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Kate Flannery (born June 10, 1964)[1] is an American actress. Following her early theatre work, Flannery had her screen breakthrough playing Meredith Palmer on the NBC series The Office, which won her two Screen Actors Guild Awards. She went on to guest star on CBS shows Magnum P.I. and Young Sheldon. She competed on the 28th season of Dancing with the Stars and voiced Barb on the animated series Steven Universe.

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Early life

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Flannery was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, daughter of Tom and Joan Flannery,[1] and was raised in the suburb Ardmore, Pennsylvania.[2] She studied for two years at Shenandoah Conservatory in Virginia and then transferred to the University of the Arts in Philadelphia.[2] She has five sisters and a brother,[2] and is three minutes younger than her twin sister, who is a social worker.[3]

Career

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A former member of The Second City's National Touring Company, Flannery is an original member of Chicago's Annoyance Theatre, where she appeared in over 15 shows including The Miss Vagina Pageant and The Real Live Brady Bunch.

The Lampshades, a cult comedy lounge act consisting of Flannery and veteran improviser Scot Robinson, has been running in Hollywood and in comedy festivals since 2001 and was seen at the U.S. Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen, Colorado. The Lampshades was New York magazine's "LA Pick" for 2006,[4] and was declared "Best Saturday Comedy Show of the Year" by LA Weekly.[citation needed]

Flannery appeared as the alcoholic, divorced, single mother Meredith Palmer on the television comedy The Office, following appearances on The Bernie Mac Show, Boomtown, Curb Your Enthusiasm, and Jimmy Kimmel Live!. The Office earned her and the rest of its cast acclaim, along with several accolades, such as winning two Screen Actors Guild Awards for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series, with an additional five nominations for the same award. In 2008, Flannery was a talent scout on Last Comic Standing with her Office costar Brian Baumgartner, and she appeared with the cast of The Office on Celebrity Family Feud.

Flannery in 2009

In 2010, Flannery played Harper's mom on the Disney Channel's Wizards of Waverly Place as Elaine Finkle. Flannery also appeared as a judge in a 2009 episode of Iron Chef America.[5] Flannery has been touring with Jane Lynch as her sidekick on stage since 2013 in her show See Jane Sing with Tim Davis and the Tony Guerrero Quintet, playing the Kennedy Center, Joe's Pub, the Borgata and 30 cities.

Flannery was in the long running New York hit, Nora Ephron's Love, Loss, and What I Wore. She also played Neely O'Hara in the 1996 off-Broadway musical Valley of the Dolls, an adaptation of the 1967 film, at the Circle in the Square Theatre in New York City and Los Angeles.[6] Also in Los Angeles, she played the teen prostitute and Blair's sister in The Phacts of Life at the Renberg Theatre and in the Lily Tomlin/Jane Wagner production of Three Feet Under at The Evidence Room. Jane Lynch's Christmas album A Swingin' Little Christmas features Kate Flannery, and reached #8 on the Billboard top 100 charts.[7]

Flannery also appeared on The Jay Leno Show portraying Wendy in a skit at the time of the burger chain's 40th anniversary.[8] She was a contestant on 19 episodes of Celebrity Name Game, two episodes of Hollywood Game Night with Jane Lynch. Flannery also appeared on Don't Forget the Lyrics and hosted Standup in Stilettos for two seasons on the TV Guide network. She is the former musical director of the Los Angeles Drama Club, teaching Shakespeare to children and young adults.

In 2016, she had a recurring role on ABC's American Housewife as Crossing Guard Sandy,[9] played a janitor in an episode of Brooklyn Nine-Nine, appeared on FOX's New Girl and MTV's Mary + Jane, and in 2017, recurred on Cartoon Network's Steven Universe as Barbara "Barb" Miller.[10] Flannery was a member of the band Mono Puff under the stage name "Lady Puff". She toured with the band and sang on their second album, It's Fun to Steal.

