Debra Wilson

Debra Wilson (also credited as Debra Skelton, Debra Wilson Skelton, and Debra Renee Wilson) is an American screen performer, comedian, voice actress, and TV presenter born on April 26, 1962, in New York City. With a career spanning live-action and animation, she’s recognized for a versatile style that moves easily from broad comedy to grounded character work.

Wilson became a defining presence on sketch television as the longest-running original cast member of Mad TV. She appeared across the series’ first eight seasons (1995–2003), building a reputation for sharp impressions, fearless physical comedy, and a knack for transforming into wildly different personas week to week.

Beyond sketch, Wilson’s film and TV credits highlight her range. She appears in projects such as Jane White Is Sick & Twisted (Chi-Chi), Untold (Merral), Perfect Combination (Mrs. Lewis), Foibles (Alexandra), and Hypochondriac (Dr. Miller). Her voice work includes Hoodwinked Too! Hood VS. Evil (Iana) and Baby Shark's Big Movie (Grandma Shark).

Whether delivering punchlines, anchoring ensemble casts, or lending personality to animated characters, Debra Wilson remains a reliable, scene-stealing talent whose credits reflect both longevity and creative breadth.