Felicia Day
Actress and writer known for web series
Born
June 28th, 1979
46 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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An American actress and writer, gained prominence through the web series 'The Guild', which she created and starred in. The show was a comedic portrayal of gamers and became highly influential in the online community. Additionally, appeared in the TV series 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' and 'Supernatural'. Authored the book 'You're Never Weird on the Internet (Almost)', sharing personal experiences and insights into the geek culture. Engaged in various projects in the gaming and entertainment industries, contributing to the representation of women in these fields.
Created and starred in 'The Guild'
Appeared in 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer'
Appeared in 'Supernatural'
Authored 'You're Never Weird on the Internet (Almost)'
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