Rachel Dratch was born on February 22, 1966 in Lexington, Massachusetts. She studied at Darthmouth College where she majored in drama and psychology. She was popularly known for her inclusion in the show
Saturday Night Live. Her film credits included
Down with Love, Click, Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star and
The Hebrew Hammer. At present, she is part of the comedy television series 30 Rock where she plays the Actress.
The
Actress portrays a wide variety of characters throughout the series. She appears in nearly all episodes but never plays a recurring character. Her characters include Elizabeth Taylor, a Spanish maid and a cat wrangler to name a few.