Jennifer Coolidge

28 Aug, 1963 | Boston, Massachusetts

Actress

Biography

Originally from Boston, Massachusetts, Coolidge's performing career began in New York, where she became a member of the Gotham City Improv group. Eventually this led her to Los Angeles, where she joined The Groundlings and continued to develop her passion for improvisational acting. Recently, Coolidge appeared in the hit comedy American Pie, in a scene-stealing role as the sexy mother who seduces Eddie Kaye Thomas. Her feature film credits also include A Night At The Roxbury, directed by John Fortenberry and the critically acclaimed Trial And Error, starring Jeff Daniels, Michael Richards and Charlize Theron. Jennifer has been a series regular in a number of comedy series, including two sketch shows: ABC's She-TV and Saturday Night Special. She's also guest-starred on a variety of television shows including, Seinfeld, King Of The Hill and Ladies Man with Alfred Molina. Coolidge will soon be seen in the upcoming Paramount Pictures release, Made To Love Her, opposite Chris Rock, which reunited her with Chris and Paul Weitz, the writer/director team of brothers behind American Pie.