About
Lisa Valerie Kudrow, born July 30, 1963 in Encino, California, is an American actress. Graduating with a biology degree from Vassar College in 1985, she trained at The Groundlings improv theater. She is best known for her role as Phoebe Buffay on the sitcom Friends (1994-2004), which earned her an Emmy Award in 1998. She also co-created and starred in The Comeback and Web Therapy, and executive-produced the documentary series Who Do You Think You Are?. Her film credits include Romy and Michele's High School Reunion, The Opposite of Sex, Analyze This, Easy A, Neighbors, and Booksmart.
* 1963-07-28
Major works
- Friends (1994-2004)TV series
- The Comeback (2005, 2014)TV series
- Web Therapy (2008-2015)TV series
- Romy and Michele's High School Reunion (1997)film
- The Opposite of Sex (1998)film
Key milestones
- 1985Earns a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Vassar College.
- 1998Wins the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for Friends.
- 2010Delivers the 146th Commencement Address at Vassar College.
Themes
ComedyImprovisationGenealogyFamilyLove and friendship
Sources: id.loc.gov · televisionacademy.com · vassar.edu