Rachel Susan Dratch, born on February 22, 1966, is an American actress, comedian, and writer best known for her iconic tenure as a cast member on the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live from 1999 to 2006, where she created the beloved Debbie Downer character. After graduating from Dartmouth College, Dratch moved to Chicago to study improvisational theatre at The Second City and ImprovOlympic, honing the comedic skills that would define her career. Her time on Saturday Night Live showcased her versatility through a range of memorable roles, and she later intermittently returned to the show to portray Senator Amy Klobuchar.

Following her departure from Saturday Night Live, Dratch built an extensive television resume with notable guest and recurring roles. She appeared in The King of Queens from 2002 to 2004, Frasier in 2004, and had a long-running stint on 30 Rock from 2006 to 2012, where she played various characters. Her work also included a recurring role as Wanda Jo Oliver on Last Week Tonight with John Oliver and appearances on Broad City from 2014 to 2016. On the big screen, Dratch starred in films such as Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star in 2003, Spring Breakdown in 2009, That's My Boy in 2012, and Plan B in 2021.

In 2022, Dratch made her Broadway stage debut in the play POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive, earning a Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actress in a Play at the 75th Tony Awards. She received her second Tony nomination for Best Featured Actress in a Musical at the 79th Tony Awards for her performance in Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show. Dratch continues to be an active and respected figure in comedy and theater, celebrated for her sharp wit and enduring contributions to American entertainment.