A native of Oregon, actress Maria Thayer is best known for her comedic roles on blockbuster films "Forgetting Sarah Marshall," alongside Kristen Bell and Jason Segel, "Accepted," "Hitch" and "Strangers with Candy," both the movie and the television series. After her turn in "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" as a Mormon newlywed opposite "30 Rock" star Jack McBrayer, she reunited with McBrayer again on his hit NBC show, playing his character’s shallow love interest, Jennifer, on a 2009 Valentine’s Day episode.
Her resume boasts additional roles in Universal Picture’s "State of Play," playing Sonia, a mistress of a congressman played by Ben Affleck, and guest spots on several series, including "Will & Grace," "The Colbert Report," "Nip/Tuck," "Important Things with Demetri Martin," "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," "Lipstick Jungle," "30 Rock," "House M.D." and "Traffic Light."
Currently, Thayer stars with Chris Elliott in the Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim comedy series, "Eagleheart," which parodies cop shows with humorous violence. Thayer has just finished filming the feature "Let Go," with David Denman and Gillian Jacobs.