In 2019, Flannery was announced as one of the celebrities to compete on season 28 of Dancing with the Stars. She was partnered with first-time professional Pasha Pashkov and was eliminated fifth.[11] She joined the show's live tour in 2020, but it was cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[12]

In 2022, it was announced that Flannery would star in the comedy film Plan B alongside Jon Heder, Tom Berenger, and Shannon Elizabeth.[13]

In 2024, Flannery competed in season eleven of The Masked Singer as "Starfish". She was eliminated on "Queen Night" alongside Charlie Wilson as "Ugly Sweater".[14]

In 2025, Flannery appeared on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire alongside her co-star from The Office, Oscar Nunez. She and Nunez went on to win the million-dollar top prize, splitting $500,000 each for their respective charities, Philabundance and Planned Parenthood.[15]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
1999 Can't Stop Dancing Tonia
Trick Ridiculous Writer
2000 Amy Stiller's Breast Reporter Short film
2002 Life Without Dick Crampy Legs Partygoer
2003 Carolina Café Waitress
2005 The Heir Apparent Heidi Short film
I'm Not Gay Secretary Short film
2006 Danny Roane: First Time Director Marla
2007 Jesus People Sharon Nyenhuis Short film
Wild Girls Gone Reading Circle #4
2009 Coco Lipshitz: Behind the Laughter Reporter Short film
You Airline Counter Girl
2010 Finger Babies Teacher Video short
2012 Love or Whatever Rosemary
2014 At the Devil's Door Rosemary
Break Point Commonwealth Rep
Helicopter Mom Norma
Cooties Charman
2015 Emergency Contact Carol Short film
Dial a Prayer Cora's coworker
Slow Learners Principal Miller [16]
2016 4th Man Out Karen [17]
2017 How to Get Girls Linda Fox
2018 Fishbowl California Susan [18]
Stuck Ms. Jenkins
2020 Golden Arm Randy [19]
2022 The Prank Loretta [20]

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
2001 Spyder Games Bunny Recurring role (5 episodes)
2002 Curb Your Enthusiasm Cop #2 Episode: "The Corpse-Sniffing Dog"
Saturday Night Live Lucy (voice) Episode: "Al Gore/Phish"
2003 Boomtown Tracey Episode: "Inadmissable"
2004 Crossballs: The Debate Show Episode: "Plastic Surgery: Nip-pocalypse?"
The Bernie Mac Show Christopher's Mom Episode: "Stiff Upper Lip"
2005–2013 The Office Meredith Palmer Main role (187 episodes)
2006 The Office: The Accountants Meredith Palmer Episode: "Meredith"
2008 The Office: The Outburst Meredith Palmer Episode: "The Explanation"
Iron Chef America Herself, judge Episode: "Morimoto vs. Mason"
2009 Rise and Fall of Tuck Johnson Nikki Strokums
The Office: Blackmail Meredith Palmer
The Jay Leno Show Wendy, Mrs. Claus 2 episodes
2010 Wizards of Waverly Place Elaine Finkle Episode: "Wizards vs. Finkles"
The Office: The 3rd Floor Meredith Palmer 2 episodes
2011 The Soup Brenna Episode: "The Soup Awards"
The Christmas Pageant Beverly Simmons Television film
The Life & Times of Tim Irene, Jean Gillis (voice) 2 episodes
2013 Jessie Corporal Cookie Episode: "G.I. Jessie"
Lakewood Plaza Turbo Carol, Gertie (voice) Pilot for OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes[21]
2015–2018 Steven Universe Barb Miller (voice) 5 episodes[21]
Another Period Anne Sullivan 2 episodes
2016 Brooklyn Nine-Nine "Mean" Marge Bronigan Episode: "Adrian Pimento"
New Girl Mary Ellen Episode: "Hubbedy Bubby"
Disengaged Chef Super Deluxe web series; episode "Food and Wine"
American Housewife Crossing Guard Sandy 2 episodes
2017 Kevin (Probably) Saves the World Ann Russo Episode: "How to Be Good"
2017–2019 OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes Carol (voice) Main cast[21]
2018 All Night Principal Saperstein 9 episodes
Liza on Demand Karaoke Woman Episode: "MoJoe"
2019 Young Sheldon Nurse Nora Episode: "A Tummy Ache and a Whale of a Metaphor"
Dancing with the Stars Contestant 9 episodes
2019–2020 Summer Camp Island Georgina (voice) 2 episodes
2021 That Girl Lay Lay Mitzy Episode: "Lay Lay the Legendary"
Magnum P.I. Erin Episode: "Texas Wedge"
2022 PBC Jessica
2023; 2025 Kiff Agnes, Kion (voice) 3 episodes[21]
2023 Is It Cake? Herself / Judge Episode: "S'more Cake Please"
2024 Hell's Kitchen Herself Guest diner; episode: "#HellishHangover"
The Masked Singer Herself/Starfish Season 11 contestant
2025 Night Court Marge Episode: "The Jakeout"
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire Herself Contestant

