Nicole Sullivan grew up doing theater in NYC, then went on to study theater at Northwestern University. After moving to LA, her career started in 1995 when she got cast on "MADtv" .
Graduated from Northwestern University on the Deans List.
Attended Middleburgh High School in upstate New York.
Is a huge proponent of rescuing animals. She currently has 2 cats (Maddie and Smush) and 3 dogs "Funsies, Donut, and Herman".
Parents named Ed and Madonna.
Was elected senior class president in high school.
Was the overall champion on "Celebrity Poker Showdown" s first season.
Nicole was the first champion of the "Celebrity Poker Showdown" match-up on Bravo, winning $100,000 for her chosen charity.
Was originally cast as Leela in Matt Groening s "Futurama" but was replaced by Katey Sagal
Engaged to actor Jason Packham
Grew up in Manhattan.
In May of 2004, she donated the $100,000 she won on "Celebrity Poker Showdown" to her favorite charity, Alley Cat Allies, an organization that rescues cats and promotes spaying/neutering.
Played the "Vancome Lady" on "MADtv" .
Is of German and Irish.
Son Dashel Pierce, born 12 May 2007.
Close friend with actresses Christa Miller and Sarah Chalke.
Son, Beckett Edward, born August 31, 2009. He weighed 8 lbs. 6 oz.
Appeared in a commercial for "Jenny Craig".
