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Felicia Day
NameFelicia Day
CaptionDay at the 2014 San Diego Comic-Con
Birth nameKathryn Felicia Day
Birth date28 June 1979
Birth placeHuntsville, Alabama, U.S.
OccupationActress, writer, producer, web series creator
Years active2001–present
SpouseNathan Fillion, 2023
Alma materUniversity of Texas at Austin (BS)
Websitefeliciaday.com

Felicia Day. Kathryn Felicia Day is an American actress, writer, producer, and web series creator, recognized as a pioneering figure in digital entertainment. She gained widespread acclaim for creating, producing, and starring in the seminal web series The Guild, which chronicled the lives of online MMORPG gamers. Her work has significantly influenced the convergence of geek culture and independent online media, leading to roles in major television series like Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Supernatural, and The Magicians.

Early life and education

Born in Huntsville, Alabama, she was homeschooled by her mother, a retired computer programming teacher, which allowed her to graduate from high school at age sixteen. She subsequently majored in mathematics and music performance on a full scholarship at the University of Texas at Austin, where she also studied at the university's prestigious Department of Theatre and Dance. Day graduated with two Bachelor of Science degrees and performed as a violinist with the Austin Symphony Orchestra before moving to Los Angeles to pursue acting.

Career

Her early professional work included a recurring role on the final season of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and guest spots on series such as House. In 2007, she created the independent comedy series The Guild, funded initially through PayPal donations, which became a landmark success on the YouTube platform and won numerous awards including a YouTube Video Award. This led to a development deal with Microsoft's Xbox Entertainment Studios and the creation of the YouTube channel Geek & Sundry, which produced popular shows like TableTop and Critical Role. Day has since appeared in television series such as Eureka, Dollhouse, and had a notable multi-season arc on Supernatural. She also voiced characters in video games including Fallout: New Vegas and the The Elder Scrolls series, and starred in Joss Whedon's musical film Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog.

Personal life

A vocal advocate for mental health awareness, she has openly discussed her experiences with anxiety and depression in her memoir and public appearances. Day is an avid gamer and has been a prominent speaker at events like PAX and the Game Developers Conference. In 2023, she married actor Nathan Fillion in a private ceremony. She resides in Los Angeles and is involved with various charities, including those supporting STEM education and child welfare.

Filmography

A selected list of her acting credits includes the television series Monk (2004), The Guild (2007–2013), Supernatural (2011–2017), and The Magicians (2017–2020). Her film work includes roles in June (2015) and Mystery Girls (2014). Notable voice acting credits encompass the video game Dragon Age: Inquisition (2014) and the animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2012).

Bibliography

Her published written works consist primarily of her New York Times bestselling memoir, You're Never Weird on the Internet (Almost), released in 2015 by Touchstone Books. The book details her unconventional upbringing, the creation of The Guild, and her experiences within the early internet culture. She has also written for various online publications and contributed to anthologies focused on speculative fiction.

Awards and nominations

Day has received significant recognition for her innovative work in digital media, including winning three Streamy Awards for The Guild and a Shorty Award for Best Actress. She earned a IAWTV Award for Best Writing and a Webby Award for Best Individual Performance. Her memoir was nominated for a Goodreads Choice Award for Best Humor Book. In 2019, she received the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences's Vanguard Award for her impact on gaming culture and online video.

Category:American television actresses Category:American web series producers Category:21st-century American writers