Video games

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Year Title Role Notes
2018 OK K.O.! Let's Play Heroes Carol [21]

Dancing with the Stars performances

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Week # Dance/Song Judges' score Result
Inaba Goodman Tonioli
1 Cha-cha-cha / "She Works Hard for the Money" 5 5 5 No Elimination
2 Foxtrot / "Fly Me to the Moon" 7 7 7 Safe
3 Quickstep / "9 to 5" 8 8 8 Safe
4 Argentine Tango/ "Hands to Myself" 7 71/6 6 Safe
5 Jazz / "A Spoonful of Sugar" 8 8 8 No Elimination
6 Viennese waltz / "I Have Nothing" 9 9 9 Safe
7 Rumba /"Wicked Game"
Team Freestyle / "Sweet Dreams" 		8
8 		8
8 		8
8 		Bottom Two
8 Jive /""Heat Wave""
Cha-Cha-Cha / "Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)" 		8
Won 		8
Dance 		8
Off 		Eliminated

1 Score given by guest judge Leah Remini.

Awards and nominations

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List of awards and nominations received by Kate Flannery
Year Award Category Work Result
2018 Behind the Voice Actors Awards Best Female Vocal Performance in a Television Series in a Guest Role Steven Universe Nominated
Best Vocal Ensemble in a New Television Series OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes Nominated
2006 Gold Derby Awards Ensemble of the Year The Office Nominated
2007 Won
2008 Nominated
2009 Nominated
2007 Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series The Office Won
2008 Won
2009 Nominated
2010 Nominated
2011 Nominated
2012 Nominated
2013 Nominated
2008 TV Land Awards Future Classic Award The Office Won

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Kate Flannery (born June 10, 1964) is an American actress, comedian, and singer best known for her portrayal of the irreverent and often inebriated Meredith Palmer on the sitcom from 2005 to 2013. Born Katherine Patricia Flannery in , , she grew up in the suburb of Ardmore as one of seven siblings in an Irish-American family whose parents owned a local bar. Flannery's early career involved extensive work in improvisation and theater, including stints with Chicago's Second City National Touring Company and the Annoyance Theatre, after studying at the Shenandoah Conservatory and graduating from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. She supported herself as a waitress and office worker while performing in clubs across Chicago, New York, and Los Angeles, and served as musical director for the Los Angeles Drama Club. Her early screen appearances included uncredited extras roles in films like Taps (1981) and Eddie and the Cruisers (1983). The role of Meredith on marked Flannery's breakthrough, earning her ensemble cast recognition through awards such as the 2007 Gold Derby Award and for outstanding performance by an ensemble in a comedy series. She has since guest-starred on series including , , , , and , while also appearing in independent films such as (2020). As a singer and performer, Flannery has collaborated with musician of They Might Be Giants, co-starred in the lounge act parody The Lampshades with Scot Robinson, and toured with in shows like Two Lost Souls and the Billboard Top 10 holiday album A Swingin' Little Christmas; as of 2025, she continues to tour with Lynch in cabaret productions such as The Trouble with Angels and was inducted into Archbishop Carroll High School's Hall of Fame. In 2019, she competed on Season 28 of ABC's and joined its live tour across 40 cities.

