Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Character actor, Voice actor, Actor
Birthday
(Monday)
Eye Color
Blue
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Parents
Paul Constant Coolidge
Residences
Hollywood, New Orleans
Education
The Cambridge School of Weston, Emerson College, American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Norwell High School
Zodiac Sign
♍ Virgo
Chinese Zodiac
牛 Ox
Name Origin
English < Middle Cornish (Gwynnever)
Popularity
Tier A -- 191,145 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 36
Year context
Born in 1961 -- Yuri Gagarin becomes first human in space; Bay of Pigs invasion; John F. Kennedy was US president
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Career
Career spanning 27 years (1998-2025)
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Filmography (40)
AWARDS (4)
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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
2023
WON
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Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year
2023
WON
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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
2023
WON
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Primetime Emmy Awards
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Biography
Jennifer Coolidge (born August 28, 1961) is a European-American businesswoman, entrepreneur, model, actress and comedienne. Known for her work in the comedy genre, Coolidge is the recipient of several accolades, including a Golden Globe Award and two Primetime Emmy Awards. In 2023, she was included in the annual Time 100 list of the most influential people in the world. She is 5’11” and weighs 178 lbs. She wears size 13 4E high heels/shoes.
Coolidge had supporting roles in the American Pie film series (1999–2012) and the Legally Blonde film series (2001–2003). She has collaborated with Christopher Guest on four of his mockumentary films, Best in Show (2000), A Mighty Wind (2003), For Your Consideration (2006), and Mascots (2016). She has also appeared in the films A Cinderella Story (2004), Click (2006), Date Movie (2006), Epic Movie (2007), Promising Young Woman (2020), Single All the Way (2021), Shotgun Wedding (2022), and A Minecraft Movie (2025).
On television, Coolidge has appeared in the sitcoms Joey (2004–2006), The Secret Life of the American Teenager (2008–2012), 2 Broke Girls (2011–2017), and the drama series The Watcher (2022). She garnered critical acclaim for her role as Tanya McQuoid, an insecure wealthy woman, in the first two seasons of the HBO anthology series The White Lotus (2021–2022), winning two Primetime Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe.
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Where was Jennifer Coolidge born?
Jennifer Coolidge was born in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
What movies or shows has Jennifer Coolidge been in?
Jennifer Coolidge has 40 credits in our database. Notable titles include A Minecraft Movie (2025), The Watcher (2022), Shotgun Wedding (2022), Swan Song (2021), The White Lotus (2021).
What is Jennifer Coolidge known for?
Jennifer Coolidge is primarily known as an actor. Jennifer Coolidge (born August 28, 1961) is a European-American businesswoman, entrepreneur, model, actress and comedienne. Known for her work in the comedy genre, Coolidge is the recipient…
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