Michaela Watkins
Keynote Speaker: Former SNL Cast Member & Comedic Actress Known for "The Back-up Plan" and "Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp"
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Michaela Watkins Biography
Michaela Watkins is a force to be reckoned with when it comes to comedy. Appearing in many film and TV programs, Watkins has established herself as a go-to comedian and actress.
Watkins started off by building a theatrical career in Portland, Oregon, appearing onstage with Portland Center Stage and the defunct improv group Toad City Productions.Subsequently she became active in Los Angeles Theatre for many years, taking on roles with Circle X Theatre and 2100 Square Feet.
She began her film career with a role in 1998’s “Inconceivable” before she was cast on an episode of the hit series “Charmed.” Watkins became a regular guest star appearing on “Without a Trace,” “Strong Medicine,” “Medium” and “Grey’s Anatomy.” She appeared in multiple episodes of the sitcom “Malcolm in the Middle” as a receptionist before she played Jennifer in “7 Deadly Hollywood Sins.”
In 2008, she became the newest cast member of “Saturday Night Live.” She became known for her celebrity impersonations, particularly of Joan Rivers, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Arianna Huffington on their Weekend Update sketch, Barbara Walters, and Glenn Close.
Later that year, she was seen on two episodes of “Californication” and played Lucy on the fourth season of “The New Adventures of Old Christine.” Watkins had a supporting role in the romantic comedy “The Back-Up Plan” starring Jennifer Lopez and Alex O'Loughlin. Watkins played the part of Mona, the longtime best friend of Jennifer Lopez.
In 2011, Watkins appeared with recurring roles in the comedy programs “Enlightened” and “New Girl.” As well as making guest appearances on shows such as “Hung,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm” and “Modern Family.” She also starred in the ABC’s series, “Trophy Wife,” playing ex-wife Jackie Harrison.
Her film credits include "Enough Said," "In a World...," "Afternoon Delight," "The Back-Up Plan," "Wanderlust," and "They Came Together" starring Amy Poehler and Paul Rudd.
Most recently, she was cast as Rhonda in the new Netflix original comedy, "Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp" and in 2018 it was announced that Watkins would be joining the cast of the Amazon Prime series Catastrophe, playing the sister of lead character Rob Norris (Rob Delaney).
Watkins grew up in a Jewish home and still practices today.
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Michaela Watkins is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Television & Film, Entertainers, Comedy, Diversity & Inclusion, Jewish Heritage, Inspirational, Celebrity, Acting, Women and Entertainment.
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Michaela Watkins is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Television & Film, Entertainers and Comedy. The estimated speaking fee range to book Michaela Watkins for live events is $30,000 - $50,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Michaela Watkins generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jenny Slate, Max Greenfield and Heidi Gardner. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Michaela Watkins for an upcoming event.
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How do I book Michaela Watkins to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Michaela Watkins for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Michaela Watkins, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Michaela Watkins or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Michaela Watkins for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Michaela Watkins, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $30,000 - $50,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Michaela Watkins, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Michaela Watkins speak about?
Michaela Watkins is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Television & Film, Entertainers, Comedy, Diversity & Inclusion, Jewish Heritage, Inspirational, Celebrity, Acting, Women and Entertainment. -
Where does Michaela Watkins travel from?
Michaela Watkins generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Michaela Watkins?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Michaela Watkins for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Michaela Watkins for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Michaela Watkins or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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