Barret Swatek
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Barret Swatek is an American actress and comedian who has appeared in movies such as The Forty Year Old Virgin, Lethal Weapon 4
, and On Edge. She has also appeared in TV shows such as American Dad, Just Shoot Me, and currently recurs as hilarious teacher Ms. Sommers on10 Things I Hate About You
. She played resident bad girl gone good, Cheryl, in WB hit series7th Heaven
, and played the role of Brittany on the groundbreaking NBC television show Quarterlife
from creators Marshall Herskowitz and Ed Zwick. Recent films include BARRY MUNDAY and HIGH SCHOOL, both comedies. She is a frequent panelist on the late night Fox News
show Red Eye w/ Greg Gutfeld
.
until she was 12 years old. She took part in community theater and studied film in college. She started college at the University of Arizona
and finished with a degree in film at Loyola Marymount University
. She continued to have small roles on series Just Shoot Me!
before landing a major role as Cheryl on 7th Heaven
from 2001 to 2003. She then had a small appearance on The 40 Year Old Virgin and a regular role on the television series Quarterlife in 2008. In 2009 she appeared on the television series 10 Things I Hate About You
as Ms. Sommers and continues that role into the series new season. She also appears frequently as a panelist on Red Eye w/ Greg Gutfeld
. Swatek currently stars in two web series
, Dating for Dumbasses on Funny or Die
and My Two Fans on KoldCast TV. Movies currently in production are comedy "Barry Munday
" and stoner comedy "HIGH School
".
Lethal Weapon 4
Lethal Weapon 4 is a 1998 American action film directed by Richard Donner, starring Mel Gibson, Danny Glover, Joe Pesci, Rene Russo, Chris Rock and Jet Li. It is the third sequel in the Lethal Weapon series of films. -Plot:...
, and On Edge. She has also appeared in TV shows such as American Dad, Just Shoot Me, and currently recurs as hilarious teacher Ms. Sommers on10 Things I Hate About You
10 Things I Hate About You (TV series)
10 Things I Hate About You is an American television situation comedy broadcast on ABC Family beginning in 2009. Developed by Carter Covington, the show is a half-hour, single camera series based on the 1999 film of the same name...
. She played resident bad girl gone good, Cheryl, in WB hit series7th Heaven
7th Heaven
7th Heaven is an American family drama television series, created and produced by Brenda Hampton. The series premiered on August 26, 1996, on the WB, the first time that the network aired Monday night programming, and was originally broadcast from August 26, 1996 to May 13, 2007...
, and played the role of Brittany on the groundbreaking NBC television show Quarterlife
Quarterlife
Quarterlife is an American web series, also briefly an NBC television series, created by Marshall Herskovitz and Edward Zwick, the creators of Thirtysomething and Once and Again, and producers of My So-Called Life...
from creators Marshall Herskowitz and Ed Zwick. Recent films include BARRY MUNDAY and HIGH SCHOOL, both comedies. She is a frequent panelist on the late night Fox News
Fox News Channel
Fox News Channel , often called Fox News, is a cable and satellite television news channel owned by the Fox Entertainment Group, a subsidiary of News Corporation...
show Red Eye w/ Greg Gutfeld
Red Eye w/ Greg Gutfeld
Red Eye w/Greg Gutfeld is a late-night/early-morning satirical talk show on the Fox News Channel, airing at 3:00 am ET Tuesday through Saturday. The show features panelists and guests discussing the latest news in politics, pop culture, entertainment, business, sports, and religion...
.
Early life
Swatek was born in Birmingham, Alabama on March 3, 1977 where she pursued competitive figure skatingFigure skating
Figure skating is an Olympic sport in which individuals, pairs, or groups perform spins, jumps, footwork and other intricate and challenging moves on ice skates. Figure skaters compete at various levels from beginner up to the Olympic level , and at local, national, and international competitions...
until she was 12 years old. She took part in community theater and studied film in college. She started college at the University of Arizona
University of Arizona
The University of Arizona is a land-grant and space-grant public institution of higher education and research located in Tucson, Arizona, United States. The University of Arizona was the first university in the state of Arizona, founded in 1885...
and finished with a degree in film at Loyola Marymount University
Loyola Marymount University
Loyola Marymount University is a comprehensive co-educational private Roman Catholic university in the Jesuit and Marymount traditions located in Los Angeles, California, United States...
Career
Swatek's first minor role was on the 1997 television show Power Rangers: TurboPower Rangers: Turbo
Power Rangers Turbo is the third installment in the long-running Power Rangers franchise of television shows. The show was prefaced with the second movie in the franchise, Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie...
