| Mostly Credited As: | Kristen Wiig |
| Birth Name: | Kristen Carroll Wiig |
| Date Of Birth: | August 22, 1973 |
| Country Of Birth: | USA |
| Birth Place: | Rochester, New York |
Kristen Wiig was born on August 22, 1973 in Rochester, New York. She attended Brighton High School, graduating in 1991, and then went to the University of Arizona.
Wiig appeared on
The Joe Schmo Show on Spike TV, but is best known for appearing on the sketch comedy show,
Saturday Night Live. She joined the cast in 2005, creating zany characters such as film critic Aunt Linda and a goofy Target employee. She also does impressions of several celebrities.
Wiig is branching out into movies as well, and will soon appear in the 2007 films,
The Brothers Solomon,
Bill, and
Knocked Up.