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Jennifer Coolidge

Birth Place: Boston, MA, USA

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Jennifer Coolidge is an American actress, best known for her roles as Jeanine Stifler in the American Pie film series (1999–2012), as Paulette Bonafonté Parcelle in the Legally Blonde film series (2001–2003), and as Fiona in the romantic comedy film A Cinderella Story (2004). Coolidge is also a regular actor in Christopher Guest's mockumentary films, such as Best in Show (2000), A Mighty Wind (2003), For Your Consideration (2006), and Mascots (2016).
Coolidge has appeared in films, including Click (2006), Date Movie (2006), Epic Movie (2007), American Dreamz (2006), Soul Men (2008), Gentlemen Broncos (2009), Austenland (2013), Like a Boss (2020), Promising Young Woman (2020) and Arlo the Alligator Boy (2021). On television, she is known for her roles as Roberta "Bobbie" Morganstern in the NBC sitcom Joey (2004–2006), as Betty in the ABC Family teen drama series The Secret Life of the American Teenager (2008–2012), as Zofia "Sophie" Kaczyński in the CBS sitcom 2 Broke Girls (2011–2017), and as Tanya McQuoid in the first season of the HBO anthology series The White Lotus (2021).
Coolidge is an alumna of The Groundlings, an improv and sketch comedy troupe based in Los Angeles.

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Jennifer Coolidge STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2010
Reidun Nordsletten

Gunn

Johanne

Poet

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2001
Edith


Jennifer Coolidge Awards and Nominations


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1970 - Best Musical

Stephen Sondheim, Company

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Harvard's Hasty Pudding Theatricals To Present HEIST, HEIST BABY As Part of its 175th Anniversary


Catch the iconic HASTY PUDDING performance at New York's Kaye Playhouse on March 9. Don't miss this unique theatrical experience from one of the oldest performing arts organizations in the US.

Bowen Yang, Paula Pell & More Join Disney's MONSTERS AT WORK Season Two


Season two guest stars reprising their roles from the “Monsters, Inc.” franchise include Aubrey Plaza, Nathan Fillion, and Bobby Moynihan, along with Jennifer Coolidge, Rhys Darby, Janelle James, Jenifer Lewis, Ali Wong, Bowen Yang, Paula Pell, Danny Pudi, Cody Rigsby, Jimmy Tatro, Danny Trejo, Joe Lo Truglio and Alan Tudyk.

Review: DINA MARTINA: SUB-STANDARDS, Soho Theatre


Flying in from the States for her eighth time at Soho Theatre, Seattle-based performer Dina Martin debuts her new show Sub-Standards. It takes some skill to straddle performance art, clowning, drag and stand-up with skill and wit but she never looks uncomfortable. And nor should she with her considerable pedigree and following.

Nicole Travolta's DOING ALRIGHT To Have New York Premiere At SoHo Playhouse


Catch Nicole Travolta's one-woman show, Doing Alright, now playing Off-Broadway at SoHo Playhouse. Directed by Lauren Burns, this limited engagement runs through February 24, 2024.

SARAH RACHEL LAZARUS: MAGNET OF CHAOS to be Presented at The Brooklyn Comedy Collective


Sarah Rachel Lazarus: Magnet of Chaos is a solo musical comedy show about the end of the world, Jennifer Coolidge, and becoming your breast self with stand up comedy by Josh Sharp (A24's Dicks: The Musical) playing at The Brooklyn Comedy Collective.

La MaMa Presents CANDIED CAMERA LIVE! The On-Stage Variety Show Celebrating The 30th Anniversary Of The 'Storied' Public Access TV Program


CANDIED CAMERA LIVE! at LA MAMA - Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the 'Storied' Public Access TV Program - opens tonight. Don't miss this on-stage variety show with special guests Michael Musto, Kevin Aviance, Lauren Ezersky, and Linda Simpson.

Broadway Streaming Guide: February 2024 - Where to Watch DICKS THE MUSICAL & More


This February, Broadway fans will be treated to new albums, movies, and television shows to binge. Check out what's coming to streaming this month, including Dicks the Musical coming to streaming, star-studded new series, a Jennifer Lopez movie musical, Feud: Capote vs. the Swans, Abbott Elementary, and new albums!

Harvard's Hasty Pudding Theatricals Will Celebrate 175 Years with HEIST HEIST BABY


Harvard's Hasty Pudding Theatricals has just announced its 175th annual show- HPT 175: Heist Heist Baby, written by Madeleine Dowd and Sophie Garrigus.