. She continued to have small roles on series Just Shoot Me!
Just Shoot Me!
Just Shoot Me! is an American television sitcom that aired for seven seasons on NBC from March 4, 1997 to August 16, 2003, with 148 episodes produced. The show was created by Steven Levitan, the show's executive producer.-Description:...
before landing a major role as Cheryl on 7th Heaven
7th Heaven
7th Heaven is an American family drama television series, created and produced by Brenda Hampton. The series premiered on August 26, 1996, on the WB, the first time that the network aired Monday night programming, and was originally broadcast from August 26, 1996 to May 13, 2007...
from 2001 to 2003. She then had a small appearance on The 40 Year Old Virgin and a regular role on the television series Quarterlife in 2008. In 2009 she appeared on the television series 10 Things I Hate About You
10 Things I Hate About You (TV series)
10 Things I Hate About You is an American television situation comedy broadcast on ABC Family beginning in 2009. Developed by Carter Covington, the show is a half-hour, single camera series based on the 1999 film of the same name...
as Ms. Sommers and continues that role into the series new season. She also appears frequently as a panelist on Red Eye w/ Greg Gutfeld
Red Eye w/ Greg Gutfeld
Red Eye w/Greg Gutfeld is a late-night/early-morning satirical talk show on the Fox News Channel, airing at 3:00 am ET Tuesday through Saturday. The show features panelists and guests discussing the latest news in politics, pop culture, entertainment, business, sports, and religion...
. Swatek currently stars in two web series
Web series
A web series is a series of episodes released on the Internet or also by mobile or cellular phone, and part of the newly emerging medium called web television. A single instance of a web series program is called an episode .While the popularity of web series is continuing to rise, the concept...
, Dating for Dumbasses on Funny or Die
Funny or Die
Funny or Die is a comedy video website founded by Will Ferrell and Adam McKay's production company, Gary Sanchez Productions with original and user-generated content. Funny or Die contains exclusive material from a number of famous contributors and also has its own Funny or Die Team, which creates...
and My Two Fans on KoldCast TV. Movies currently in production are comedy "Barry Munday
Barry Munday
Barry Munday is a 2010 American comedy film directed by Chris D'Arienzo; it is based on the novel Life is a Strange Place by Frank Turner Hollon. The film stars Patrick Wilson as the titular character, as well as Judy Greer, Malcolm McDowell, Chloë Sevigny, Cybill Shepherd, Billy Dee Williams,...
" and stoner comedy "HIGH School
High school
High school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
".
Filmography
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Awkward. | Aunt Ally |
| 2009 | American Dad! American Dad! American Dad! is an American animated television series created by Seth MacFarlane and owned by Underdog Productions and Fuzzy Door Productions. It is produced in association with 20th Century Fox Television... |
Voice, TV |
| 2009 | 10 Things I Hate About You 10 Things I Hate About You (TV series) 10 Things I Hate About You is an American television situation comedy broadcast on ABC Family beginning in 2009. Developed by Carter Covington, the show is a half-hour, single camera series based on the 1999 film of the same name... |
TV |
| 2009 | My Two Fans | Web series Web series A web series is a series of episodes released on the Internet or also by mobile or cellular phone, and part of the newly emerging medium called web television. A single instance of a web series program is called an episode .While the popularity of web series is continuing to rise, the concept... |
| 2005 | The 40 Year Old Virgin | |
| 2001 | 7th Heaven 7th Heaven 7th Heaven is an American family drama television series, created and produced by Brenda Hampton. The series premiered on August 26, 1996, on the WB, the first time that the network aired Monday night programming, and was originally broadcast from August 26, 1996 to May 13, 2007... |
2001 - 2003 (15 episodes) TV |
| 2000 | Just Shoot Me! Just Shoot Me! Just Shoot Me! is an American television sitcom that aired for seven seasons on NBC from March 4, 1997 to August 16, 2003, with 148 episodes produced. The show was created by Steven Levitan, the show's executive producer.-Description:... |
TV |
| 1998 | Lethal Weapon 4 Lethal Weapon 4 Lethal Weapon 4 is a 1998 American action film directed by Richard Donner, starring Mel Gibson, Danny Glover, Joe Pesci, Rene Russo, Chris Rock and Jet Li. It is the third sequel in the Lethal Weapon series of films. -Plot:... |
Nurse |
| 1997 | Power Rangers: Turbo Power Rangers: Turbo Power Rangers Turbo is the third installment in the long-running Power Rangers franchise of television shows. The show was prefaced with the second movie in the franchise, Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie... |
First role |