Jessica Barth facts for kids
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Jessica Barth
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| Education | West Chester University (BA) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2003-2018; 2025-Present |
| Known for | Ted |
Jessica Barth is an American actress. She is well-known for playing the character Tami-Lynn McCafferty. This role was in the movie Ted and its follow-up, Ted 2.
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About Jessica Barth's Life and Work
Early Life and Education
After finishing high school, Jessica Barth started taking classes. She studied at the Wilma Theater in Philadelphia. Later, she went to La Salle University for two years. There, she focused on communications. She then earned a special degree called a Bachelor of Arts from West Chester University. At this university, she studied both theatre (acting) and creative writing.
Starting Her Acting Career
Jessica Barth worked hard to build her acting career. She had jobs at three different restaurants in Los Angeles while pursuing her dream. She began acting in theater plays. Her first role on television was in the show The District in 2004. She then got her first movie role in Neo Ned in 2005.
Becoming Famous with Ted
Jessica Barth became known around the world in 2012. This happened when she appeared in the movie Ted. In the film, she played Tami-Lynn. This character was the love interest of the main character, Ted. She played Tami-Lynn again in the movie Ted 2, which came out in 2015.
Movies and TV Shows
Film Roles
Jessica Barth has appeared in several movies. Here is a list of some of her film roles:
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2005 | Neo Ned | Production Assistant | |
| Deserted | Short film | ||
| 2007 | Next | Pretty Blonde | |
| Mr. Blue Sky | Sherry | ||
| 2008 | Get Smart | Flight Attendant | |
| 2009 | Portal | Kim | Direct-to-video |
| The Waterhole | Sarah | ||
| 2012 | Ted | Tami-Lynn McCafferty | |
| 2015 | Ted 2 | ||
| 2018 | Along Came the Devil | Tanya Winbourne |
Television Roles
She has also been in many television shows. Here are some of her TV appearances:
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2004 | The District | Laurel Bettis | Episode: "Breath of Life" |
| 2005 | The Catch | Rachel | Television film |
| One on One | Attractive Woman | Episode: "Money's Tight and So Are My Abs" | |
| 2006 | South of Nowhere | Nicole | Episode: "Rules of Engagement" |
| 2007 | How I Met Your Mother | Church Girl | Episode: "Moving Day" |
| Days of Our Lives | Lindy Elroy | 1 episode | |
| 2007, 2008, 2012 |
Family Guy | Kate Hudson (voice) | Episode: "Padre de Familia" |
| Brandee (voice) | Episode: "Play It Again, Brian" | ||
| Sookie Stackhouse (voice) | Episode: "The Blind Side" | ||
| 2008 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Justine Stefani | Episode: "Leave Out All the Rest" |
| 2010 | Cougar Town | Sandy / Brandy | Episode: "All the Wrong Reasons" |
| 2012 | Parks and Recreation | Katherine | Episode: "Pawnee Commons" |
| 2018 | A Stolen Life | Tamara Thompson | Television film |
| TBA | Ted: Animated Series | Tami-Lynn McCafferty (voice) | Main role |
See also
In Spanish: Jessica Barth para niños