Early life

Family and upbringing

Kate Flannery was born on June 10, 1964, in , , to parents Tom and Joan Flannery. She grew up as one of seven children in an Irish-American Catholic family, including five sisters and one brother. Her twin sister, Susie, works as a social worker at Hospital. The family initially resided in Philadelphia's Mount Airy neighborhood until Flannery was seven years old, at which point they relocated to the suburb of , to accommodate their growing household. Her father ran Flannery’s Tavern in the city's Nicetown area from the 1950s through the 1990s, reflecting the family's working-class roots tied to Philadelphia's Irish heritage. Later, her brother opened and operated the related T.A. Flannery’s in Center City until its closure in 2011. In this boisterous, large household, Flannery developed an outgoing personality, learning early on how to capture attention and "" amid the sibling dynamics. Her initial exposure to came through family influences and local opportunities, such as auditioning for Philadelphia-area children's television programs like the Showcase and Chief Halftown, as well as community theater groups, though these efforts met with rejections that shaped her resilience. By age 13, inspired by the Broadway production of Annie featuring Philadelphia native , she began pursuing voice lessons to nurture her budding interest in performance.

Education

Kate Flannery attended Archbishop Carroll High School in , graduating in 1982. During her senior year, she gained early performance experience by appearing in a production of at the Riverfront Dinner Theater. Flannery began her formal theater training at the Shenandoah Conservatory of Music in , where she studied for two years from 1982 to 1984. This initial conservatory education provided foundational skills in performance and , preparing her for advanced studies. She then transferred to the University of the Arts in , where she continued her education and earned a (BFA) degree in 1987. Her program focused on and performance, emphasizing practical training through auditions and theater engagement in the local scene; during this time, she auditioned extensively for professional productions in and New York while working part-time jobs to support her studies. This hands-on approach honed her skills in and character development, key elements of her artistic formation.

Career

Improvisation and theater

After graduating from the University of the Arts in with a degree in theater, Kate Flannery moved to to immerse herself in the city's vibrant improv scene. There, she honed her comedic timing through intensive training and performances that emphasized spontaneous character work and ensemble dynamics. In the early 1990s, Flannery joined the Second City's National Touring Company, where she traveled across the country delivering high-energy improv sets that showcased her ability to build absurd scenarios and quick-witted responses. Around the same time, she became a founding member of the , contributing to original productions such as Manson: The Musical and The Miss Vagina Pageant, which blended irreverent humor with musical elements to challenge conventional theater norms. These experiences at the , known for its raw, unfiltered style, helped solidify her reputation as a versatile performer comfortable with edgy, improvisational content. By the mid-1990s, Flannery relocated to to pursue broader stage opportunities, later spending time in New York for additional theater work while supporting herself through waiting tables. In LA, she took on key roles like Neely O'Hara in a stage adaptation of Valley of the Dolls, a production that allowed her to explore dramatic musical theater alongside her comedic roots. Her early improv sketches from continued to influence her style, emphasizing physicality and vocal improvisation in live settings. Later, she collaborated with on and anti-cabaret tours, including the holiday show A Swingin' Little Christmas, which toured venues in , New York, and beyond, featuring jazz-infused standards and witty banter.

