Night. She played a doctor in a scene that many found funny. Her performance was called a "deadpan gift" by one reviewer.

In 2023, she appeared in the film Renfield. She played Kate Quincy, an FBI agent. Kate was the sister of a police officer character.

Stage and Commercial Work

Camille Chen has also performed on stage. In 2012, she played "Christmas Eve" in a Los Angeles show. This was a production of Avenue Q.

Besides movies and TV, Chen has been in many commercials. She has appeared in about two dozen advertising campaigns. These include commercials for well-known brands.

Camille Chen's Work

Feature Films

Year Title Role Notes
2002 The New Guy Cheerleader
2003 Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over Processor
2018 Game Night Dr. Chin
2019 Yesterday Wendy
2023 Renfield Kate Quincy

Short Films

Year Title Role
2002 Jason and the High Cost of Electricity Weathergirl
2002 Triple Threat Jenika
2004 Elegy Hua Lee
2005 Passages Gina
2005 Heavenly Beauties Asian Beauty
2006 Spilled Laura Lee

Television Shows

Year Title Role Notes
2005 Barbershop: The Series Michelle 2 episodes
2005 Without a Trace Waitress Episode: "Freefall"
2006-7 Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip Samantha Li Series regular
2007 Derek and Simon: The Show Camille 1 episode
2007 Ghost Whisperer Jenna Chen 1 episode
2009 Numb3rs Zi-Zi 1 episode
2009 Meteor Lieutenant Quigley 2 episodes
2009 Law & Order Emma Kim Episode: "Just a Girl in the World"
2010 Private Practice Lucia 1 episode
2010 Eagles in the Chicken Coop Pamela Holdsbar 1 episode
2010 Grey's Anatomy Kerry Schultz 1 episode
2011 Californication Heather Tracy 1 episode
2011 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Alice Katsu 1 episode
2011 Law & Order: Criminal Intent Dr. Maya Zhuang 1 episode
2011 Royal Pains Anna 1 episode
2012 Touch Serena 1 episode
2013 American Horror Story: Asylum April Mayfield 1 episode
2013 Grimm Jenna Marshall Episode: "Nameless"
2014 Garfunkel & Oates Caroline 1 episode
2015 Backstrom Celia Gu 1 episode
2016 2 Broke Girls Evie 1 episode
2017 House Hunters Renovation Herself Season 10, Episode 3
2017 Lucifer Sheila Vestal Episode: "The One With The Baby Carrot"
2017 Teachers Mrs. Chan 1 episode
2018 Unsolved: The Murders of Tupac and the Notorious B.I.G. Grace Kim 4 episodes
2018 Single Parents Lex 2 episodes
2019 God Friended Me Heidi James 1 episode
2019 Carol's Second Act Sharon 1 episode
2020 The George Lucas Talk Show Herself Stu-D2 1138 on the Binary Sunset Sith (Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip marathon)
2021 Rebel Naomi Lee 1 episode

Voice Roles

Year Title Role
1997 Lost Universe Nina Mercury/Little Girl
1998 Devil Lady Kazumi Takiura
1999 Eden's Bowy Elisiss
2002 Jing: King of Bandits Fino

Select Television Commercials

Year Title Role
2013 Wendy's one of the girls at the pool with Wendy
2013 Motorola - Moto X Sophie, the phone-accessorizing girl
2013 State Farm girl buying a new purse who doesn't have State Farm
2015 Experian lady negotiating for the best furniture deal
2016 McDonald's Mom with daughter
2019 Red Baron Mom trying to prepare dinner
2022 GEICO Motorcycle Rider/Rebel
2022 Verizon Mother in family of 4
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