April Bowlby
Encyclopedia
April Michelle Bowlby is an American actress, best known for her role as Stacy on Drop Dead Diva
, and also for the supporting role as Kandi, Alan
's dim witted girlfriend and subsequently ex-wife on the CBS
sitcom Two and a Half Men
.
, on July 30, 1980. Bowlby moved to Manteca, California
, as a child and attended East Union High School
. She studied ballet
and French at Moorpark College
before deciding to pursue an acting career. She studied drama with Ivana Chubbuck
and secured a role in a major television series (Kimberlin/Kandi in Two and a Half Men
) within months of her first Hollywood audition. Bowlby has appeared on many television series including CSI
as Kaitlin Rackish in 2004, CSI: NY
as Jenny Lee in 2005, Freddie
as Sydney in 2005, Stacked
as Jasmine in 2005 and How I Met Your Mother
as Meg in 2007. Bowlby took on the role of Natasha in All Roads Lead Home, a 2007 film about a 12-year-old girl who loses her mother in an automobile accident.
In 2009 Bowlby starred in the comedy film The Slammin' Salmon
as Mia. She starred in the pilot for Drop Dead Diva
, which was picked up as a series by Lifetime Network. The show's second season was shown in the summer of 2010. Bowlby also played a stripper in the U.S. adaption of Kath & Kim
.
In 2010 Bowlby again appeared in CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
in the episode "Unshockable". She also appeared USA Network
series Psych
as Det. Carlton Lassiter
's sister Lauren.
Drop Dead Diva
Drop Dead Diva is an American legal comedy-drama/fantasy television series that debuted on Lifetime on July 12, 2009. The hour-long series, which was created by Josh Berman, is produced by Sony Pictures Television...
, and also for the supporting role as Kandi, Alan
Alan Harper (Two and a Half Men)
Dr. Alan Jerome Harper, DC, is a fictional character from the CBS situation comedy Two and a Half Men. Jon Cryer has played the role since the series began in 2003; after being nominated for an Emmy Award for his depiction of the character in 2006, 2007, and 2008, Cryer received an Emmy in 2009 for...
's dim witted girlfriend and subsequently ex-wife on the CBS
CBS
CBS Broadcasting Inc. is a major US commercial broadcasting television network, which started as a radio network. The name is derived from the initials of the network's former name, Columbia Broadcasting System. The network is sometimes referred to as the "Eye Network" in reference to the shape of...
sitcom Two and a Half Men
Two and a Half Men
Two and a Half Men is an American television sitcom that premiered on CBS on September 22, 2003. Starring Charlie Sheen, Jon Cryer, and Angus T. Jones, the show was originally about a hedonistic jingle writer, Charlie Harper; his uptight brother, Alan; and Alan's growing son, Jake...
.
Biography
April Bowlby was born in Vallejo, CaliforniaVallejo, California
Vallejo is the largest city in Solano County, California, United States. The population was 115,942 at the 2010 census. It is located in the San Francisco Bay Area on the northeastern shore of San Pablo Bay...
, on July 30, 1980. Bowlby moved to Manteca, California
Manteca, California
Manteca is a city in , USA. As of the 2010 census, the city's population was 67,096.- History :Manteca is a city in the Central Valley of California, 76 miles east of San Francisco. It was founded in 1861 by Joshua Cowell. Cowell claimed around and built houses on what is now the corner of Main...
, as a child and attended East Union High School
East Union High School
East Union High School is a secondary school located in Manteca, California. The school first opened its doors in 1966 with a population of 514 students, 26 staff members and 2 counselors. Today, East Union High School enrolls over 1,600 students annually.-External links:* *...
. She studied ballet
Ballet
Ballet is a type of performance dance, that originated in the Italian Renaissance courts of the 15th century, and which was further developed in France and Russia as a concert dance form. The early portions preceded the invention of the proscenium stage and were presented in large chambers with...
and French at Moorpark College
Moorpark College
Moorpark College is a California state college located on a property reclining on a hill in Moorpark, a town in Ventura County, California. It was established in 1967 and as of 2006, had an enrollment of 16,580 students and 175 full-time faculty members....
before deciding to pursue an acting career. She studied drama with Ivana Chubbuck
Ivana Chubbuck
Ivana Chubbuck is an acting coach and author and is the founder and director of the Ivana Chubbuck Studio. Her students included Brad Pitt, Halle Berry, Terrence Howard, Elizabeth Shue, Catherine Keener, Djimon Honsou, America Ferrera, Eva Mendes, Kate Bosworth, Ian Somerhalder, April Bowlby and...
and secured a role in a major television series (Kimberlin/Kandi in Two and a Half Men
Two and a Half Men
Two and a Half Men is an American television sitcom that premiered on CBS on September 22, 2003. Starring Charlie Sheen, Jon Cryer, and Angus T. Jones, the show was originally about a hedonistic jingle writer, Charlie Harper; his uptight brother, Alan; and Alan's growing son, Jake...
