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Kris McGaha (born February 6, 1966) is an American
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hostess. McGaha appeared on
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'' television show, co-hosting with
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Biography

McGaha started her career as a 16-year-old performer and stand-up comedian at Houston's
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. Her big break was co-hosting 65 episodes of
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's ''
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''. In addition to hosting, Kris did sketch work on ''
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'', ''
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'', and guest-starred on ''
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''. She also appeared on various hidden camera shows, including '' Invasion of Hidden Cameras'', ''
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'' and a hidden-camera segment (relating to "
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") on '' Penn & Teller: Bullshit!''.


Credits


Film

*'' Nobody's Perfect'' (2004) *''Radio Free Steve'' (2000) - Ragina *'' The Curve'' (1998) - Renee *''Strippers Pole'' (2002) - Host *''Following Tildy'' (2002) - Tildy


Television

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Dirty Jobs ''Dirty Jobs'' is an American television series that originally aired on the Discovery Channel in which host Mike Rowe is shown performing difficult, strange, disgusting, or messy occupational duties alongside the job's current employees. The sho ...
"'' *''" Invasion of Hidden Cameras"'' - Host *''" Penn & Teller: Bullshit!"'' - H2O Petitioner *''"
Curb Your Enthusiasm ''Curb Your Enthusiasm'', also known colloquially simply as ''Curb'', is an American television comedy of manners created by Larry David that premiered on HBO with an hour-long special in October 17, 1999, followed by 12 seasons broadcast from Oc ...
"'' - Diane Keaton's Assistant *''"
Later Later may refer to: * Future The future is the time after the past and present. Its arrival is considered inevitable due to the existence of time and the laws of physics. Due to the apparent nature of reality and the unavoidability of the futur ...
"'' - Sketch Performer *''"
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno ''The Tonight Show with Jay Leno'' is an American television talk show broadcast by NBC. The show is the fourth and sixth installment of ''The Tonight Show''. Hosted by Jay Leno, it aired from May 25, 1992, to May 29, 2009, replacing ''The Ton ...
"'' - Sketch Performer *''"
Loveline ''Loveline'' is a radio syndication, syndicated radio Talk show, call-in program in North America that features medical and relationship advice, often with guest appearances by actors and musicians. For most of its original run until ending in ...
"'' - Co-Host *" Ask Rita" - HerselfBoston.com / A&E / TV / Critic's corner
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References


External links


McGaha's Official Site
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TV Guide
{{DEFAULTSORT:McGaha, Kris 1966 births Living people People from Oswego, New York