Holmes (actor)
Chelsea Elizabeth Holmes, known as just Holmes professionally,[1] is an American comedian, actor, and writer best known for their role as Kelly Mallet in the Fox sitcom Welcome to Flatch.[2] Holmes has appeared on stage as a stand-up comic and improvisational actor, and has built up a substantial online following.[3]
Career
After limited appearances in short films, Holmes landed the co-lead role in the Fox sitcom Welcome to Flatch,[4] which premiered in 2022 and ended in February 2023.[5] Holmes also appeared in Amazon comedy show Overcompensating (2025).
Personal life
Holmes' given first name is Chelsea, but they use their last name professionally as a mononym.
Holmes graduated from Florida State University in 2016 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Language and Literature. They wrote for The Eggplant: FSU's satirical news source, and worked at the FSU radio station WVFS.[6]
Holmes claims no birthplace or hometown in their professional profiles, stating they moved around so much as a child that no one place could be called "home". They did mention on the Lovett or Leave It podcast episode "The Artful Todger" that their mother lives in Kansas City. They have expressed a fondness for Chicago, where they lived for about four years.[3]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Emma Inspired | Emma | Short film |
| 2018 | Snugglr | Scrunchie | Short film |
| Terrible Accident at the Bread Factory | Ellen | Short film | |
| 2020 | I Love My Upstairs Neighbor | Chelsea | Short film |
| 2023 | Free Time | Kim | |
| Fintech | Cassie | Short film | |
| 2024 | Jackpot | Rideshare Driver | |
| 2025 | Another Simple Favor | Val |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | The Megan Stalter Show | Intern Holmes | 2 episodes |
| 2022 | Call Me Kat | Kelly Mallet | Episode: "Call Me Flatch" |
| 2022–2023 | Welcome to Flatch | Kelly Mallet | 27 episodes |
| 2023 | Krapopolis | Prack the Unstoppable (voice) | 2 episodes |
| 2025 | Hacks | Melanie | 4 episodes |
| 2025 | Overcompensating | Hailee | 6 episodes |
References
- ^ "Holmes".
- ^ "Holmes at IMDB". imdb.com. Retrieved June 2, 2022.
- ^ a b Raiford, Tiffany (May 19, 2022). "10 Things You Didn't Know About Holmes". tvovermind.com. Retrieved June 2, 2022.
- ^ Petski, Denise (March 4, 2020). "This Country: Holmes & Sam Straley To Star, Taylor Ortega & Krystal Smith Also Cast In Fox Comedy Pilot". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 2, 2022.
- ^ White, Peter (May 16, 2022). "Welcome To Flatch Renewed For Season 2 At Fox". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 3, 2022.
- ^ "Chelsea Holmes at Linkedin". linkedin.com. Retrieved June 2, 2022.