Katie Dippold
American screenwriter
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Katie Dippold (born January 10, 1980) is an American screenwriter. She was a writer on the NBC series Parks and Recreation and wrote The Heat starring Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy. She is the creator of Widow's Bay (2026).
Katie Dippold | |
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Dippold in 2026 | |
| Born | January 10, 1980 |
| Alma mater | Rutgers University (B.A.J.)[1] |
| Occupations | Screenwriter, actress |
| Years active | 2004–present |
Life and career
Dippold was born and raised in Freehold Township, New Jersey, and graduated from Rutgers University with a degree in journalism.[2][3]
After graduating, Dippold started a career in improvisational comedy at Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre (UCBT) in New York City. She still continues to perform improv in Los Angeles. Dippold has appeared as a sketch regular on Late Night with Conan O'Brien and was a cast member on the MTV comedic prank series Boiling Points. In 2006, she became a writer for the twelfth season of MADtv. In 2009, she joined the writing staff of Parks and Recreation where she worked for several seasons.
Dippold wrote the screenplay for the comedic film The Heat (2013), starring Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy, and directed by Paul Feig.[4] Dippold and director Feig later co-wrote the 2016 Ghostbusters.[4] She also wrote the Disney re-worked adaptation of The Haunted Mansion.[5] (2023). She was listed in 2012 under "10 Screenwriters to Watch" by Variety[6] and "13 People to Look Out For in 2013" in Interview.[7]
Dippold is the creator and showrunner of Widow's Bay (2026) starring Matthew Rhys, Stephen Root and Kate O'Flynn, and directed by Hiro Murai.[8]
In 2016, she went viral for a tweet featuring a photo of herself dressed as the Babadook while no one else was in costume.[9]
Personal life
Dippold is in a long-term relationship with former film studio executive Drew Crevello.[4]
Filmography
Film
Writer
- The Heat (2013)
- Spy (2015) (Uncredited revision[10])
- Ghostbusters (2016)
- Snatched (2017)
- Haunted Mansion (2023)
Acting credits
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | The Heat | ER Nurse |
| 2015 | Spy | Katherine |
| 2016 | Ghostbusters | Rental Agent |
| 2017 | Snatched | Shopper |
Television
| Year | Title | Creator | Writer | Executive producer |
Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–2009 | Mad TV | No | Yes | Co-producer | Wrote 54 episodes |
| 2009–2013 | Parks and Recreation | No | Yes | Co-producer | Wrote 7 episodes |
| 2026–present | Widow's Bay | Yes | Yes | Yes | [11][12] |
Acting credits
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004–2005 | Boiling Points | Series regular | |
| 2006 | Munchies | Byte | Episode: "Munchies" |
| 2007 | Fat Guy Stuck in Internet | 8 episodes | |
| 2009–2013 | Parks and Recreation | Mindy Marfan / Woman in Line | 4 episodes |
| 2010 | Players | Jackie | Episode: "Teardrop Angels" |
| 2013 | Comedy Bang! Bang! | Janet Villalobos | Episode: "Rainn Wilson Wears a Short Sleeved Plaid Shirt & Colorful Sneakers" |
| 2015 | Brooklyn Nine-Nine | Diane | Episode: "The Wednesday Incident" |
