Debra Wilson, born on April 26, 1962, in South Ozone Park, Queens, New York City, is an American actress and comedian. She is best known for being the longest-serving original cast member on the sketch comedy series Mad TV, where she appeared from 1995 to 2003.

Debra Wilson, also known as Debra Skelton, has made a name for herself through her versatile performances and numerous voice acting roles.

Growing up in New York City, she attended the New York City High School of the Performing Arts and later studied television and radio broadcasting at Syracuse University. Before her rise to fame, she worked as a preschool teacher and performed with various improv comedy troupes. Her television acting debut came on The Apollo Comedy Hour and The Uptown Comedy Club, where she became a series regular.

Her career took off when she joined the cast of Mad TV, where she created some of the most popular recurring characters. Among her characters were Latina bimbo Melina, Reality Check's Tovah McQueen, Stick Chick Autumn, and the fast-talking "Black American Princess" Bunifa Latifah Halifah Sharifa Jackson.

She was known for her impressions of celebrities like Oprah Winfrey and Whitney Houston. After leaving Mad TV, she continued to work in television, voice acting, and independent films.

She married writer and director Cliff Skelton in April 2006, but they separated in 2010. Her contributions to the world of comedy and entertainment have been recognized through various awards and accolades.

Her voice acting work in animated shows and video games, such as Mao Mao: Heroes of Pure Heart, Baby Shark's Big Show!, and Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, has further solidified her legacy. In 2022, she started voicing Daisy Duck on Mickey Mouse Funhouse, making her the first African-American performer of the character.