Christina Applegate

Birth Place: Hollywood, CA, USA

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Christina Applegate is a highly respected actress and dancer who has achieved great success in both film and television. She was born on November 25, 1971, in Hollywood, California, to parents Robert Applegate and Nancy Priddy. Her mother was also an actress and singer, which may have influenced Christina's career aspirations from a young age.
Christina began her acting career at the age of five, starring in several commercials. She made her Broadway debut at the age of 10, playing the role of the young dancer in the 1981 production of "Annie." Her performance was highly praised, and it marked the beginning of a successful career in both theater and film.
After her Broadway debut, Christina continued to work in theater, appearing in productions of "The Sound of Music" and "Brigadoon." She also made her film debut in 1981, appearing in the comedy "Jaws of Satan." However, it was her role as Kelly Bundy on the hit television series "Married... with Children" that made her a household name.
"Married... with Children" ran for 11 seasons, from 1987 to 1997, and Christina's performance as the promiscuous and often clueless Kelly Bundy was a standout. The show was controversial at the time for its raunchy humor and depiction of a dysfunctional family, but it was also a huge success and helped launch Christina's career.
After "Married... with Children" ended, Christina continued to work in television, starring in the short-lived series "Jesse" and "Samantha Who?" She also appeared in several films, including "Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead," "The Sweetest Thing," and "Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy."
In 2005, Christina returned to Broadway, starring in the revival of "Sweet Charity." Her performance as Charity Hope Valentine was widely praised, and she received a Tony Award nomination for Best Actress in a Musical. She also won the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical.
In recent years, Christina has continued to work in both film and television, appearing in the hit comedy "Bad Moms" and its sequel, "Bad Moms Christmas." She has also starred in the Netflix series "Dead to Me," for which she received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series.
Outside of her acting work, Christina is also a breast cancer survivor.

Christina Applegate STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2005
Charity Hope Valentine


Christina Applegate Awards and Nominations

Theatre World Awards - 2005 - Performance

Christina Applegate, Sweet Charity

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Cast Confirmed For the London Return of Joanna Pickering's BAD VICTIMS

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Jessica Chastain, Michelle Yeoh & More Win SAG Awards - Full List of Winners!

Last night, Jessica Chastain, Michelle Yeoh, Brendan Fraser, Jennifer Coolidge, Jean Smart, and more took home SAG Awards. Check out the complete list of winners now!

THE TEMPEST: An Immersive Experience Comes to The Shakespeare Center LA

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Joanna Pickering's BAD VICTIMS to Return to the London Stage in March

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Christina Applegate Joins Brendan Fraser in IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE Reading

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FALLING FOR CHRISTMAS Tops Netflix Film List Week of November 14

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Irving Berlin's HOLIDAY INN to be Presented at The Lyceum Theater Directed by Broadway's Nikki Snelson

Vanguard University's department of theatre arts will present the musical adaptation of the 1940's Christmas movie classic, Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn. The production is presented in the Lyceum Theater on the Vanguard University campus, beginning November 18th, 2022 and running three weekends through December 11th. 

VIDEO: Netflix Shares DEAD TO ME Season Three Trailer

Jen (Christina Applegate) and Judy (Linda Cardellini) return, ready to risk their lives one last time for a friendship that's above the law. In the aftermath of yet another hit and run, both women receive shocking news. The cast also includes James Marsden, Sam McCarthy, Luke Roessler, Diana Maria Riva, and more. Watch the new video trailer now!

Christina Applegate FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Christina Applegate has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

Christina Applegate has not appeared in the West End.

Christina Applegate has been nominated for the Performance (Theatre World Awards) for her role in Sweet Charity and the Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Sweet Charity.

Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Sweet Charity.

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