Chrissy Metz

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Actress

Birth Date: September 29, 1980

Age: 43 years old

Birth Place: Homestead, Florida

Chrissy Metz's attitude towards the challenges of being a plus sized actress was to acknowledge that they exist, but also to recognize that everyone has their own challenges to overcome, no matter what their profession or body type. Her first onscreen roles were a small part in a 2005 episode of "Entourage" (HBO, 2004-2011) and a small speaking role the same year in the Will and Jada Pinkett Smith produced show "All of Us" (UPN, 2003-06; The CW, 2006-07). The next few years she made supporting appearances in a number of films and TV shows, including "Loveless in Los Angeles" (2007), "My Name is Earl" (NBC, 2005-2009), and "Huge" (ABC Family, 2010). Her first recurring role came in 2014, when she appeared as Ima 'Barbara' Wiggles on "American Horror Story: Freak Show" (Fox, 2014-2015). In 2016, she co-starred as one of the main characters in the ensemble drama/comedy "This Is Us" (NBC, 2016-).

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America Salutes You Presents: Concert for Gratitude

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The Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade

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2023

Christmas at the Opry

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The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

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Live with Kelly and MarkStream

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2023

A Creature Was Stirring

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Faith
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2023

The Wheel

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2022

Sherri

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2022

The Jennifer Hudson Show

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2022

Access Daily With Mario & Kit

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2022

PasswordStream

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2022

133rd Rose Parade

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2022

Stay Awake

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Michelle
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2022

Stay Awake

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2022

Meet Your Makers Showdown

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2021

Muppets Haunted MansionStream

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Opera Singer
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2021

Turning the Tables with Robin RobertsStream

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2021

Celebrity Wheel of FortuneStream

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2021

A Capitol Fourth

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2020

The Oscars

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2020

Chrissy Metz: Talking to God

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2020

Chrissy Metz: Pushing Up Daisies (Love Alive) Acoustic Cover Video

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2020

Chrissy Metz: Actress

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2020

Chrissy Metz: Feel Good

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2020

Chrissy Metz: Faithfully

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2020

Chrissy Metz: Journey To Music And Pursuing Her Dreams

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2020

A Little Late With Lilly Singh

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2019
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The Kelly Clarkson ShowStream

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2019

The Kelly Clarkson ShowStream

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2019

Access Daily

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Tamron Hall

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RuPaul

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2019

Today With Hoda & Jenna

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2019

Today With Hoda & Jenna

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2019

The Masked SingerStream

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2019

Chrissy Metz: I'm Standing With You

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2019

Breakthrough

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Joyce Smith
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2019

A Toast to 2018!

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2018

Kung Fu Panda: The Paws of DestinyStream

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Mei Mei
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2018

Today 3rd Hour

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2018

Busy Tonight

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2018

The Last O.G.Stream

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Pooh Cat
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2018

People Cover Story

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2018

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2018

People Features

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2018

Sierra Burgess Is a LoserStream

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Veronica's Mom
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2018
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Access

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2017

Access Live

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2017

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

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Drop the MicStream

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2017

Megyn Kelly Today

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2017

Daily Blast Live

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2017

Pickler & Ben

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2017

STEVE on Watch

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2017

Red Nose Day

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2017

Live with Kelly and Ryan

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2017

Live with Kelly and Ryan

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2017

This Is UsStream

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Kate Pearson
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2016
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This Is UsStream

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2016
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T.D. Jakes

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2016

Harry

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2016

The $100,000 PyramidStream

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2016

This Is Us: Extras

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Kate:
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ChelseaStream

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2016
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Celebrity PageStream

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2016

Hollywood Medium With Tyler HenryStream

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2016

SuperstoreStream

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Luanne
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2015
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The Late Show With Stephen ColbertStream

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2015

Celebrity Family FeudStream

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2015

American Horror Story: Freak Show

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Ima 'Barbara' Wiggles
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2014

Hollywood Today Live

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2014

Late Night With Seth MeyersStream

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2014

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonStream

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2014

The Social

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2013

The Real

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2013

Hollywood Game Night

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2013

Home & Family

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2012

Steve Harvey

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2012

LIVE with Kelly

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2011

The Chew

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2011

Dish Nation

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2011

The Marilyn Denis Show

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2011

The Talk

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2010

Access Hollywood Live

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2010

The Dr. Oz Show

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2009

Watch What Happens Live With Andy CohenStream

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2009

The Doctors

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2008

The Wendy Williams Show

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2008

Today With Kathie Lee & Hoda

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2007

Rachael Ray ShowStream

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2006

etalk

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2006

Entertainment Tonight Canada

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2005

EntourageStream

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Counter Girl
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2004
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All of UsStream

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2003

The Ellen DeGeneres Show

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2003

Jimmy Kimmel Live!Stream

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The View

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Access Hollywood

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1996

Extra

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1994

Entertainment Tonight

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1981

Entertainment Tonight

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1981

CBS News Sunday Morning

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1979

Good Morning America

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1975

Today

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Chrissy Metz, Malin Akerman and Katie Lowes for 'The Hunting Wives'

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‘The Wheel’: Michael McIntyre Says Celebrity Guests Ooze Good Will in New Game Show

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‘This Is Us’ Series Finale: The Pearsons Enjoy a Lazy Saturday & Look to the Future (RECAP)

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‘This Is Us’: Rebecca Catches One Final Ride on ‘The Train’ (RECAP)

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‘This Is Us’: The Big 3 Rally Around Rebecca in ‘Family Meeting’ (RECAP)

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‘This Is Us’: Kevin & Sophie Reflect on Their Love in ‘The Night Before the Wedding’ (RECAP)

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‘This Is Us’: Chris Geere on Preparing for KaToby Fans’ Reaction to Phillip (VIDEO)

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‘This Is Us’: Kate & Philip’s Big Moment Arrives in ‘The Day of the Wedding’ (RECAP)

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‘This Is Us’: Kate & Toby’s Bickering Causes Trauma in ‘Saturday in the Park’ (RECAP)

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‘This Is Us’: Kate & Toby Seal Their Fate in ‘The Hill’ (RECAP)

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‘This Is Us’ Star Chrissy Metz Teases the ‘Beginning of the End’ for Kate & Toby

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‘This Is Us’: Kate Makes San Francisco Travel Plans With Toby in Sneak Peek (VIDEO)

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‘This Is Us’: Kevin Begins to See the Bigger Picture in ‘The Guitar Man’ (RECAP)

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‘This Is Us’: What Will Be the Biggest Reason Behind Toby & Kate’s Breakup? (POLL)

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‘This Is Us’: The Pearsons Go Through Some Tense Thanksgivings in ‘Taboo’ (RECAP)

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‘This Is Us’: Will Sophie Return After That Text Exchange With Kate?

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‘This Is Us’: Beth Owns Her Power in ‘Our Little Island Girl: Part Two’ (RECAP)

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‘This Is Us’: The Pearsons Play Every Key of Love in ‘Heart and Soul’ (RECAP)

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‘This Is Us’: The Pearson Men Try to Be Super Dads in ‘Four Fathers’ (RECAP)

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‘This Is Us’ Season 6 Premiere: Everything Changes for the Pearsons (RECAP)

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Disney+ ‘Muppets Haunted Mansion’ Trailer Is ‘A Party to Die For’ (VIDEO)

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‘This Is Us’: 6 Mind-Blowing Season 5 Finale Reveals

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