) within months of her first Hollywood audition. Bowlby has appeared on many television series including CSI
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation is an American crime drama television series, which premiered on CBS on October 6, 2000. The show was created by Anthony E. Zuiker and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer...
as Kaitlin Rackish in 2004, CSI: NY
CSI: NY
CSI: NY is an American police procedural television series that premiered on September 22, 2004, on CBS. The show follows the investigations of a team of NYPD forensic scientists and police officers as they unveil the circumstances behind mysterious and unusual deaths as well as other crimes...
as Jenny Lee in 2005, Freddie
Freddie
Freddie is a television sitcom created by, and starring, Freddie Prinze, Jr. that aired from October 5, 2005 to April 12, 2006. Freddie is inspired by Prinze Jr.'s real life, growing up in a house filled with women...
as Sydney in 2005, Stacked
Stacked
Stacked is an American television sitcom that premiered on Fox on April 13, 2005. On May 18, 2006, Stacked was canceled, leaving five episodes unaired in the United States. The last episode aired on January 11, 2006...
as Jasmine in 2005 and How I Met Your Mother
How I Met Your Mother
How I Met Your Mother is an American sitcom that premiered on CBS on September 19, 2005, created by Craig Thomas and Carter Bays.As a framing device, the main character, Ted Mosby with narration by Bob Saget, in the year 2030 recounts to his son and daughter the events that led to his meeting...
as Meg in 2007. Bowlby took on the role of Natasha in All Roads Lead Home, a 2007 film about a 12-year-old girl who loses her mother in an automobile accident.
In 2009 Bowlby starred in the comedy film The Slammin' Salmon
The Slammin' Salmon
The Slammin' Salmon is a 2009 film by Broken Lizard. The film is about the owner of a restaurant initiating a contest to see which of his waiters can earn the most money in a single night, with a prize of $10,000. The loser receives a "beat down" by the owner, Cleon Salmon, a former heavyweight boxer...
as Mia. She starred in the pilot for Drop Dead Diva
Drop Dead Diva
Drop Dead Diva is an American legal comedy-drama/fantasy television series that debuted on Lifetime on July 12, 2009. The hour-long series, which was created by Josh Berman, is produced by Sony Pictures Television...
, which was picked up as a series by Lifetime Network. The show's second season was shown in the summer of 2010. Bowlby also played a stripper in the U.S. adaption of Kath & Kim
Kath & Kim (U.S. TV series)
Kath & Kim is an American version of the Australian television comedy series of the same name starring Selma Blair and Molly Shannon. The series premiered on NBC on October 9, 2008...
.
In 2010 Bowlby again appeared in CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation is an American crime drama television series, which premiered on CBS on October 6, 2000. The show was created by Anthony E. Zuiker and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer...
in the episode "Unshockable". She also appeared USA Network
USA Network
USA Network is an American cable television channel launched in 1971. Once a minor player in basic cable, the network has steadily gained popularity because of breakout hits like Monk, Psych, Burn Notice, Royal Pains, Covert Affairs, White Collar, Monday Night RAW, Suits, and reruns of the various...
series Psych
Psych
Psych is an American detective comedy-drama television series created by Steve Franks and broadcast on USA Network. It stars James Roday as Shawn Spencer, a young crime consultant for the Santa Barbara Police Department whose "heightened observational skills" and impressive detective instincts...
as Det. Carlton Lassiter
Carlton Lassiter
Head Detective Carlton Lassiter is a character in the American dramedy Psych played by Timothy Omundson.-Fictional biography:Carlton Lassiter is a ten-year veteran of the Santa Barbara Police Department, and the youngest Head Detective ever named to the force. He also has a Masters Degree in...
's sister Lauren.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Other notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005–2007 | Two and a Half Men Two and a Half Men Two and a Half Men is an American television sitcom that premiered on CBS on September 22, 2003. Starring Charlie Sheen, Jon Cryer, and Angus T. Jones, the show was originally about a hedonistic jingle writer, Charlie Harper; his uptight brother, Alan; and Alan's growing son, Jake... |
Kandi | |
| 2007, 2009 | How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother is an American sitcom that premiered on CBS on September 19, 2005, created by Craig Thomas and Carter Bays.As a framing device, the main character, Ted Mosby with narration by Bob Saget, in the year 2030 recounts to his son and daughter the events that led to his meeting... |
"Crazy" Meg | |
| 2008 | All Roads Lead Home | Natasha | |
| 2009 | The Slammin' Salmon The Slammin' Salmon The Slammin' Salmon is a 2009 film by Broken Lizard. The film is about the owner of a restaurant initiating a contest to see which of his waiters can earn the most money in a single night, with a prize of $10,000. The loser receives a "beat down" by the owner, Cleon Salmon, a former heavyweight boxer... |
Mia | |
| 2009–present | Drop Dead Diva Drop Dead Diva Drop Dead Diva is an American legal comedy-drama/fantasy television series that debuted on Lifetime on July 12, 2009. The hour-long series, which was created by Josh Berman, is produced by Sony Pictures Television... |
Stacy Barret | |
| 2011 | From Prada to Nada From Prada to Nada From Prada to Nada is an American romantic comedy film directed by Angel Garcia and produced by Gary Gilbert, Linda McDonough, Gigi Pritzker and Chris Ranta. The plot was conceived from Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility... |
Olivia | |
| 2011 | American Empire | TBA | Pre-production |