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Courteny cox
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Courteney, who plays the character of Monica, was born on July 15th,
1964. She was originally from Birmingham, AL., but she moved to New
York City after her graduation from high school and was subsequently
signed by the Ford modeling agency. Shortly thereafter, she started
working in television commercials for Maybelline, Noxema and the
New York Telephone Company.
In 1984 Cox made her acting debut on the daytime drama "As the
World Turns." Later that year she appeared in Bruce Springsteen's
music video "Dancing in the Dark." She was cast by director Brian
DePalma to portray the young fan whom Springsteen pulls out of the
audience to be his dance partner.
Before "Friends," Cox's most memorable television series role was
that of Lauren, Alex P. Keaton's (Michael J. Fox) girlfriend on "Family
Ties." Her other television credits include regular series roles on
"Misfits of Science" and "The Trouble with Larry" as well as
guest-starring parts on such hits as "Murder, She Wrote," NBC's
"Seinfeld" and the cable series "Dream On" and "The Larry Sanders
Show." She has starred in several television movies, including
"Prize Pulitzer," "Battling for Baby" and "Curiosity Kills," as well as in
the miniseries "Till We Meet Again," based on Judith Krantz's
best-selling novel.
Of her motion-picture credits, Cox is perhaps best known for her
starring role opposite comedian Jim Carrey in the box-office hit "Ace
Ventura: Pet Detective." Her other feature films are "Down Twisted,"
"Masters of the Universe," "Cocoon: The Return," "Shaking the
Tree," "Mr. Destiny," "Blue Desert" and the upcoming films
"Commandments" with Aidan Quinn, and Wes Craven's "Scream,"
starring Drew Barrymore.
On stage, she starred with Michael Spound in "King of Hearts" at the
Tiffany Theatre in Los Angeles. When she is not working, she enjoys
remodeling and decorating homes. Cox lives in Los Angeles. Her
birthday is June 15.
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Matthew Perry
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Born in Williamstown, Mass., and raised in Ottawa, Ontario, Matthew Perry had
his first taste of acting when he was in the seventh grade. He recalls, "After I
got my first laugh on stage, I was hooked." A
t age 15 he moved to Los Angeles to live with his father, actor John Bennett
Perry. Matthew's interest in acting increased after he performed in several
high-school stage productions. In addition to acting, he excelled at tennis he
was rated No. 17 nationally in the junior singles category, and he and his partner
were ranked No. 3 in doubles competition.
After his graduation, Perry had intended to enrol at the University of Southern California, but when he was
offered a leading role on the television series "Boys Will Be Boys," he seized the opportunity to begin his
chosen career. His other TV-series credits include regular roles on "Home Free" and "Sydney" as well as a
recurring part on "Growing Pains." He guest-starred on such series as "Beverly Hills, 90210," "Who's the
Boss?", "The Tracey Ullman Show," "Empty Nest" and "The John Larroquette Show."
His TV movies include "Deadly Relations," "Call Me Anna" and "Dance 'til Dawn." Among his feature films
are "A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon," "She's Out of Control," "Parallel Lives" and the movies "Fools
Rush In" and "Edwards and Hunt: The First American Road Trip" with Chris Farley.
In addition to acting, Perry enjoys writing. He sold his first pilot, "Maxwell's House," to Universal Television
recently. His other interests include playing ice hockey and softball.
Perry lives in Los Angeles. His birthday is August 19.
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Lisa Kudrow
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In the debut season (1994-95) of "Friends," Lisa Kudrow earned an Emmy nomination
as Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her performance as the
spacy but lovable New Age waif Phoebe. She has since won Golden Globe and
American Comedy Award nominations as well.
Kudrow graduated from Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., with a B.S. degree in
biology. Intending to pursue a career in research, she returned to Los Angeles and
began working with her father, a world-renowned headache specialist. In all
likelihood, Kudrow would be a researcher today if she had not been inspired to
perform by one of her brother's friends, actor/comedian Jon Lovitz.
In hopes of achieving her dream of becoming a writer and performer, she auditioned
for the famous improvisation theatre group The Groundlings in Los Angeles.
Although she initially was not accepted into the program, The Groundlings referred
her to Cynthia Szigeti, a well-known improvisation teacher based in Los Angeles. In
that class she met and became close friends with then-unknown Conan O'Brien.. In
1989 her dream became a reality when she became a full-fledged member of The
Groundlings.
In addition to her role on "Friends," Kudrow portrays Ursula, the ditzy waitress on
"Mad About You." Her other television-series credits include a recurring role on
"Bob" and guest-starring parts on "Cheers," "Coach," "Newhart," "Flying Blind" and
"Hope & Gloria."
Since starting work on "Friends," Kudrow has earned roles in the upcoming feature
films "Mother," written by and starring Albert Brooks; "Romy & Michele's High School
Reunion," starring opposite Mira Sorvino; and "Clockwatchers" with Toni Collette
("Muriel's Wedding").
Kudrow played varsity-level tennis in high school and college and is a pool shark who
has mastered some of the more difficult trick shots.
Recently married, Kudrow and her husband live in Los Angeles. A native Californian,
she was born in Encino and raised in Tarzana, Calif. Her birthday is July 30.
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