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Greta Titelman

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Greta Titelman
Born1989 or 1990 (age 34–35)[1]
NationalityAmerican
Known forLos Espookys
Problemista
Websitehttps://www.gretatitelman.com/

Greta Titelman is an American comedian, actress and writer. She has starred in shows including Search Party, Los Espookys, and the 2023 film Problemista. In 2019, she was selected for Comedy Central’s “Up Next” Showcase at Clusterfest 2019.[1]

Early life and education

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Titelman grew up in Washington, D.C., and attended boarding school in Connecticut but graduated from Georgetown Day School.[2][3] She attended the University of Arizona for one year and studied photography.[4][5]

Career

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Titelman began her comedy career in New York City in 2012, following the death of her mother.[6] She studied at the Upright Citizens Brigade, Queen Secret Improv Theater and the Peoples Improv Theater.[7]

In 2019, Titelman was selected for Comedy Central’s “Up Next” Showcase at Clusterfest 2019.[6] She has hosted multiple podcasts, including The Worst, Senior Superlatives, Lady Lovin', and Clown Parade along with Will Ferrell, Bowen Yang, and Matt Rogers.[8] From 2019–2022, Titelman starred as Ambassador Melanie Gibbons on the series Los Espookys.[9] She has also had starring roles on series including Search Party, Shrill, and Awkwafina is Nora from Queens.

In 2023, she made her debut at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with her show, Exquisite Lies. The show played at The Pleasance theatre.[10]

Personal life

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Titelman is married to Abe Schwartz and currently resides in Los Angeles, California.[4]

Filmography

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Year Title Role Notes
2015–2017 The Special Without Brett Davis Various roles
2019–2022 Los Espookys Melanie Gibbons
2021 Together Together Charlotte
2022 Shrill Becky
2022 Search Party Leonora 7 episodes
2023 Awkwafina is Nora from Queens Poosh 1 episode
2023 Problemista Celeste
2024 Fantasmas Gina 4 episodes

References

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  1. ^ a b Escandon, Rosa. "29-Year-Old Greta Titelman Is Happy To Be The Worst". Forbes. Retrieved 2023-09-02.
  2. ^ Holly (2023-07-07). "Funny At The Fringe – INTERVIEW – Greta Titelman's Exquisite Lies". Welcome to The Phoenix Remix. Retrieved 2023-09-02.
  3. ^ Bennett, Steve. "Greta Titelman's Exquisite Lies : Reviews 2023 : Chortle : The UK Comedy Guide". www.chortle.co.uk. Retrieved 2023-09-02.
  4. ^ a b Wolff, Natasha (2020-05-27). "Life in the Funny Lane with Greta Titelman". DuJour. Retrieved 2023-09-02.
  5. ^ Hayek, David (2019-12-01). "Comedian Greta Titelman Will Grab Your Attention by the Throat and then You'll Beg for More". Medium. Retrieved 2023-09-02.
  6. ^ a b McGee, Kailee. "On balance, asking for advice, and the value of a good conversation". thecreativeindependent.com. Retrieved 2023-09-02.
  7. ^ "Flappers Comedy Club and Restaurant :: Burbank :: Claremont :: Comedy Workshops". www.flapperscomedy.com. Retrieved 2023-09-02.
  8. ^ "Greta Titelman | Kennedy Center". The Kennedy Center. Retrieved 2023-09-02.
  9. ^ Halabian, Layla (2022-10-15). "Kim Petras & Greta Titelman, The Scheming Politicians Of Los Espookys". Nylon. Retrieved 2023-09-02.
  10. ^ Emily, Olivia (2023-07-13). "Greta Titelman On Her Upcoming Edinburgh Fringe Show, Exquisite Lies". Country and Town House. Retrieved 2023-09-02.
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