Courteney Cox

Actress and producer, Friends star

Courteney Cox - Actress and producer, Friends star
Born

June 15th, 1964
61 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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Cox gained prominence through her role as Monica Geller on the television series Friends, which aired from 1994 to 2004. The show became a cultural phenomenon and remains highly regarded. Additionally, she starred in the horror film series Scream, portraying the character Gale Weathers. Cox also produced and starred in the sitcom Cougar Town, which ran from 2009 to 2015, showcasing her versatility in both acting and production roles.

Portrayed Monica Geller in Friends

Starred as Gale Weathers in Scream series

Produced and starred in Cougar Town

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