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Actress/Comedian Caroline Rhea to Serve as Marywood University’s Commencement Speaker
Published
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Caroline Rhea
will deliver the commencement address at Marywood University’s graduation ceremony on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 1 p.m. at the Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre, PA.
Rhea, a stand-up comedian and actress, is best known for her role as Hilda Spellman on the hit series
Sabrina the Teenage Witch
, as well as her numerous comedy specials on HBO, Comedy Central, and Showtime. She voices Linda Flynn-Fletcher, the Mom on Disney’s hit series,
Phineas and Ferb
Born in Montreal, Canada, Rhea began her stand-up career in New York City in 1989, training at Catch a Rising Star and The New School. She quickly rose in the comedy scene, appearing on MTV’s
Half-Hour Comedy Hour
Comic Strip Live
, and
Caroline’s Comedy Hour
. Her film credits include
The Perfect Man
Man on the Moon
with Jim Carrey,
Christmas with the Kranks
opposite Tim Allen and Jamie Lee Curtis, and
Ready to Rumble
. She earned wide acclaim for her celebrated role as Mrs. Miracle in Hallmark’s
A Mrs. Miracle Christmas
, supported by additional work in Disney’s
Mom’s Got a Date with a Vampire
and HBO’s
Curb Your Enthusiasm
In addition to her well-known performances in
Sabrina the Teenage Witch
and
Phineas and Ferb
, Rhea has built an extensive television career, including, most recently, a recurring role in
Lopez vs. Lopez
. She also hosted
The Caroline Rhea Show
and NBC’s
The Biggest Loser
. Rhea is a frequent guest on
The Tonight Show
Kelly and Mark
, and popular podcasts and game shows like
Funny You Should Ask
Match Game
Name That Tune
, and
Hollywood Squares
She tours comedy clubs throughout the world, performing this year in Scotland at the Edinburgh Comedy Festival, and recently filmed her seventh comedy special at the Sydney Opera House. A passionate philanthropist, Rhea makes time for hosting and serving as an auctioneer for numerous charities, supporting causes like Habitat for Humanity, Comic Relief, St. Jude, and Broadway Cares.
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