Clare Caitlin McNulty is an American actress. She is best known for playing Allie in the

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film ''

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'' and Chantal Witherbottom on the

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television series '' Search Party''.

Early life

Clare McNulty grew up in

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. She attended

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, graduating in 2007 with a BA in theatre and politics. As of 2015, she resides in

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Career

In 2014, she appeared in the

film ''

'', her first feature. The film, which was directed by

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and Charles Rogers, premiered at

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where it won that year's Grand Jury Award. In 2016, she again collaborated with Bliss and Rogers, appearing as Chantal Witherbottom on their

television series '' Search Party''.

Filmography

Film

Television

External links

References

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