April Bowlby Biography
April Bowlby is an American Actress and Model who was born and brought up in Vallejo, California, United States. She is best known for portraying Kandi on the CBS comedy series Two and a Half Men (2003–2015), Stacy Barrett on the Lifetime series Drop Dead Diva (2009–2014), and Rita Farr on the Max series Titans (2018) and Doom Patrol (2019–2023).
Bowlby also secured the role of Kandi on the television series Two and a Half Men within months of her first auditions. She is known for her role as Stacy Barrett in Drop Dead Diva and played Barney Stinson’s obsessive ex-girlfriend Meg in How I Met Your Mother, and has made appearances in CSI, CSI: NY, and Psych.
April Bowlby Age
Bowlby is 45 years old she was born on July 20, 1980, in Vallejo, California, USA. She celebrates her birthday on July 30 every year, and her birth sign is Leo
April Bowlby Height
April Bowlby stands at an average height of 5 feet 7 inches (170 cm).
April Bowlby Weight
Bowlby weighs 54 kg (119 lbs). Her body measurements are 36-25-35 inches.
Early Life and Education
Born on July 20, 1980, in Vallejo, California, USA, April went to East Union High School. She later joined Moorpark College where she studied ballet, French, and marine biology. April began a modeling career before pursuing acting. Nonetheless, she also studied drama.
Rise to Fame and Breakthrough Moment
- Bowlby gained fame when she secured the role of Kandi on the television series Two and a Half Men within months of her first auditions.
- She is also famous for her role as Stacy Barrett in Drop Dead Diva. She played Barney Stinson’s obsessive ex-girlfriend Meg in How I Met Your Mother, and has made appearances in CSI, Psych, and CSI: NY.
Major Achievements and Contributions
- She serves as the first actress to play the DC Comics character Rita Farr/Elasti-Woman in a live-action adaptation.
- She is best known for her regular role as Alan’s ditzy girlfriend/wife/ex-wife Kandi on the sitcom Two and a Half Men (2003). Her hobbies are boxing, bicycling, and reading.
Personal Life
April Bowlby Family, Parents
Bowlby was born in Vallejo, California. She later moved to Manteca, California while still a kid. Our efforts to find out more about her family came to no avail as no such information is publicly available. Thus, the identity of April’s parents is still unclear. We will update this section once this information is available.
April Bowlby Siblings
It is also not known if Bowlby has any siblings. We will update this section once this information is available.
April Bowlby Husband
Bowlby is currently married to Matthew Cooke. She was previously dating Josh Groban, an American singer from 2009 to 2010.
April Bowlby Death Rumors
In December 2018, there were rumors circulating online that April was dead. These rumors came after a Facebook page posted “R.I.P April Bowlby.” The Facebook page claimed that April died on Thursday 6, April, 108 at 11 am. On December 7, 2018, her representatives confirmed that she was still alive and in good health.
April Bowlby Net Worth
April Bowlby has an estimated net worth of $2 million. This includes her assets, money, and income. Her primary source of income is her career as an actress. Through her various sources of income, April has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

The Big Bang Theory
April starred in an Episode (The Separation Agitation) of The Big Bang Theory as Rebecca. The Big Bang Theory is an American television sitcom created by Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady.
Doom: Titans
April also starred Rita Farr in an episode (“Doom Patrol”) of Titans. Titans is an American superhero streaming television series based on the DC Comics team Teen Titans. The series depicts a group of young heroes who join forces in their fight against evil.
