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Katie Dippold

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  • Producer
  • Actress
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Katie Dippold
From San Diego Comic-Con 2026, Stephen Root, Kevin Carroll, Kingston Rumi Southwick, K Callan, Jeff Hiller, and creator Katie Dippold break down how a horror-comedy about a cursed island became a pop culture phenomenon. They reveal the character twists that shocked even them and the 18-year journey from spec script to smash hit.
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Katie Dippold was born on 10 January 1980 in Freehold Township, New Jersey, USA. She is a writer and producer, known for Widow's Bay (2026), The Heat (2013) and Parks and Recreation (2009).
BornJanuary 10, 1980
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    • Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys
      • 2 wins & 7 nominations total

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    Known for

    Kevin Carroll, Dale Dickey, Matthew Rhys, Stephen Root, and Kate O'Flynn in Widow's Bay (2026)
    Widow's Bay
    8.1
    TV Series
    • Writer(creator)
    Sandra Bullock, Demián Bichir, Melissa McCarthy, Michael McDonald, Adam Ray, and Spoken Reasons in The Heat (2013)
    The Heat
    6.6
    • Writer
    • 2013
    Adam Scott, Rashida Jones, Jim O'Heir, Nick Offerman, Amy Poehler, Chris Pratt, Retta, Aziz Ansari, and Aubrey Plaza in Parks and Recreation (2009)
    Parks and Recreation
    8.6
    TV Series
    • Writer

    Credits

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    Writer

    • Hello Kitty
      • writer
      • Pre-production
      • 2028
    • The Heat 2
      • Writer
      • Development Unknown
    • Kevin Carroll, Dale Dickey, Matthew Rhys, Stephen Root, and Kate O'Flynn in Widow's Bay (2026)
      Widow's Bay
      8.1
      TV Series
      • written by
      • created by
      • 2026
    • Danny DeVito, Owen Wilson, Mike Benitez, Rosario Dawson, Chase Dillon, Tiffany Haddish, and LaKeith Stanfield in Haunted Mansion (2023)
      Haunted Mansion
      6.0
      • written by
      • 2023
    • Goldie Hawn and Amy Schumer in Snatched (2017)
      Snatched
      4.7
      • written by
      • 2017
    • Leslie Jones, Melissa McCarthy, Kate McKinnon, Chris Hemsworth, and Kristen Wiig in Ghostbusters (2016)
      Ghostbusters
      6.8
      • written by
      • 2016
    • Sandra Bullock, Demián Bichir, Melissa McCarthy, Michael McDonald, Adam Ray, and Spoken Reasons in The Heat (2013)
      The Heat
      6.6
      • written by
      • 2013
    • Adam Scott, Rashida Jones, Jim O'Heir, Nick Offerman, Amy Poehler, Chris Pratt, Retta, Aziz Ansari, and Aubrey Plaza in Parks and Recreation (2009)
      Parks and Recreation
      8.6
      TV Series
      • written by
      • executive story editor
      • story editor
      • 2009–2012
    • Colman Domingo, Stephen Guarino, Nicol Paone, and Jonny McGovern in The Big Gay Sketch Show (2006)
      The Big Gay Sketch Show
      7.1
      TV Series
      • written by
      • 2010
    • Alex Borstein, Michael McDonald, Will Sasso, and Debra Wilson in Mad TV (1995)
      Mad TV
      7.3
      TV Series
      • writer
      • 2006–2009
    • UCB Comedy Originals (2007)
      UCB Comedy Originals
      5.3
      TV Series
      • Writer
      • 2009
    • Starveillance (2006)
      Starveillance
      6.9
      TV Series
      • consultant writer
      • 2007

    Producer

    • Kevin Carroll, Dale Dickey, Matthew Rhys, Stephen Root, and Kate O'Flynn in Widow's Bay (2026)
      Widow's Bay
      8.1
      TV Series
      • executive producer (showrunner)
      • 2026
    • Goldie Hawn and Amy Schumer in Snatched (2017)
      Snatched
      4.7
      • executive producer
      • 2017
    • Adam Scott, Rashida Jones, Jim O'Heir, Nick Offerman, Amy Poehler, Chris Pratt, Retta, Aziz Ansari, and Aubrey Plaza in Parks and Recreation (2009)
      Parks and Recreation
      8.6
      TV Series
      • co-producer
      • 2011–2012
    • Alex Borstein, Michael McDonald, Will Sasso, and Debra Wilson in Mad TV (1995)
      Mad TV
      7.3
      TV Series
      • co-producer
      • 2008–2009

    Actress

    • Comedy Bang Bang: The Podcast (2009)
      Comedy Bang Bang: The Podcast
      9.6
      Podcast Series
      • 2022
    • Womp It Up! (2015)
      Womp It Up!
      8.2
      Podcast Series
      • Denise Fawmnst (voice)
      • 2018
    • Goldie Hawn and Amy Schumer in Snatched (2017)
      Snatched
      4.7
      • Shopper
      • 2017
    • Leslie Jones, Melissa McCarthy, Kate McKinnon, Chris Hemsworth, and Kristen Wiig in Ghostbusters (2016)
      Ghostbusters
      6.8
      • Rental Agent
      • 2016
    • Melissa McCarthy in Spy (2015)
      Spy
      7.0
      • Katherine
      • 2015
    • Dirk Blocker, Andre Braugher, Terry Crews, Melissa Fumero, Joe Lo Truglio, Joel McKinnon Miller, Andy Samberg, and Stephanie Beatriz in Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013)
      Brooklyn Nine-Nine
      8.4
      TV Series
      • Diane
      • 2015
    • Comedy Bang! Bang! (2012)
      Comedy Bang! Bang!
      7.6
      TV Series
      • Janet Villalobos
      • 2013
    • Sandra Bullock, Demián Bichir, Melissa McCarthy, Michael McDonald, Adam Ray, and Spoken Reasons in The Heat (2013)
      The Heat
      6.6
      • ER Nurse
      • 2013
    • Adam Scott, Rashida Jones, Jim O'Heir, Nick Offerman, Amy Poehler, Chris Pratt, Retta, Aziz Ansari, and Aubrey Plaza in Parks and Recreation (2009)
      Parks and Recreation
      8.6
      TV Series
      • Woman in Line
      • Mindy
      • Mindy Marfan ...
      • 2009–2013
    • Players (2010)
      Players
      6.7
      TV Series
      • Jackie
      • 2010
    • UCB Comedy Originals (2007)
      UCB Comedy Originals
      5.3
      TV Series
      • 2007–2020
    • John Gemberling in Fat Guy Stuck in Internet (2007)
      Fat Guy Stuck in Internet
      5.5
      TV Series
      • Byte
      • 2007–2008
    • Munchies (2006)
      Munchies
      7.7
      TV Series
      • Byte
      • 2006
    • Gemberling
      TV Mini Series
      • Byte
      • 2005

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    The Cast of "Widow's Bay" Explain Their Unpredictable Horror Comedy
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    The Cast of "Widow's Bay" Explain Their Unpredictable Horror Comedy

    Personal details

    • Height
      • 5′ 6″ (1.68 m)
    • Born
      • January 10, 1980
      • Freehold Township, New Jersey, USA

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