Kristen Schaal facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Kristen Schaal
Schaal at the 2022 WonderCon
Born	Kristen Joy Schaal (1978-01-24) January 24, 1978 (age 47) Longmont, Colorado, U.S.
Education	University of Colorado, Boulder Northwestern University (BA)
Occupation	Actress comedian writer
Years active	1999–present
Spouse(s)	Rich Blomquist ​ (m. 2012)​
Children	1
Comedy career
Medium	Stand-up film television
Genres	Observational comedy satire political satire

Kristen Schaal (born January 24, 1978) is an American actress, comedian, and writer. She is famous for her unique, high-pitched voice. Many people know her as the voice of Mabel Pines in the popular Disney Channel show Gravity Falls.

She also voices the funny and mischievous Louise Belcher on the animated show Bob's Burgers. You might also recognize her voice as Trixie the dinosaur in the Toy Story movies. Besides voice acting, she has appeared in many TV shows, including Flight of the Conchords and The Last Man on Earth.

Early Life and Education

Kristen Schaal was born in Longmont, Colorado. She grew up on her family's cattle ranch near the city of Boulder, Colorado. Her father worked in construction, and her mother was a secretary. She has an older brother named David.

After graduating from high school in 1996, Schaal went to Northwestern University. She then moved to New York City in 2000 to start her career in comedy. In 2005, New York magazine named her one of "The Ten Funniest New Yorkers You've Never Heard Of," which helped her become more well-known.

Career in Comedy and Acting

Schaal's career includes live comedy, television shows, and movies. She is known for her funny and energetic performances.

Live Comedy Shows

Schaal with her comedy partner Kurt Braunohler in 2010

Schaal started her career performing stand-up comedy. In 2006, she won the "Best Alternative Comedian" award at a major comedy festival in Aspen, Colorado. She also won several other awards for her stand-up comedy in New York City.

She has performed at comedy festivals all over the world. In 2008, she won the Barry Award, a top comedy prize, at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival in Australia. She has also performed at famous places like the Royal Albert Hall in London.

Famous Voice Roles

Schaal at the 2010 Brooklyn Book Festival

Many of Schaal's most famous roles are as a voice actress in animated shows and movies. Her high-pitched voice makes her characters memorable.

• Mabel Pines in Gravity Falls: From 2012 to 2016, she voiced Mabel, one of the main characters in this hit Disney show. Mabel is a fun-loving and optimistic 12-year-old girl who spends the summer solving mysteries with her twin brother.
• Louise Belcher in Bob's Burgers: Since 2011, Schaal has been the voice of Louise, the youngest and most clever of the Belcher children. She is known for her pink bunny ears and her wild ideas.
• Trixie in the Toy Story franchise: She voiced the friendly blue toy triceratops, Trixie, in Toy Story 3 and Toy Story 4.
• Sarah Lynn in BoJack Horseman: For her role as the character Sarah Lynn, Schaal was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award.

Television and Film Roles

Schaal has also acted in many live-action TV shows and movies. One of her first big roles was as Mel in the HBO series Flight of the Conchords. Mel is a dedicated fan of the show's main band.

From 2015 to 2018, she starred as Carol Pilbasian in the comedy series The Last Man on Earth. She has also had roles in shows like 30 Rock, Modern Family, and What We Do in the Shadows. In 2021, she began starring as Number Two in the Disney+ series The Mysterious Benedict Society.

She has appeared in movies like Dinner for Schmucks, The Muppets, and Bill & Ted Face the Music.

Writing Career

Besides acting and comedy, Schaal is also a writer. She co-wrote a humor book called The ... Book of ... ... with her husband, Rich Blomquist. The book was published in 2010.

Personal Life

Schaal married comedy writer Rich Blomquist in 2012. They have a daughter named Ruby, who was born in 2018. The family lives in Los Angeles, California.

Selected Filmography

Here are some of Kristen Schaal's most well-known roles.

Film

• Kate & Leopold (2001) - Miss Tree
• Shrek Forever After (2010) - Pumpkin Witch & Palace Witch (voice)
• Dinner for Schmucks (2010) - Susana
• Toy Story 3 (2010) - Trixie (voice)
• The Muppets (2011) - Moderator
• Despicable Me 2 (2013) - Shannon (voice)
• Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 (2013) - Barb (voice)
• A Walk in the Woods (2015) - Mary Ellen
• Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie (2017) - Edith (voice)
• Toy Story 4 (2019) - Trixie (voice)
• My Spy (2020) - Bobbi
• Bill & Ted Face the Music (2020) - Kelly
• The Bob's Burgers Movie (2022) - Louise Belcher (voice)
• My Spy: The Eternal City (2024) - Bobbi

Television

• Flight of the Conchords (2007–09) - Mel
• The Daily Show (2008–16) - Special Commentator
• WordGirl (2010–15) - Victoria Best (voice)
• Bob's Burgers (2011–present) - Louise Belcher (voice)
• 30 Rock (2012–13) - Hazel Wassername
• Gravity Falls (2012–16) - Mabel Pines (voice)
• Wilfred (2013) - Anne
• BoJack Horseman (2014–20) - Sarah Lynn (voice)
• The Last Man on Earth (2015–18) - Carol Pilbasian
• What We Do in the Shadows (2019–2024) - The Guide
• The Mysterious Benedict Society (2021–22) - Number Two
• Our Flag Means Death (2022) - Antoinette

See also

In Spanish: Kristen Schaal para niños