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Natalie Morales (Actress)
Natalie Morales, born on February 15, 1985, is a prominent American actress and director. She garnered attention for her roles in various television series and feature films. Morales gained recognition through her starring role in the 2008 ABC Family series “The Middleman” and her significant contribution to the first season of the USA Network series “White Collar” in 2009.
In the realm of feature films, Morales showcased her versatility with appearances in notable productions such as “Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps” and “Going the Distance,” both released in 2010. Her television credits include a starring role in the Fox comedy series “The Grinder,” a main role in the NBC sitcom “Abby’s,” and recurring appearances in popular shows like NBC’s “Parks and Recreation,” HBO’s “The Newsroom,” and the Netflix series “Dead to Me.”
Beyond acting, Morales ventured into directing, marking her directorial debut with the teen comedy “Plan B,” released on Hulu in May 2021. She also directed and starred in “Language Lessons,” a film co-written with Mark Duplass, which premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival and was subsequently released in September 2021.
Morales’ career trajectory showcases her versatility and commitment to her craft. From her early appearances in series like “The Middleman” to her recent directorial ventures, she continues to leave a significant mark on the entertainment industry. Additionally, Morales made headlines in June 2017 when she openly discussed her identity, stating on social media that she identifies as queer, adding another dimension to her public persona. Natalie Morales
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Career
Natalie Morales, the actress, made her mark with a guest appearance on CSI: Miami in 2006, and also lent her talents to the video game version of the popular MTV series, Pimp My Ride, in the same year. Her breakthrough came with a major role in The Middleman, a sci-fi dramedy aired on the ABC Family network for one season, where she portrayed Wendy Watson, a character adapted from the comic book series of the same name. Morales expanded her creative horizons by starring in and executive producing the Web series Quitters, which was an official selection at the 3rd annual ITVFest (Independent Television Festival) in Los Angeles in August 2008. Natalie Morales
In 2009, Morales joined the cast of the USA Network television series White Collar for its first season, playing the role of Lauren Cruz, a junior FBI agent. After departing from White Collar, she found a regular spot on the NBC sitcom Parks and Recreation starting in May 2010, portraying Lucy, the girlfriend of Aziz Ansari’s character Tom Haverford and a bartender at The Snakehole Lounge. Morales also appeared in Oliver Stone’s 2010 film, Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps, a sequel to his 1987 classic. Additionally, she was cast as Chelsea Handler’s best friend in Are You There, Chelsea?, although she left the show due to creative changes. Her talent further shone through in Aaron Sorkin’s HBO drama, The Newsroom, where she guest-starred as Kaylee, the girlfriend of Dev Patel’s character, Neal. In 2013, Morales became part of the cast of Trophy Wife as Meg, Kate’s best friend. She joined the Fox series The Grinder in 2015 and made appearances in some episodes of the NBC series Powerless in 2017. Morales’s versatility was evident as she took on the role of Detective Anne Garcia in the Netflix horror comedy series Santa Clarita Diet in the same year.
Continuing her journey, Morales appeared in the NBC multi-camera sitcom Abby’s, created by Josh Malmuth and executive produced by Parks and Recreation creator Michael Schur. Premiering on March 28, 2019, Abby’s marked Morales’s third series for the network. Later in 2019, she was cast as Michelle in the second season of the Netflix black comedy series Dead to Me. In a testament to her growing acclaim, Morales landed the role of Kate Danton in the third season of The Morning Show, set to air in 2023. Natalie Morales
Directing
Morales directed the 2021 teenage comedy “Plan B,” starring Victoria Morales and Kohu Varma. The story revolves around two adolescents seeking a Plan B pill after a regrettable initial sexual encounter. NPR’s Linda Holmes praised Morales’ direction, applauding the cast and creators for crafting a cleverly balanced comedic masterpiece infused with horror and despair, featuring unexpected twists that, while somewhat structurally conventional, remain consistently surprising throughout.
Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021, Morales co-wrote and directed a drama film titled “Language Lessons.” The film stars Morales and writer-director Mark Duplass as a Spanish teacher (Morales) who engages with her student (Duplass) via Zoom. Morales’ writing received acclaim from IndieWire critic Katie Erbland for creating an intimate ‘zoom film.’ Premiering at the 71st edition of the Berlin International Film Festival in March of that year, it was later released in September 2021.
Personal life
A Miami native, Natalie Morales, hails from Florida and is of Cuban heritage. She received her education at St. Agatha Catholic School and Southwest Miami Senior High School. Additionally, she took part in the University of Miami’s Dow Jones Minority High School Journalism Workshop. On June 30, 2017, Morales publicly shared on social media that she identifies as queer.
Film and Television
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| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | The Time Machine | Natalie |
| 2010 | Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps | Churchill Schwartz Trader (Laura) |
| 2010 | Going the Distance | Brandy |
| 2011 | 6 Month Rule | Sophie |
| 2012 | Freeloaders | Red Dot Girl |
| 2017 | Battle of the Sexes | Rosie Casals |
| 2018 | Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse | Miss Calleros (voice) |
| 2019 | Stuber | Nicole Manning |
| 2021 | The Little Things | Detective Jamie Estrada |
| 2021 | Language Lessons | Cariño |
| 2021 | Happily | Patricia |
| 2021 | Plan B | — |
| 2022 | I’m Totally Fine | Jennifer |
| 2023 | If You Were the Last | Savannah Gherrity |
| 2023 | Self Reliance | Theresa |
| 2023 | No Hard Feelings | Sara |
| 2024 | My Dead Friend Zoe |
Television / TV
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | CSI: Miami | Anya Boa Vista |
| 2008 | Quitters | Natalie |
| 2008 | The Middleman | Wendy Watson |
| 2009 | Boldly Going Nowhere | Ruby |
| 2009 | Rockville CA | Isabel |
| 2009–2010 | White Collar | Lauren Cruz |
| 2010 | The Subpranos | Beatrice Ramirez |
| 2010–2015 | Parks and Recreation | Lucy |
| 2011 | The Cape | Kia |
| 2012 | The Newsroom | Kaylee |
| 2012–2013 | 90210 | Ashley Howard |
| 2013–2014 | Trophy Wife | Meg Gomez |
| 2014–2015 | Girls | Clementine |
| 2015–2016 | The Grinder | Claire Lacoste |
| 2017 | Grace and Frankie | Melissa |
| 2017 | Powerless | Green Fury |
| 2017 | Crashing | Stephanie |
| 2017 | Imaginary Mary | Rebecca |
| 2017 | Making History | Mona |
| 2017–2019 | Santa Clarita Diet | Anne Garcia |
| 2017–2018 | BoJack Horseman | Yolanda Buenaventura (voice) Mindy Buenaventura (voice) |
| 2018 | Alex, Inc. | Serena Bans |
| 2018 | Room 104 | Jess |
| 2018 | Dream Corp, LLC | Patient 6 |
| 2019 | Abby’s | Abby |
| 2019 | Sunnyside | Celeste |
| 2019–2023 | Harley Quinn | Lois Lane (voice) |
| 2020–2022 | Dead to Me | Michelle Gutierrez |
| 2020 | Home Movie: The Princess Bride | Inigo Montoya |
| 2020–2023 | Solar Opposites | Mrs. Perez / various (voice) |
| 2021–2022 | Mr. Mayor | Susan Alvarez-Craw |
| 2021–2023 | Rugrats | Betty DeVille (voice) |
| 2022–2023 | Firebuds | Valentina Vega-Vaughn / Viv (voice) |
| 2022 | The Young and the Restless | Talia Morgan |
| 2023 | History of the World, Part II | Cavewoman |
| 2023 | The Morning Show | Kate Danton |
Theatre
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Pimp My Ride | Aiyan | Video game |
Special Appearances
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| Year | Title | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Ye Watan Tumhara Hai | Various |
