01 / About Doris

Biography

Doris Usui is an actor and print model residing in Los Angeles, California. From business executive and entrepreneur to homemaker and yoga teacher, Doris' experiences help her play diverse roles in films, TV, theater, commercials, and print. She loves combining her passion for improv and acting into her projects.

As a native of Los Angeles, Doris' parents immigrated from Canton, China. She's married and the mother of two grown children. Having spent ten years living in Canada with her family, Doris holds citizenship for both countries.

Playing the quintessential “Asian Mom or Grandmother”, Doris has starred in many television shows and films including HACKS, How I Met Your Mother and Strong Medicine. She's also been featured in national commercials and print ads for McDonald's, Target, Charles Schwab, Home Depot, Quaker Oats, ULTA, Wells Fargo, Chase, and Verizon. She was even on the cover of TIME Magazine.

Doris has trained at the Second City Conservatory and lends comedic talent to acting and directing the April's Fools Comedy Improv Troupe as well as teaching improv in the South Bay. She has also studied under Killian McHugh, Scott Sedita, Howard Fine, Jean Louis Rodrique, Margie Haber, Courtney Burr, Stuart K. Robinson and Terry Berland.

Doris Usui three-panel headshot banner: business executive, physician in white coat, and dramatic portrait
02 / Video Demo Reels

Reels

Watch Doris Usui's official Commercial and Theatrical compilation reels directly below.

Commercial Reel

National Network & Brand Campaigns

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Theatrical Reel

Television & Feature Film Scenes

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Doris Usui three-panel headshot banner: formal editorial gown, executive with glasses, and casual lifestyle
03 / Selected Work

Portfolio

3 MINUTES — Film ▶ Watch Clip

3 MINUTES

film
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL — Commercial ▶ Watch Spot

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL

commercial
CHARLES SCHWAB — Commercial ▶ Watch Spot

CHARLES SCHWAB

commercial
EYETRONICS — Print ⊕ View Print

EYETRONICS

print
TIME Magazine Cover — Print ⊕ View Cover

TIME

print
OIL & WATER — Film ▶ Watch Clip

OIL & WATER

film
STRONG MEDICINE — Television ▶ Watch Clip

STRONG MEDICINE

television
FOR CLARA — Film ▶ Watch Clip

FOR CLARA

film
SUMMER'S PASSAGE — Film ▶ Watch Clip

SUMMER'S PASSAGE

film
SENIOR PROJECT — Film ▶ Watch Clip

SENIOR PROJECT

film
SUMMER'S PASSAGE — Film ▶ Watch Clip

SUMMER'S PASSAGE

film
VW JETTA — Commercial ▶ Watch Spot

VW JETTA

commercial
WALDEN UNIVERSITY — Print ⊕ View Print

WALDEN UNIVERSITY

print
STANFORD HOSPITALS — Commercial ▶ Watch Spot

STANFORD HOSPITALS

commercial
WELLS FARGO — Print ⊕ View Print

WELLS FARGO

print
04 / Curriculum Vitae

Resume

Doris Usui

SAG-AFTRA • Actor & Print Model • Los Angeles, CA

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Film

One Type of Love Supporting Dir. Xiao Xiao Zhang
War Dog Supporting Dir. John Powers
3 Minutes Lead Dir. Vivi Thai
Senior Project Supporting Dir. Nadine Truong
Lydia Tan is Dead Lead Dir. Jared Asato
Marie Digby - Breathing Under Water Supporting Dir. Brett Leonard
A Necessary Death Supporting Dir. Daniel Stamm
Egg Baby Lead Dir. Nadine Truong
The Temerity of Zim Supporting Dir. J. Kopple
Summer’s Passage Lead Dir. Don Yew
Raymond’s UFO Lead Dir. Chris Chow
We Love You Lead Dir. Arvin Chen
Pinksville Lead Dir. Christian Swegal
For Clara Lead Dir. Amber Beard
Bridal Boutique Lead Dir. Annie Lynch
Swap Meat Supporting Dir. Dan Algierz
Sacrifice Supporting Dir. Steve Suettinger

Television

Hacks Co-star Dir. Lucia Aniello
Friend Zone (Pilot) Series Regular Allan Cunningham
How I Met Your Mother Co-Star 20th Century Fox Film Corp.
Oil and Water (Pilot) Series Regular Irapuato Entertainment, Inc.
Strong Medicine Guest Star Wooster Productions Inc.
Judging Amy Featured Barbara Hall/Joseph Stern Productions
Ally McBeal Featured David E. Kelley Productions

Theater

Imported Bride Lead (Mrs. Chen) Armstrong Theater
American Bamboo Lead George Nakano Theater
April’s Fools Comedy Improv Troupe Comedy Improv Actor/Director McCadden Place Theater
April’s Fools Comedy Improv Troupe Comedy Improv Actor/Director Westside Eclectic Theater
April’s Fools Comedy Improv Troupe Comedy Improv Actor/Director Pier Ave. 2nd Story Theater
April’s Fools Comedy Improv Troupe Comedy Improv Actor/Director Promenade Playhouse Theater
April’s Fools Comedy Improv Troupe Comedy Improv Actor/Director ACME Comedy Theater
April’s Fools Comedy Improv Troupe Comedy Improv Actor/Director Comedy Underground
April’s Fools Comedy Improv Troupe Comedy Improv Actor/Director Palos Verdes Players Theater
Domestic Violence Plays Lead West Hollywood Auditorium

Commercials & Print

Commercials VW Jetta, Ameriprise Financial, CVS Pharmacy, SBC, Home Depot, Charles Schwab, Pacificare, Stanford Hospital, Atelvia, Verizon, McDonald's, Target, Quaker Oats, ULTA, Wells Fargo, Chase
Print TIME Magazine (Cover), Wells Fargo, Princess Cruises, Eyetronics, Walden University, Seagate, Phillip-Morris Youth Prevention Smoking Campaign, GQ 50th Anniversary Edition Magazine, Motorola, U.S. Trust Bank, Bank of America, Chase, Gilead, Avery, SCE, University of Phoenix

Education & Training

On Camera Commercial Killian's Workshop Studio (Killian McHugh)
On Camera Theatrical/Sitcom Acting Scott Sedita Acting Studio
Comedy Improv April’s Fools Comedy Improv Troupe
Comedy Improv Second City Conservatory, Second City
Margie Haber Auditioning Technique Margie Haber, Margie Haber Studios
Master Scene Study Howard Fine, Howard Fine Acting Studio
Personalization Marilyn McIntyre, Howard Fine Acting Studio
Alexander Technique Jean–Louis Rodrique and Kristof Konrad
Advance Scene Study H. Davis / M. Haney, East West Players Theater
Commercial & Theatrical Acting Stuart K. Robinson, Stuart K. Robinson Studio
Theatrical Acting S. Fybel
Comedy Improv G. Policare
Commercial Acting Terry Berland, Westside Studios
Theatrical Acting L.L. Quinci
Bachelor of Science, Business Management University of Redlands

Special Skills

US and Canadian Citizenship ▪ Certified Ashtanga & Hatha Yoga Instructor ▪ Golf ▪ Dog Handling ▪ Ski ▪ Figure Skate ▪ Ballroom Dancing ▪ Chinese Accent / Some Cantonese

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