Lisa Kudrow

Lisa Valerie Kudrow (born July 30, 1963) is an American actress, producer, and screenwriter. She gained worldwide recognition for her portrayal of Phoebe Buffay in the popular TV sitcom Friends (1994-2004), winning several awards including Primetime Emmy, Screen Actors Guild, Satellite, American Comedy, and TV Guide Awards. Phoebe is widely regarded as one of the greatest television characters of all time. Kudrow's success on Friends propelled her film career, with notable roles in Romy and Michele's High School Reunion (1997) and The Opposite of Sex (1998), earning her critical acclaim and awards. She also created, produced, wrote, and starred in the HBO mockumentary series The Comeback (2005, 2014) for which she received critical praise.