Michael Musto, Kevin Aviance & More to Join CANDIED CAMERA LIVE! La MaMa


La MaMa will present “Candied Camera LIVE!” – Nora Burns’ tongue-in-chic variety show (think “The Comeback” meets Spinal Tap) with guests, monologues, a multi-media mix of video clips and, of course, go-go boys.

Video: Hulu Drops LIFE & BETH Season Two Trailer With Beanie Feldstein, Laura Benanti & More


Check out the official trailer for the second season of Hulu's 'Life & Beth,' which is written, directed, executive produced, and starring Amy Schumer.  The new season will feature Laura Benanti, Beanie Feldstein, Jennifer Coolidge, Margaret Cho, Tim Meadows, Kevin Kane, Amy Sedaris, and more. Watch the video now!

Max Receives 31 Primetime Emmy Awards, The Most Of Any Network Or Platform, Across 11 HBO Original Series


HBO Originals swept the drama categories (Outstanding Drama Series, Lead Actor/Actress, Supporting Actor/Actress, Guest Actor/Actress, Directing, Writing, Casting, and Picture Editing) with “Succession,” “The Last of Us,” and “The White Lotus,” with “Succession” scoring top awards for its final season. 

Photos: Inside the 75th Emmy Award With Niecy Nash-Betts, Jennifer Coolidge & More


Check out photos from the Emmys red carpet, ceremony, and winners room! Winners included RuPaul Charles, Niecy Nash-Betts, Jennifer Coolidge, Sarah Snook, and more. Check out photos from inside the event, and shots from the red carpet with Hannah Waddingham, Natasha Lyonne, Ayo Edebiri, Jessica Chastain, Amy Poehler, and more.

Find Out Who Won at the 75th Emmy Awards - Full List of Winners!


Find out who won at the 75th Annual Emmy awards! Elton John, Jennifer Coolidge, RuPaul, Kieran Culkin, The Bear, Jeremy Allen White, Paul Walter Hauser, Niecy Nash-Betts, John Oliver, and more took home Emmys tonight. Check out the full list of winners now!

La Mama to Present CANDIED CAMERA LIVE! - Created And Hosted By Nora Burns


LA MAMA will present “CANDIED CAMERA LIVE!” - a variety show celebrating the 30th anniversary of the 'Storied' public access TV program. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets!

Tim Murray and SLee to Star in SEX TIPS FOR STRAIGHT WOMEN FROM A GAY MAN Off-Broadway


Get ready for a hilarious and wild ride with Tim Murray and SLee in the Off-Broadway comedy, Sex Tips for Straight Women from a Gay Man. Return to Hell's Kitchen's AMT Theater for a limited engagement of this interactive comedy that leaves no topic taboo. Don't miss out on insider tips straight from the source: a gay man.

SEX TIPS FOR STRAIGHT WOMEN FROM A GAY MAN Returns Off-Broadway


Returning to Hell's Kitchen's AMT Theater for a limited engagement is one of Off-Broadway's longest-running comedies - Sex Tips for Straight Women from a Gay Man! 

Video: Lagoona Bloo Releases 'Elle Woods' Music Video


Watch the video, a shimmering, bubblegum pink house party that sees RuPaul’s Drag Race royalty Kerri Colby, Marcia Marcia Marcia, Olivia Lux, and Laganja Estranja – who also choreographed the visual and appears as Paulette Bonafonté, the character made famous by Jennifer Coolidge – all playing different versions of Elle Woods with Julian Burzynski.

Original LEGALLY BLONDE Cast 'Dying' To Produce Reunion Concert


The Original Broadway Cast of Legally Blonde the Musical are hoping to reunite for a benefit concert.

Festival of Cinema NYC Returns to the Regal UA Midway in Forest Hills for its 7th Annual Film Festival


Get ready for the 7th Annual Festival of Cinema NYC, returning to the Regal UA Midway in Forest Hills from August 4 - 13. Celebrate the best of independent cinema with an exciting lineup of films, workshops, and special presentations.

HBO/Max Receives 127 Emmy Nominations, The Most Of Any Network Or Platform, Breaking Records Across Multiple Categories


The record-breaking nominations include 27 for the final season of “Succession,” the most of any program and making Emmy history with three nominations for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series. Additionally, new series “The Last of Us” breaks through, earning major award nominations. “The White Lotus” sweeps the supporting actor/actress.

Jennifer Coolidge FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Jennifer Coolidge been in?

Jennifer Coolidge has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Jennifer Coolidge been in?

Jennifer Coolidge has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Jennifer Coolidge been nominated for?

Jennifer Coolidge has been nominated for the Best Musical award at the Drama Desk Awards for her performance in Company.

What awards has Jennifer Coolidge won?

Jennifer Coolidge won the Drama Desk Award for Best Musical for her performance in Company.

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