Wendi McLendon-Covey

American actress and comedian known for sitcoms

Wendi McLendon-Covey - American actress and comedian known for sitcoms
Born

October 10th, 1969
55 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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An actress and comedian, gained recognition for portraying Beverly Goldberg on the ABC sitcom 'The Goldbergs'. Early career included performing in sketch comedy and writing for the series 'Reno 911!'. Also appeared in films such as 'Bridesmaids' and 'Think Like a Man'. In addition to television and film work, contributed to voice acting in animated projects, showcasing versatility across different media.

Played Beverly Goldberg in 'The Goldbergs'

Featured in 'Bridesmaids'

Wrote and starred in 'Reno 911!'

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