Clare McNulty
American actress
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Clare Caitlin McNulty (born October 15, 1984) is an American actress. She is best known for playing Allie in the independent comedy film Fort Tilden (2014) and Chantal Witherbottom on the HBO Max dark comedy television series Search Party (2016–2022).
Clare McNulty | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 15, 1984 |
| Education | Oberlin College |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Relatives | James F. McNulty Jr. (grandfather) |
Biography
Born on October 15, 1984, Clare Caitlin McNulty is the daughter of Michael and Linda McNulty.[1] She grew up in Tucson, Arizona.[2] She graduated from University High School in Tucson[3] and attended Oberlin College, where she met Sarah-Violet Bliss, and graduated in 2007.[4][5] Her interest in acting began when she participated in a theater workshop while she was a high-school student. She is the granddaughter of James F. McNulty Jr., who was a U. S. Congressman from Arizona.[3]
McNulty, an award-winning soprano, sang with the Tucson Girls Chorus when she was in high school.[6]
As of 2015, McNulty resides in Ditmas Park, Brooklyn.[7][8] In 2022, she signed with Key Talent Management.[9]
Fort Tilden, in which McNulty starred, won the Grand Jury Award at the 2014 SXSW Film Festival.[10]
Acting credits
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Fort Tilden | Allie | [11] |
| 2016 | Mad | Dr. Bolden | |
| 2019 | We Used to Know Each Other |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | High Maintenance | Actress | 1 episode | [12] |
| 2016–2022 | Search Party | Chantal Witherbottom | 27 episodes | [13] |
| 2024 | The Conners | Amanda | 1 episode | |
| Night Court | Layla | 1 episode | ||
| Loot | Louise | 1 episode | ||
| 2025 | Platonic | Dr. Rapaport | Episode: "Fore!" | [14] |
Theater
| Year | Title | Role | Venue | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Powerhouse | Mitzi | New Ohio Theatre | [15] |
