Kelsey Gunn
Kelsey Gunn | |
|---|---|
 Kelsey Gunn at the Austin Film Festival | |
| Born | Kelsey Anna Solen Gunn Arlington, Washington, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Writer, and Comedian |
| Website | www |
Kelsey Gunn is an American actress. She is known for her film roles such as Little Jar (2022),[1] Bigfoot Famous (2021),[2] and Dude Bro Party Massacre 3 (2015),[3] in addition for her television roles such as the NBC comedy series Community, and for her work in the internet sketch group 5-Second Films.[4]
Career[edit]
Gunn had her first major film role in the 2015 American satirical slasher film Dude Bro Party Massacre 3,[5] created by the comedy troupe 5-Second Films.[6][7][8] She co-wrote her first feature film Little Jar[9][10][11] with creative partner and fiancé Dominic López. She also starred in the magical realism comedy which had its World Premiere at the Austin Film Festival in 2022.[12][13][14][15] Little Jar won the Grand Jury Prize for Best Narrative Feature at the 2022 Paris International Film Festival in addition to winning the Best Actress Award for her portrayal of misanthrope Ainsley, receiving positive praise from reviewers from Film Threat reviewer Bradley Gibson[16] and French film reviewer Latoya Austin.[17] Gunn's other notable roles include Bigfoot Famous, Nerdist Presents: The Mystic Museum, Influenced, and Assisting Navarro.
Gunn's television roles include appearances on Community, How to Be a Gentleman and Castle.
Filmography[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | The Death and Return of Superman | Young Max Landis | |
| 2015 | Dude Bro Party Massacre 3 | Samantha | |
| 2018 | Save Yourself | Amy | |
| 2020 | Assisting Navarro | Kelsey | written by Kelsey Gunn |
| 2020 | Influenced | Brittany | |
| 2021 | Bigfoot Famous | Martha Meltzer | |
| 2022 | Little Jar | Ainsley | co-written by Kelsey Gunn |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Casanovas | Kristen | Episode: "The Sex Tape" |
| 2009 | Operating Instructions | Nurse | Episode: Pilot |
| 2009-2010 | Community | Student | Episodes: "Environmental Science", "Contemporary American Poultry", "Anthropology 101" |
| 2010 | Castle | Sarah Lieberman | Episode: "Almost Famous" |
| 2012 | Meter Maids | Kelsey | Episode: "Bad" |
| 2012 | How to Be a Gentleman | Claudette | Episode: "How to be Draft Andrew" |
| 2012-2013 | SMBC Theatre | Various | Episodes: "Crazy Brain", "Batman Academy", "Office Survival" |
| 2013 | Date-A-Max | Tammi | Episode: "Tammi" |
| 2013-2014 | Uproxx Video | Various | Web series; 33 episodes |
| 2014 | The Front Page | Jane Presley | Episode: Pilot |
| 2014-2017 | The Cyanide & Happiness Show | Various | Recurring Role: 7 Episodes |
| 2015 | Rocket Jump: The Show | Woman with Broken Leg | Episode: "Truck Puncher v Bus Flipper" |
| 2017 | AOK | Other Woman | Episode: "Furry Shades Darker" |
| 2017 | Nerdist Presents: The Mystic Museum | Kelsey | Episode: Pilot |
| 2018 | The Blubburbs | Marina | Main Role |
| 2020 | Quinn's Place | Chelsea | Episode: "Stars & Squirts" |
| 2020-2023 | Grey Rabbit | Various | Recurring Role: 7 Episodes |
| 2009-2023 | 5 Second Films | Various | Main Role |
References[edit]
- ^ "Little Jar". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 2023-06-21.
- ^ "Bigfoot Famous". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 2023-06-21.
- ^ "Dude Bro Party Massacre III". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 2023-06-21.
- ^ "About Us". 5secondfilms.com. Retrieved 2023-06-21.
- ^ Donato, Matt (2021-10-26). "Dude Bro Party Massacre III is the best horror-satire nobody saw". Polygon. Retrieved 2023-06-21.
- ^ Fields, Jim (2013-05-04). "Check out 5-Second Films on TIME's 50 Best Websites list". Time. ISSN 0040-781X. Retrieved 2023-06-21.
- ^ "5 Second Films". Ora TV. Retrieved 2023-06-21.
- ^ "Penny Marshall, Adam Goldberg, and the 5 Second Films Team To Judge Tribeca's Vine Competition". Tribeca. 2013-03-29. Retrieved 2023-06-21.
- ^ L (2023-03-10). "Little Jar – Paris International Film Festival 2023 - Film Review". Franglais27 Tales. Retrieved 2023-06-21.
- ^ "Little Jar Featured, Reviews Film Threat". 2023-01-26. Retrieved 2023-06-21.
- ^ West, Rachel (2022-11-30). "Whistler Film Festival: Little Jar Review". That Shelf. Retrieved 2023-06-21.
- ^ Banks, Khoi (2022-08-31). "AUSTIN FILM FESTIVAL REVEALS FIRST WAVE OF SCREENINGS FOR AFF29". Austin Film Festival. Retrieved 2023-06-21.
- ^ "Austin Film Festival Reveals 1st Screening Wave & New Voice Award Winner". ScreenRant. 2022-08-31. Retrieved 2023-06-21.
- ^ "Austin Film Festival's Best Bets". KEYE. 2022-10-27. Retrieved 2023-06-21.
- ^ White, Abbey (2022-09-29). "Final Bob Saget Film Among Austin Film Festival Highlights (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2023-06-21.
- ^ "Little Jar Featured, Reviews". Film Threat. 2023-01-26. Retrieved 2023-06-21.
- ^ L (2023-03-10). "Little Jar – Paris International Film Festival 2023 - Film Review". Franglais27 Tales. Retrieved 2023-06-21.
External links[edit]
- Kelsey Gunn at IMDb