Stacey McGunnigle

Stacey McGunnigle (born 1985-1987)[1] is a Canadian actress and comedian, most noted as a cast member of the sketch comedy series This Hour Has 22 Minutes since October 2021.[2]

Originally from Alliston, Ontario,[3] McGunnigle first became known as a member of The Second City's national touring company in the early 2010s.[4] In 2012 she joined the mainstage troupe for the first time as a cast member in We've Totally (probably) Got This!.[5] She was the winner of the Canadian Comedy Award for Best Breakout Artist at the 14th Canadian Comedy Awards in 2013,[6] and was a nominee for Best Female Improviser both in 2013 and at the 13th Canadian Comedy Awards in 2012.

In 2014 she was cast in the American sitcom pilot Ellen More or Less,[3] although the show was not picked up to series.

She has also had a regular supporting role in the CBC Gem children's series Detention Adventure,[7] and appeared in episodes of Roast Battle Canada, competing against Hannan Younis in the second episode and against Alan Shane Lewis in the eighth.

References
  1. "CBC comedy '22 Minutes' touts bigger, younger, more diverse cast and writing staff". The Toronto Star. 2021-11-01. ISSN 0319-0781. Retrieved 2022-03-15.
  2. Bill Brioux, "CBC comedy ‘22 Minutes’ touts bigger, younger, more diverse cast and writing staff". Toronto Star, November 1, 2021.
  3. Brad Wheeler, "Second City’s Stacey brings real-life to NBC pilot". The Globe and Mail, April 18, 2014.
  4. Brad Wheeler, "Second City ho-ho-hopes for a happy holiday". The Globe and Mail, November 29, 2011.
  5. Richard Ouzonian, "Second City comedy hits the bull's-eye then twists the arrow". Toronto Star, August 29, 2012.
  6. "Mr. D, Goon, Colin Mochrie win Canadian Comedy Awards". CBC News, October 7, 2013.
  7. Jordan Pinto, "Detention Adventure greenlit for season three". Playback, July 13, 2021.


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