Devin Sidell

Devin Sidell
Sidell in 2016
Born
Los Angeles, California
EducationPrinceton University (BA)
OccupationsActress, writer, producer, singer
Years active1987–present
Notable workLove, Danielle, Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Websitewww.devinsidell.com

Devin Sidell (born January 30) is an American actress, singer, writer, and producer.

Career

Sidell appeared as Teen Lois on Malcolm in the Middle in 2003. She has guest starring roles on The O.C., Ray Donovan, NCIS, Lena Waithe's Twenties, and B.J. Novak's The Premise.[1] She appeared in Rob Zombie's horror film 31 (Sundance Film Festival) and recurs as a sketch performer on Jimmy Kimmel Live!. Sidell has performed at the Kirk Douglas Theatre and The Broad Stage opposite Josh Gad and Bryce Dallas Howard.[2]

Sidell is best known for her role in the episode "DFW" of Brooklyn Nine-Nine,[3] where in the cold open, Jake helps a sister (Sidell) of a murder victim determine who killed her brother by having the police lineup sing "I Want It That Way" by the Backstreet Boys.[4]

She co-wrote and starred in the feature film Love, Danielle,[5][6] which centers on a woman who carries a BRCA gene mutation and must decide whether to undergo preventive surgeries to reduce her risk of developing cancer. The film draws on Sidell's personal experiences with the BRCA-1 gene mutation.[7]

Personal life

A Los Angeles native, Sidell graduated cum laude from Princeton University in 2002.[8] She moved back to L.A. to pursue a career in film and television.

In 2016, Sidell underwent a preventive oophorectomy and hysterectomy while her sister was receiving treatment for breast cancer,[9] Her family has a history of cancer, with her mother surviving both ovarian and breast cancer, and her aunt dying from ovarian cancer. In 2017, Sidell chose to have a preventive double mastectomy.[10]

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1987Great PerformancesJean Graham
1989ThirtysomethingYoung Rose
1990Family of SpiesLaura No. 2
2003Malcolm in the MiddleTeenage Lois
2005The O.C.Abigail Stevens
2005Numb3rsStudent No. 1
2011Happy EndingsIone
2012OK, GoodCoffee Shop Employee
2012Go OnWoman in Blue
2014Parks and RecreationBrenda
2014About a BoyLinda
2014Anger ManagementWife
2014The FuntastixEileen
2015The MiddleWaitress
2015Ray DonovanMandy
2016GrandfatheredGirl
2016Jane the VirginCharlie's Mom
2016L.A PickerSally Sandberg
2016NCISAngela Russell
2016PitchDarcie
2016Pure GeniusVeronique
2018Henry DangerMegan
2018Brooklyn Nine-NineGwen
2018Crazy Ex-GirlfriendTara
2019The Young and the RestlessBeth
201920 Seconds to Live–
2020TwentiesTour Guide Tiffany
2021The PremiseAssistant Principal
2021Truth Be ToldMicah Devotee
2023Mayans M.C.Claudia Jimenez
2016–2024Jimmy Kimmel Live!Various

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2013Call Me Crazy: A Five FilmIvy
201631Georgina Victor
2016HypothermiaMaryShort
2016Satellite of LoveBonnie
2020Deadly Daughter SwitchDr. Joyce
2022Low LifeTerry
2024Sensitive MenLeafy Sea DragonShort
2025Love, DanielleDanielle Bledsoe

Theatre

YearProductionRoleCompany / VenueNotes
2023The Thanksgiving PlayLoganEnsemble Theatre CompanyDirected by Brian McDonald
2018The Value of MoscowEmilySacred Fools TheaterDirected by Carrie Keranen
2015The Behavior of BroadusRosalie RaynerCenter Theatre Group / Sacred FoolsOvation & LADCC nominee[11]
2014The John B. Watson ProjectLeadKirk Douglas Theatre / Center Theatre GroupWorld premiere
2009Land of the TigersShebaSacred Fools / Burglars of HammL.A. Weekly Award winner[12]
2008Bermuda!GrenadineThe Broad StageOpposite Josh Gad and Bryce Dallas Howard[13]
2008Love's Old Sweet SongVelma YearlingSyzygy Theatre GroupDirected by Martin Bedoian
2007UG: The Caveman MusicalTatataAttic TheatreDirected by Jerry Kernion
2005Von LutzAnelle von LutzLillian TheatreDirected by Jon Lawrence Rivera
2003Far AwayPrisonerOdyssey TheatreDirected by Ron Sossi

Other

Other
YearTitleRoleNotes
2018Video PalaceTamraPodcast Series
2020The Last of Us Part IIAdditional VoicesVideo Game

Awards

Sidell won an LA Weekly Award for her performance in Land of the Tigers[14] at Sacred Fools Theatre and was nominated for both the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award and Ovation Award for the musical The Behavior of Broadus, co-produced by Center Theatre Group.[15]

Awards and nominations
AwardYearCategoryWorkResult
L.A. Weekly Award2009Female Comedy PerformanceLand of the TigersWon
Ovation Award2015–The Behavior of BroadusNominated
Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award2015–The Behavior of BroadusNominated
Stage Raw Award2015–The Behavior of BroadusNominated
WorldFest Houston International Film Festival[16]2025Special Jury Prize, Best ActressLove, DanielleNominated
Garden State Film Festival[17]2025Best Actress in a FeatureLove, DanielleNominated
Phoenix Film Festival[18]2025Best ScreenplayLove, DanielleWon

References

  1. ↑ Swift, Andy (September 16, 2021). "The Premise Review: B.J. Novak's Hulu Anthology". TVLine. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
  2. ↑ "Devin Sidell | Actress, writer, producer". IMDb. Retrieved 2025-07-25.
  3. ↑ "Brooklyn Nine-Nine – I Want It That Way Scene (Cold Open)". Brooklyn Nine-Nine. April 27, 2018. Retrieved 2025-07-29 – via YouTube.
  4. ↑ Mahmood, Jaffar (2018-04-15), "DFW", Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Andy Samberg, Stephanie Beatriz, Terry Crews, retrieved 2025-07-25
  5. ↑ "Actresses Devin Sidell, Jaime King talk new film "Love, Danielle"". CBS News Los Angeles. October 2024. Retrieved 2025-07-24.
  6. ↑ Jeffrey K. Howard (June 2025). "Devin Sidell Interview – Love, Danielle". Vegas Film Critic (YouTube). Retrieved 2025-07-24.
  7. ↑ Christopher Lloyd (October 13, 2024). "Heartland: Devin Sidell of "Love, Danielle"". The Film Yap (Substack). Retrieved 2025-07-24.
  8. ↑ "Planet Whirligig: Creating Colors and Aliens (Master's thesis)". Princeton University DataSpace. 2002. Retrieved 2025-07-24.
  9. ↑ "A Genetic Test Confirmed My Worst Fears — I Took Action Before It Was Too Late". Newsweek. May 8, 2024. Retrieved 2025-07-24.
  10. ↑ "Devin Sidell – Official Website". devinsidell.com. Retrieved 2025-07-25.
  11. ↑ David C. Nichols (September 18, 2014). "Review: Wicked fun with 'The Behavior of Broadus' at Sacred Fools Theater". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2025-07-24.
  12. ↑ Philip Brandes (April 10, 2009). "Review: 'Land of the Tigers' at Sacred Fools Theatre". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2025-07-24.
  13. ↑ "Devin Sidell – Actors Access Resume". Actors Access. Retrieved 2025-07-24.
  14. ↑ Webb, J. (2009). LAND OF THE TIGERS. Back Stage, Vol. 50 (16), 18.
  15. ↑ "Devin Sidell – Awards". IMDb. Retrieved 2025-07-25.
  16. ↑ "2025 Winners List" (PDF). WorldFest Houston. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
  17. ↑ "2025 Winners". Garden State Film Festival. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
  18. ↑ "2025 Award Winners". Phoenix Film Festival. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
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