Breakthrough in television

Flannery began appearing in guest roles on television in the early 2000s, including as Christopher's Mom in the episode "" of in 2004 and as Cop #2 in the episode "The Corpse-Sniffing Dog" in 2002. These early spots showcased her comedic timing honed from years in , allowing her to transition from stage work to on-screen performances. Her breakthrough came with the role of Meredith Palmer on the sitcom (2005–2013), where she joined the cast in the second season after auditioning initially for the part of . The character, a supplier relations representative at , was originally cast with another actor who did not work out, leading to Flannery's second audition where she delivered a more subdued, style as requested by the director. Meredith was conceived as a divorced, post-hysterectomy, lactose-intolerant blue-collar woman with no makeup to emphasize her raw, unpolished persona, and her boisterous, alcoholic traits evolved organically from the writers' room, drawing partial inspiration from Flannery's experiences growing up around her family's Philadelphia bar. Over the show's nine seasons, Meredith served as comic relief through her unapologetic antics and office disruptions, often highlighting her struggles with alcoholism and personal chaos while providing contrast to the ensemble's dynamics. Key moments included her alcoholism being revealed during a Season 2 Christmas party where she gets excessively drunk and removes her top, the Season 3 "Business School" episode where a bat tangles in her hair leading to Dwight Schrute's overzealous intervention with a trash bag over her head, and the Season 4 "Fun Run" premiere where Michael Scott accidentally hits her with his car, prompting a charity run that underscores her resilience amid absurdity. In Season 5's "Moroccan Christmas," her drunken behavior at a party—culminating in setting her hair on fire—triggers a botched office intervention by Michael, further developing her arc as the group's chaotic supplier who faces consequences with defiant humor. These episodes exemplified Meredith's role in amplifying the show's mockumentary style, blending physical comedy with emotional undercurrents. The portrayal of Meredith elevated Flannery from relative obscurity in improv and theater circles to mainstream recognition, transforming her into a fan-favorite within the The Office ensemble alongside stars like , whose Michael Scott often catalyzed her character's outrageous scenarios. The role's cultural impact endures through the series' syndication and streaming popularity, with Flannery noting frequent fan interactions at conventions where viewers celebrate Meredith's shameless authenticity, solidifying her as an iconic figure of unfiltered in workplace .

Post-The Office roles

Following the conclusion of The Office in 2013, Kate Flannery faced challenges related to , often being cast in guest roles as inebriated or eccentric characters reminiscent of her portrayal of Meredith Palmer. In interviews, she has noted that while the role provided lasting recognition, it sometimes limited initial opportunities to diverse parts, prompting her to seek varied projects in television, , and performance to showcase her range. This transition allowed her to explore genres beyond comedy, including drama and animation, while leveraging her improv background for improvisational elements in new work. Flannery secured several notable television guest appearances in the years after The Office, demonstrating her versatility in supporting roles. She played Nora, a school nurse, in the 2019 episode "A Tummy Ache and a Whale of a Metaphor" on Young Sheldon. In 2021, she portrayed Erin, a boisterous bar patron, in the Magnum P.I. episode "Texas Wedge," contributing to the series' blend of action and humor during its run from 2018 to 2024. More recently, in 2025, Flannery guest-starred as Marge in the Night Court episode "The Jakeout," where her character was involved in a courtroom case centered on branding and relationships. In September 2025, she reunited with fellow Office alum Oscar Nuñez on the season finale of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, competing as a celebrity contestant and winning $1 million for charities Planned Parenthood and Philabundance. Later that month, she appeared as Molly in the Rhett & Link's Wonderhole episode "Extreme Camouflage Hide and Seek," adding to her diverse guest spots in comedy series. In voice acting, Flannery provided the voice for Barbara "Barb" Miller, Sadie's no-nonsense mother and , across multiple episodes of the animated series from 2015 to 2019, adding depth to the show's ensemble through her distinctive delivery. Beyond scripted roles, she diversified into with her participation in season 11 of The Masked Singer in 2024, performing as Starfish and delivering a notable rendition of Queen's "Under " during Queen Night before her elimination in the battle royale of episode 7. Flannery has also expanded her career through live performances and public speaking, often drawing on her legacy to discuss creativity and resilience. She has toured extensively with Emmy-winning actress in musical comedy shows, including the holiday-themed A Swingin' Little Christmas (premiered 2018) and The Trouble with Angels (ongoing into ), where she serves as a comedic foil and vocalist in cabaret-style productions featuring arrangements of classics. Additionally, Flannery delivers keynote addresses on topics like , , and personal growth, booking through agencies for corporate and motivational events.

