 ProductLink |
|
 Jennifer Coolidge is a versatile character actress and experimental comedienne, best known for playing Stifler's mom in American Pie (1999).She was born on August 28, 1961, in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, to Gretchen (Knauff) and Paul Constant Coolidge, a plastics manufacturer. Young Coolidge was dreaming of becoming a singer. She attended Norwell High School and Emerson College in Boston, Massachusetts, and earned her bachelor's degree in theatre in 1985. She moved to New York and joined the Gotham City improv group. Then, she headed to Los Angeles where she became a long-running member of "The Groundlings" comedy troupe. Coolidge made her television debut in a guest role on NBC's Seinfeld (1989), playing a voluptuous masseuse who won't offer her professional services to boyfriend Jerry in a 1993 episode. The following year, she had a regular gig on ABC's short-lived sketch series She TV (1994), then briefly became a cast member and writer on another short-lived sketch comedy series, Fox's Saturday Night Special (1996) produced by Roseanne Barr.Coolidge made her big screen debut as a nurse in Not of This Earth (1995), then in the courtroom comedy Trial and Error (1997). Then, she appeared in small roles in several more feature films, and also continued her television work. Coolidge had her breakthrough role in American Pie (1999), as a boozed-up and sultry mom who seduces her son's classmate with the comment that she liked her scotch and men the same way: aged 18 years. She recreated the character in the sequel American Pie 2 (2001). Then, she reprized her role as "Paulette" opposite Reese Witherspoon in the "Legally Blonde" franchise. Although, she lost the part of "Lynette Scavo" on Desperate Housewives (2004) to Felicity Huffman, Coolidge graced several TV comedies as well, with major guest appearances on Frasier (1993) and Sex and the City (1998). Then, she landed a recurring role in the ABC sitcom Joey (2004), as "Bobbie Morgenstern", Joey's agent, appearing in 37 episodes over two seasons.Eventually, Coolidge emerged as a versatile character actress with her no-holds-barred approach to comedy and her vanity-free comfort with playing uninhibited, unappealing characters, and delivering lines with sexual innuendo. Her talent shines in a range of characters, from a gold-digging dog owner in Best in Show (2000), to a scheming wife of an elderly mogul in Down to Earth (2001), to an opportunistic mother in American Dreamz (2006). Coolidge's gift for altering her appearance and manner, as well as her mastery of timing, shines in her perfectly hideous performance as "Fiona", a wicked stepmother in A Cinderella Story (2004) opposite Hilary Duff, for which Coolidge won a 2005 Teen Choice Award. Her lasting collaboration with director Christopher Guest continues in For Your Consideration (2006).She has been sharing her time between her two homes, one is in Hollywood, California, and one in New Orleans, where she bought a historic mansion before the Hurricane Katrina hit the city, and then became involved in its restoration.
Bio:
Jennifer Coolidge is a versatile character actress and experimental comedienne, best known for playing Stifler's mom in American Pie (1999).She was born on August 28, 1961, in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, to Gretchen (Knauff) and Paul Constant Coolidge, a plastics manufacturer. Young Coolidge was dreaming of becoming a singer. She attended Norwell High School and Emerson College in Boston, Massachusetts, and earned her bachelor's degree in theatre in 1985. She moved to New York and joined the Gotham City improv group. Then, she headed to Los Angeles where she became a long-running member of "The Groundlings" comedy troupe. Coolidge made her television debut in a guest role on NBC's Seinfeld (1989), playing a voluptuous masseuse who won't offer her professional services to boyfriend Jerry in a 1993 episode. The following year, she had a regular gig on ABC's short-lived sketch series She TV (1994), then briefly became a cast member and writer on another short-lived sketch comedy series, Fox's Saturday Night Special (1996) produced by Roseanne Barr.Coolidge made her big screen debut as a nurse in Not of This Earth (1995), then in the courtroom comedy Trial and Error (1997). Then, she appeared in small roles in several more feature films, and also continued her television work. Coolidge had her breakthrough role in American Pie (1999), as a boozed-up and sultry mom who seduces her son's classmate with the comment that she liked her scotch and men the same way: aged 18 years. She recreated the character in the sequel American Pie 2 (2001). Then, she reprized her role as "Paulette" opposite Reese Witherspoon in the "Legally Blonde" franchise. Although, she lost the part of "Lynette Scavo" on Desperate Housewives (2004) to Felicity Huffman, Coolidge graced several TV comedies as well, with major guest appearances on Frasier (1993) and Sex and the City (1998). Then, she landed a recurring role in the ABC sitcom Joey (2004), as "Bobbie Morgenstern", Joey's agent, appearing in 37 episodes over two seasons.Eventually, Coolidge emerged as a versatile character actress with her no-holds-barred approach to comedy and her vanity-free comfort with playing uninhibited, unappealing characters, and delivering lines with sexual innuendo. Her talent shines in a range of characters, from a gold-digging dog owner in Best in Show (2000), to a scheming wife of an elderly mogul in Down to Earth (2001), to an opportunistic mother in American Dreamz (2006). Coolidge's gift for altering her appearance and manner, as well as her mastery of timing, shines in her perfectly hideous performance as "Fiona", a wicked stepmother in A Cinderella Story (2004) opposite Hilary Duff, for which Coolidge won a 2005 Teen Choice Award. Her lasting collaboration with director Christopher Guest continues in For Your Consideration (2006).She has been sharing her time between her two homes, one is in Hollywood, California, and one in New Orleans, where she bought a historic mansion before the Hurricane Katrina hit the city, and then became involved in its restoration.
