June Diane Raphael: The Funniest Woman on TV
June Diane Raphael is an American actress, comedian, and screenwriter who has starred in some of the funniest TV shows and movies of the past decade. She is known for her sharp wit, her deadpan delivery, and her ability to play both lovable and obnoxious characters. Raphael got her start in comedy as a member of the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York City. She quickly became one of the most popular performers at the UCB, and her sketch comedy duo with Casey Wilson, "Raphael and Wilson," was a huge hit. Raphael's first major television role was as Barb on the improvised comedy series "Players" on Spike TV. She then went on to star in the web series "Burning Love," which was a parody of reality dating shows. Raphael's big break came when she was cast as Brianna Hanson on the Netflix comedy series "Grace and Frankie." The show, which also stars Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin, is about two women who become friends after their husbands lea…
