Courtney Pauroso
- Known For
- Acting
- Active Years
- 2010–2026 (17 Years)
- Total Credits
- 36 credits in database
Biography
Courtney Pauroso is an American actress, writer, creator, director, and executive producer known for her work in film and television. Her acting credits include appearances in Jackass Forever, Jackass 4.5, Reno 911!: It's a Wonderful Heist, 2 Broke Girls, The Opening Act, VHYes, Take Care, and Dogleg. She is also the creator and star of the show Vanessa 5000. Pauroso specializes in one-woman shows that incorporate physical comedy and clowning. Her background includes performing with a Los Angeles clown collective mentored by Philip Burgers, also known as Dr. Brown. In addition to her acting and writing, she is trained in sketch comedy and improvisation, with the ability to perform in various accents including New York, Southern American, British, Irish, and Russian.
Career overview
Courtney Pauroso is an American actress, writer, creator, director, and executive producer. Her work includes a variety of television and film projects, such as Jackass Forever, Jackass 4.5, Reno 911!: It's a Wonderful Heist, 2 Broke Girls, The Opening Act, VHYes, Take Care, and Dogleg. She is also recognized for her performance in the project Courtney Pauroso: Vanessa 5000.
Pauroso is known for her work in one-woman shows that incorporate elements of physical comedy and clowning. She is the creator and star of the show Vanessa 5000. Her professional background includes performing as part of a Los Angeles clown collective nurtured by Philip Burgers, also known as Dr. Brown. Additionally, her skill set includes sketch comedy, improvisation, and a range of accents, including American regional dialects, British English, Cockney, Irish, and Russian. She has a total of 31 known credits listed in industry databases.
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Full Filmography
36 titles- Grind (2026)
- Plantasia (2026) as Janet
- The Studio (2025) as Gemma
- Take Care (2025) as Leah
- I Am A Robot (2024)
- MLM (2024)
- Courtney Pauroso: Vanessa 5000 (2024) as Vanessa 5000
- Courtney Pauroso: Vanessa 5000 (2024) Writer
- Courtney Pauroso: Vanessa 5000 (2024) Executive Producer
- Dogleg (2023) as Sunny
- Technical Support (2023) as Alana
- Jackass Forever (2022) as Self
- Jackass 4.5 (2022) as Self (archive footage)
- Escape (2022) as Woman
- Reno 911!: It's a Wonderful Heist (2022) as Freckles
- Milford (2021) as Erika Rice
- The Opening Act (2020) as Sophie
- VHYes (2020) as Cindy
- Florida Girls (2019) as Crystal Meth
- Standup and Away! with Brian Regan (2018) as Dana
- American Housewife (2016) as Connie
- Bad Internet (2016)
- See You Around (2016) as Allison
- Supers and Associates (2015) as Sex Appeal
- Key & Peele (2012) as Emily
- Key & Peele (2012) as Jiu Jitsu Woman
- 2 Broke Girls (2011) as Katie
- Franklin & Bash (2011) as Nancy Denuff
- Good Luck Charlie (2010) as Maureeen
- Perfect Couples (2010) as Crystal
- Perfect Couples (2010) as Lorraine
- The George Lucas Talk Show: Live as Self
- Ruthie Joins a Death Cult
- The Broadcast
- The Broadcast Director
- The Broadcast Creator
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Courtney Pauroso best known for?
Courtney Pauroso is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Studio (2025), Jackass Forever (2022), Jackass 4.5 (2022), Reno 911!: It's a Wonderful Heist (2022).
How many credits does Courtney Pauroso have?
Courtney Pauroso has accumulated over 36 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2010 to 2026.
What is Courtney Pauroso's background in cinema and television?
Courtney Pauroso is an American actress, writer, creator, director, and executive producer known for her work in film and television. Her acting credits include appearances in Jackass Forever, Jackass 4.5, Reno 911!: It's a Wonderful Heist, 2 Broke Girls, The Opening Act, VHYes, Take Care, and Dogleg. She is also the c...
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