Anna Faris
American actress and comedian best known for her lead role in the Scary Movie franchise and her long-running CBS sitcom Mom.
What do we know about Anna Faris?
Here are the key biographical details about Anna Faris:
- Name: Anna Faris
- Also Known As: Anna Kay Faris
- Date of Birth: November 29, 1976
- Place of Birth: Baltimore, Maryland, USA
- Gender: Female
- Job Title: Actor
- Crew Jobs: Executive Producer
Who is Anna Faris?
Anna Kay Faris (born November 29, 1976) is an American actress. She rose to prominence for her comedic roles, particularly the lead part of Cindy Campbell in the Scary Movie films (2000–2026).
Faris' film credits include May, The Hot Chick (both 2002), Lost in Translation (2003), Brokeback Mountain, Just Friends (both 2005), My Super Ex-Girlfriend (2006), Smiley Face (2007), The House Bunny (2008), What's Your Number? (2011), The Dictator (2012), and Overboard (2018). She also had voice-over roles in the film franchises Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (2009–2013) and Alvin and the Chipmunks (2009–2015).
On television, Faris played the recurring role of Erica in the tenth and final season of the NBC sitcom Friends (2004) and the co-lead of Christy Plunkett in the CBS sitcom Mom (2013–2020). Outside of acting, she created and hosted the advice podcast Unqualified (2015–2023). She wrote a 2017 memoir of the same name, which became a New York Times bestseller.
What is Anna Faris known for?
With over 76 credits, Anna Faris' most recognized performances include:
- The Simpsons (1989, TV Series)
- Friends (1994, TV Series)
- 22 Jump Street (2014, Movie)
- Lost in Translation (2003, Movie)
- Scary Movie (2000, Movie)
- Brokeback Mountain (2005, Movie)
- Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (2009, Movie)
- The Dictator (2012, Movie)
- Scary Movie 2 (2001, Movie)
- Scary Movie 3 (2003, Movie)
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