Filmography and media appearances

Film

Kate Flannery made her film debut in the 1999 independent comedy Can't Stop Dancing, portraying Tonia, a participant in a contest gone awry. That same year, she appeared in the Trick as the Ridiculous Writer, a quirky club-goer who offers absurd advice during a chaotic night out in . After focusing primarily on television, Flannery returned to feature films in 2012 with Love or Whatever, playing Rosemary, the supportive mother of a gay realtor navigating romance and family dynamics. In 2014, she starred in the horror-comedy as Charman, a teacher trapped in an elementary school amid a viral outbreak turning children into . She also played Norma in Helicopter Mom, the overprotective mother of a son who fakes being gay to appease her expectations. Flannery had a prolific year in 2015, appearing in multiple comedies. In Dial a Prayer, she portrayed Siobhan, a colleague at a religious hotline service helping a young woman find purpose. She played Principal Miller in Slow Learners, the school administrator overseeing two awkward teachers attempting self-improvement before prom. In 4th Man Out, Flannery was Karen, the wife of a straight-laced friend supporting a man's coming-out journey. She also appeared as Assistant Principal Gruber in the dark comedy Tenured, dealing with academic rivalries and tenure pressures at a university. In 2017, she took on the role of Linda Fox in How to Get Girls, a coming-of-age where she plays a parent in the lives of high school boys scheming for popularity. The following year, Flannery appeared in Fishbowl California as Susan, an eccentric resident in a neighborhood filled with quirky characters facing personal crises. In 2019's Stuck, she portrayed Ms. Jenkins, a involved in a tense situation when a woman gets trapped in an . Flannery continued with comedic supporting parts in the 2020s. In Golden Arm (2020), she played Randy, a tough competitor in a female arm-wrestling tournament centered on an unlikely underdog. Her later films include Bolt From The Blue (2023), a drama about resilience after tragedy; The Prank (2024) as Loretta, the mother of teens plotting revenge on a teacher; Micro Budget (2024), an independent comedy about low-budget filmmaking; Plan B (2024) as Jane Brantley, a key figure in a teen's quest for emergency contraception; Miss Valentine (2024) as Darla Rains, part of a holiday-themed ensemble; and the upcoming Terms and Conditions (2025).

Television

Kate Flannery began her television career with several guest appearances in the 1990s and early 2000s. She appeared as a nurse in one episode of the medical drama in 1998. In 1999, she guest-starred as Nina in an episode of the sitcom . She had a recurring role as Daisy on (4 episodes, 2002–2003) and played Monica, a , in the 2002 episode "Call Me Crazy" of . Flannery achieved her breakthrough role as Meredith Palmer, the boisterous and often inebriated supplier relations representative at , on the mockumentary sitcom . She appeared in 77 episodes across seasons 2 through 9, from 2005 to 2013, with notable arcs including Meredith's involvement in office pranks, holiday mishaps, and personal escapades like her brief stint as a in season 6. During her time on The Office, Flannery took on a recurring role as Wanda, the quirky deputy, in five episodes of the Syfy science fiction series Eureka from 2010 to 2012. She also guest-starred as Billie on My Name Is Earl (3 episodes, 2008), Eleanor on Curb Your Enthusiasm (1 episode, 2009), Brenda on It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (1 episode, 2010), and Donna on 30 Rock (1 episode, 2012). After The Office concluded, Flannery continued with guest and recurring roles in various series. She portrayed Crossing Guard Sandy in two episodes of the ABC sitcom American Housewife in 2016 and Margaret in one episode of Brooklyn Nine-Nine in 2018. In 2017, she appeared as Mutt Nutter in three episodes of the seventh season of American Horror Story: Cult. Flannery provided the voice for Barb Miller, Sadie's mother, in three episodes of the Cartoon Network animated series Steven Universe: "Love Letters" and "Sadie's Song" (both 2015), and "The Big Show" (2018). She also voiced Carol in multiple episodes of OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes from 2017 to 2019. She guest-starred as Nurse Nora in the 2019 episode "A Tummy Ache and a Whale of a Metaphor" of CBS's Young Sheldon. In 2023, she voiced Hela in one episode of Krapopolis and Agnes in multiple episodes of Kiff. In 2025, Flannery appeared as Marge in the episode "The Jakeout" of the NBC revival Night Court.

