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Rachel Dratch
Rachel Dratch
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NameRachel Dratch
Birth dateFebruary 22, 1966
Birth placeLexington, Massachusetts
OccupationComedian, actress, writer

Rachel Dratch is an American comedian, actress, and writer, best known for her work as a cast member on Saturday Night Live from 2000 to 2006, alongside Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, and Maya Rudolph. During her time on the show, she became known for her impressions of Martha Stewart, Barbara Walters, and Kelly Osbourne. Dratch's comedic style has been compared to that of Gilda Radner and Molly Shannon, and she has cited Eddie Murphy and Bill Murray as influences. She has also worked with Lorne Michaels and Dick Ebersol on various projects.

● Early Life

Rachel Dratch was born in Lexington, Massachusetts, to a family of Jewish descent, and grew up in a household that valued comedy and theater. She attended Lexington High School and later studied drama at Dartmouth College, where she was a member of the Sphinx senior society. After college, Dratch moved to Chicago to pursue a career in improvisational comedy, studying at the Second City training center, where she was taught by Del Close and performed alongside Chris Farley and Mike Myers. She also worked with The Groundlings in Los Angeles, a comedy troupe that has launched the careers of Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, and Will Ferrell.

● Career

Dratch's career in comedy took off when she joined the cast of Saturday Night Live in 2000, becoming a regular cast member alongside Jimmy Fallon, Horatio Sanz, and Chris Kattan. During her six-year tenure on the show, she became known for her impressions of Hilary Clinton, Lindsay Lohan, and Nancy Grace. She has also made guest appearances on 30 Rock, a show created by Tina Fey and Robert Carlock, and has worked with Alec Baldwin and Jane Krakowski on various projects. In addition to her work in television, Dratch has performed at the Just for Laughs festival in Montreal and has toured with the Comedy Central live comedy tour, alongside Dave Chappelle and Brian Regan.

● Filmography

Dratch has appeared in a number of films, including Click, I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry, and Just Go with It, alongside Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston. She has also had roles in My Life in Ruins, Spring Breakdown, and That's My Boy, and has worked with Dennis Dugan and Nick Swardson on various projects. In addition to her film work, Dratch has made guest appearances on The Simpsons, Parks and Recreation, and Broad City, and has worked with Amy Poehler, Tina Fey, and Ilana Glazer on various projects. She has also lent her voice to the Disney animated film Gnomeo and Juliet, alongside James McAvoy and Emily Blunt.

● Personal Life

Dratch has been open about her struggles with infertility and has written about her experiences with in vitro fertilization (IVF) in her memoir, Girl Walks into a Bar...: Comedy Calamities, Dating Disasters, and a Midlife Crisis. She has also spoken about the importance of women's health and reproductive rights, and has worked with organizations such as Planned Parenthood and the American Cancer Society. In her free time, Dratch enjoys practicing yoga and meditation, and has spoken about the benefits of mindfulness for mental health. She has also been involved in various charity work, including supporting the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and the American Red Cross.

● Awards and Nominations

Dratch has been nominated for several awards for her work, including an Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her work on Saturday Night Live. She has also been nominated for a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series for her work on 30 Rock, alongside Tina Fey and Alec Baldwin. In addition to her award nominations, Dratch has won a Peabody Award for her work on Saturday Night Live, and has been recognized for her contributions to comedy and entertainment by organizations such as the Hollywood Reporter and Variety. She has also been named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time Magazine, alongside Barack Obama and Oprah Winfrey.

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