Lisa Kudrow

Television actress starring in Friends

Lisa Kudrow - Television actress starring in Friends
Born

July 30th, 1963
61 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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An American actress and producer, rose to prominence with a role as Phoebe Buffay on the television series Friends, which aired from 1994 to 2004. The performance garnered critical acclaim and led to several accolades. Kudrow also produced and starred in the documentary-style series Valerie's Family and the HBO series The Comeback, which showcased her versatility in both comedy and drama. She received multiple Emmy nominations throughout her career for her performances in various series. In addition to acting, she co-created and produced the HBO series, series benefiting her status in Hollywood as a multifaceted entertainer.

Played Phoebe Buffay on Friends

Produced and starred in The Comeback

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