Reality television and other media

Kate Flannery competed in season 28 of in 2019, paired with professional dancer Pasha Pashkov. The duo performed a variety of routines, including a jive to "Good as Hell" by in week 2, scoring 24 out of 30, and an to "Hands to Myself" by in week 4, earning 26 points. They advanced to week 7's Disney Night, where their contemporary routine to "Reflection" from Mulan received 25 points. In the results show, after was eliminated first, Flannery and Pashkov faced in a dance-off (salsa vs. jive), but the judges saved Davis, eliminating Flannery and placing 7th overall. In the 2010s and 2020s, Flannery collaborated with on cabaret-style tours, beginning as Lynch's sidekick in an anti-cabaret show featuring , , and musical numbers from stage and film. Their partnership evolved into the production A Swingin' Little Christmas in 2016, which toured nationally and played Broadway, blending holiday tunes with irreverent humor. By 2025, they launched The Trouble with Angels, a raucous evening of and performed across U.S. theaters, including stops at the Balboa Theatre in and the AT&T Performing Arts Center in . Flannery appeared as the masked contestant Starfish on season 11 of The Masked Singer in 2024, debuting in the second episode with a performance of "9 to 5" by Dolly Parton. Her clue packages referenced her The Office role and improvisational background, and she advanced through performances like "I'm Every Woman" by Whitney Houston before elimination on Queen Night with "We Are the Champions" by Queen, where she was unmasked on April 17, 2024. Flannery has made guest appearances on various podcasts, discussing her career in episodes such as The Three Questions with Andy Richter in 2022, where she shared improv origins and The Office experiences, and Inside of You with Michael Rosenbaum in 2022, covering collaborations with Lynch. She also featured on The Office Deep Dive in 2023, reflecting on her character Meredith Palmer.

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryWorkResult
2006Gold Derby AwardsEnsemble of the YearThe OfficeNominated
2007Gold Derby AwardsEnsemble of the YearThe OfficeWon
2007Screen Actors Guild AwardsOutstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy SeriesThe OfficeWon
2007TV Guide AwardsFavorite EnsembleThe OfficeWon
2008Screen Actors Guild AwardsOutstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy SeriesThe OfficeWon
2008TV Land AwardsFuture Classic AwardThe OfficeWon
2009Screen Actors Guild AwardsOutstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy SeriesThe OfficeNominated
2010Screen Actors Guild AwardsOutstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy SeriesThe OfficeNominated
2011Screen Actors Guild AwardsOutstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy SeriesThe OfficeNominated
2012Screen Actors Guild AwardsOutstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy SeriesThe OfficeNominated
2013Screen Actors Guild AwardsOutstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy SeriesThe OfficeNominated
2018Behind the Voice Actors AwardsBest Vocal Ensemble in a New Television SeriesOK K.O.! Let's Be HeroesNominated
2018Behind the Voice Actors AwardsBest Female Vocal Performance in a Television Series in a Guest RoleSteven UniverseNominated

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  38. https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/kate_flannery
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  41. https://teamcoco.com/podcasts/the-three-questions-with-andy-richter/episodes/kate-flannery
  42. https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Fh2P5t3phpz2D15BqHXOu
  43. https://kids.kiddle.co/Kate_Flannery
  44. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0281212/awards/
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