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Camille Chen
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卡蜜兒陳 | |
Born | |
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) |
Children | 1 |
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.
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |