Uniontown native gets role in Comedy Central episode
Uniontown native Caitlin O’Connor will play the role as Samantha the Vampire in an episode of Comedy Central’s “Key and Peele” slated to air Oct. 30.
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She has appeared in national magazines and in commercials and reality shows, but Uniontown native Caitlin O’Connor’s latest role is something she can really sink her teeth into.
Audiences can catch O’Connor as Samantha the Vampire in the Oct. 30 episode of Comedy Central’s “Key and Peele.”
“This is my third time doing a comedy,” O’Connor said. “But, this is the first time I have lines. It’s really big for me.”
O’Connor’s previous screen experience includes guest appearances on Uniontown’s Chelsea Settles’ self-titled reality series on MTV.
O’Connor has also appeared on Comedy Central’s “Tosh.0” and “The Kroll Show.”
After guesting in a well-received Pepsi Next Super Bowl commercial directed by the director of “Key and Peele,” Peter Atencio, O’Connor was approached by Atencio to make the October appearance.
In addition to the role, O’Connor, continues to push her acting and modeling career, appearing in past and future spreads for Maxim Magazine.
O’Connor credits Uniontown supporters for helping her make it as a top 10 finalist in the magazine’s hometown hottie competition, which led to a recurring role as an advice columnist for readers.
The actress and model said her experience in the television and magazine industry has been “out of this world.”
“It’s crazy. This is a dream come true. I always dreamed about it and never thought it would come to fruition,” she said. “I’m up for some amazing roles, and it’s crazy to even go on an audition.”
O’Connor said she is hopeful her role as a vampire, which airs at 10:30 p.m., will help further her career in the entertainment industry.
“I hope to get some momentum (with my auditions) and get some bigger roles,” she said.