Who played Ms. Swan?
This is a question that has been asked by many people over the years and the answer is not as simple as one might think. While there are many different actresses who have played the role of Ms. Swan over the years the one who is most commonly associated with the character is actress Ellen Cleghorne.
Cleghorne first began her career as a stand-up comedian before making the transition to television and film. She made her debut on the popular sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live in 1991 where she quickly became a fan favorite thanks to her hilarious impressions of celebrities such as Whoopi Goldberg and Whitney Houston. Cleghorne would go on to appear in a number of films throughout the 1990s including Jurassic Park The Brady Bunch Movie and A League of Their Own.
In 2001 Cleghorne was cast as the lead in the short-lived sitcom Mrs. Swan in which she played the titular character. The show was not a ratings success and was cancelled after just one season. However Cleghorne’s performance was well-received by critics and she would later reprise the role of Mrs. Swan on a number of occasions most notably in a series of sketches on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
While Cleghorne is the actress most commonly associated with the role of Ms. Swan there have been many other women who have played the character over the years. Some of the other actresses who have played Mrs. Swan include Ana Gasteyer Rachel Dratch Kristen Wiig Abby Elliott Nasim Pedrad and Cecily Strong.
What was the name of the actress who played Ms Swan on MADtv?
Answer 1: Debra Wilson
What year did Ms Swan first appear on MADtv?
Answer 2: 1995
How many seasons did Ms Swan appear on MADtv?
Answer 3: 8
Which MADtv sketch was Ms Swan a recurring character in?
Answer 4: “Stuart’s Fantasies”
In what year did Ms Swan make her last appearance on MADtv?
Answer 5: 2003
What other characters did Debra Wilson portray on MADtv?
Answer 6: she played many characters including Moesha Nicki Minaj Beyoncé and Rihanna
What other television shows has Debra Wilson been on?
Answer 7: she has been on “In Living Color” “The Jamie Foxx Show” “Girlfriends” and “Curb Your Enthusiasm”
What movies has Debra Wilson been in?
Answer 8: she has been in “The Sixth Man” “Scary Movie 4” “I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry” and “Idlewild”
What Broadway shows has Debra Wilson been in?
Answer 9: “Hairspray” and “The Wiz”
What awards has Debra Wilson won?
Answer 10: She has won 4 NAACP Image Awards
What is Debra Wilson’s middle name?
Answer 11: Renee
What is Debra Wilson’s birth date?
Answer 12: April 26 1962
Where is Debra Wilson from?
Answer 13: Vallejo California
What is Debra Wilson’s ethnicity?
Answer 14: African American
What is Debra Wilson’s height?
Answer 15: 5’4″
