Kristen Carroll Wiig (born August 22, 1973) is an American film and television actress who currently appears as a cast member on Saturday Night Live. Wiig was a member of improvisational comedy troupe The Groundlings,[1][4] and has appeared in several films and television series, including Bridesmaids, MacGruber, Flight of the Conchords, Adventureland, and Paul. Her voice acting credits include “Ruffnut” in How to Train Your Dragon and “Lola Bunny” in the series The Looney Tunes Show.

Is a core member of Judd Apatow’s “comedy team”, which also includes Leslie Mann, Paul Rudd, Adam Sandler and Seth Rogen.
In April 2009, Wiig was featured in Entertainment Weekly’s list of the 25 Funniest Women in Hollywood.
In December 2008, Wiig was featured in Entertainment Weekly’s list of 15 Great Performances for her various impersonations on Saturday Night Live.
Wiig’s most famous SNL character is Penelope, a serial one-upper and exaggerator.
In the 2008-2009 SNL series, Wiig appeared in more sketches than any other member of the cast.
Is close friends with Paul (2011) co-stars, British comedy actors and directors, Simon Pegg and Nick Frost.
Is a vegetarian.
Was sent to the hospital while injured during the filming of “The Joe Schmo Show” (2003).
Was studying for a degree in art at the University of Arizona before turning to acting.