Tivia:
Mike White wrote the part of Tanya McQuoid in The White Lotus (2021) with her in mind. They had worked together on Gentlemen Broncos (2009), and later went on a trip together, after White's partner canceled. According to Coolidge, a lot of the "unfiltered side" she exhibited on the trip, served as inspiration for the series.For A Cinderella Story (2004), her fake fingernails had to be attached with tape because she is allergic to glue.Was a colleague of Sandra Bullock at a New York venue Canastel's in the 1980s, when they both started out with an acting career. Bullock was the hostess, Coolidge a cocktail waitress.Did improv in New York City before moving to L.A., where she became a member of the Groundlings comedy troupe.Her house serves as a filming location. One of the films it has been used in is Sofia Coppola's Civil War drama The Beguiled (2017).Yearbook quote: "There is no sacrifice too great for man's art."Good friends with Fred Willard. They worked together in five movies: Best in Show (2000), American Wedding (2003), Date Movie (2006), For Your Consideration (2006) and Epic Movie (2007).Has been in five movies nominated for at least one Academy Award: Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999) (nominated for Best Makeup), A Mighty Wind (2003) (nominated for Best Original Song), A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004) (four nominations, including win for Best Make up), Click (2006) (nominated for Best Makeup) and Promising Young Woman (2020) (five nominations, including a win for Best Original Screenplay).Alumna of the AADA (American Academy of Dramatic Arts), Class of 1982.Attended Norwell High School (Norwell, Massachusetts) and spoke at her graduation ceremony in 2002. She then went on to attend Emerson College in Boston.In 2022, she was the celebrity spokesperson for Old Navy.She was cited as being one of TIME Magazine's Most Influential People of 2023. |
| Name: |
Jennifer Coolidge |
Type: |
Actress,Writer,Producer (IMDB) |
| Area: |
All World |
Platform: |
IMDB |
| Category: |
|
Business scope: |
Actress,Writer,Producer |
| Products for sale: |
Actress,Writer,Producer |
| Model rank: |
122 |
| Last update: |
2024-07-01 03:08:06 |
Jennifer Coolidge profile
| Height: |
5' 10' (1.78 m) |
| Biography: |
Jennifer Coolidge is a versatile character actress and experimental comedienne, best known for playing Stifler\'s mom in American Pie (1999).She was born on August 28, 1961, in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, to Gretchen (Knauff) and Paul Constant Coolid |
| Trivia: |
Mike White wrote the part of Tanya McQuoid in The White Lotus (2021) with her in mind. They had worked together on Gentlemen Broncos (2009), and later went on a trip together, after White's partner canceled. According to Coolidge, a lot of the "unfiltered side" she exhibited on the trip, served as inspiration for the series.For A Cinderella Story (2004), her fake fingernails had to be attached with tape because she is allergic to glue.Was a colleague of Sandra Bullock at a New York venue Canastel's in the 1980s, when they both started out with an acting career. Bullock was the hostess, Coolidge a cocktail waitress.Did improv in New York City before moving to L.A., where she became a member of the Groundlings comedy troupe.Her house serves as a filming location. One of the films it has been used in is Sofia Coppola's Civil War drama The Beguiled (2017).Yearbook quote: "There is no sacrifice too great for man's art."Good friends with Fred Willard. They worked together in five movies: Best in Show (2000), American Wedding (2003), Date Movie (2006), For Your Consideration (2006) and Epic Movie (2007).Has been in five movies nominated for at least one Academy Award: Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999) (nominated for Best Makeup), A Mighty Wind (2003) (nominated for Best Original Song), A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004) (four nominations, including win for Best Make up), Click (2006) (nominated for Best Makeup) and Promising Young Woman (2020) (five nominations, including a win for Best Original Screenplay).Alumna of the AADA (American Academy of Dramatic Arts), Class of 1982.Attended Norwell High School (Norwell, Massachusetts) and spoke at her graduation ceremony in 2002. She then went on to attend Emerson College in Boston.In 2022, she was the celebrity spokesperson for Old Navy.She was cited as being one of TIME Magazine's Most Influential People of 2023. |
| Quotes: |
I read a script and I know immediately whether that role is for me or not.
<br />
<hr>
Girls are supposed to be feminine and demure. Comedy isn't about that, so you just have to unlearn it. Certain women are so pretty, they can't go weird enough to be funny. You have to be willing to be ugly. I'm lucky my face can look so hideous.
<br />
<hr>
I always date younger men. For some reason that's just the way it's gone, because younger guys have always asked me out and I accept.
<br />
<hr>
I have been able to sniff out a phony.
<br />
<hr>
I don't actually go on the Internet that much. |
| Salaries: |
American Reunion (2012) - $500,000 |
| Job title: |
Actress,Writer,Producer |
| Others works: |
(March 2002) Played "Fern Magnin" in "Beverly Winwood Presents the Actors Showcase", performance was conceived and directed by Anthony Sepulveda (Groundlings Theatre, Los Angeles, California, USA).
September 2001 through January 2002: |
| Parents: |
Gretchen Knauff
Paul Constant Coolidge |
| Relatives: |
Suzanne Coolidge (Sibling) |
|
