Missi Pyle, born Andrea Kay Pyle on November 16, 1972, in Houston, Texas, is an American actress and singer. She grew up in Memphis, Tennessee, and attended the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 1995.

Her career began with a minor role in the film "As Good as It Gets" in 1997, but she gained widespread recognition for her role in the sci-fi parody "Galaxy Quest" in 1999.

Her career has been marked by a diverse range of roles in both film and television. She has appeared in movies such as "Josie and the Pussycats," "Bringing Down the House," "Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story," "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," "Gone Girl," and "Captain Fantastic."

On television, she has been a part of series like "The Mentalist," "Cleaners," "Jennifer Falls," "Another Period," "Bordertown," "The Soul Man," "Mom," "Impulse," and "Dirty John."

Missi Pyle has also pursued a career in music. She formed the country-rock duo Smith & Pyle with actress Shawnee Smith, and they released their debut album "It's OK to Be Happy" in 2008. Although the band eventually disbanded, it allowed Missi to fulfill her dream of being in a rock band.

Her personal life has seen its share of ups and downs. She was married to author Antonio Sacre from 2000 to 2005, and later to wildlife naturalist Casey Anderson from 2008 to 2012.

Throughout her career, Missi Pyle has received several accolades and nominations. She was nominated for an MTV Movie Award for Best Fight for her role in "Bringing Down the House" alongside Queen Latifah.