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Lisa Kudrow

A struggling actress finds unexpected fame and reinvention as the eccentric Phoebe Buffay on the iconic sitcom *Friends*, launching a career that redefines her identity and legacy.

Born
1963
  • Also:
  • Actress
  • Producer
  • Writer
62
Credits on file
5
Decades active
18
Awards

In short · Acting since 1989, 5 decades active, 62 credits, 6 Screen Actors Guild Award wins.

Now & next

  1. In the news

    Las Culturistas Culture Awards Returns for Fifth Year

    The Las Culturistas Culture Awards made its return for the fifth year, hosted by comedians and podcast co-hosts Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang. The event, now in its second year of being televised, aired as a comedy variety special and is available to stream on Peacock. The show featured a range of celebrity appearances and performances, including Rachel Zegler covering 'Fame Is a Gun' and Lisa Kudrow taking the stage. The Culture Awards continue to celebrate pop culture with a humorous and irreverent twist, drawing in fans of the Las Culturistas podcast and its expanding media presence.

  2. In the news

    Romy and Michele Sequel in Production for Hulu

    The long-awaited sequel to the 1997 cult classic 'Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion' is officially in production. Starring Mira Sorvino and Lisa Kudrow, the film will return to the characters they originally played, two 28-year-olds who fabricate elaborate careers to impress their former classmates. The original film became a beloved comedy classic for its quirky humor and memorable performances. Now, more than two decades later, fans can look forward to a new chapter in the story. The sequel will be streamed exclusively on Hulu, continuing the platform’s trend of reviving popular cult films for new audiences.

  3. Award win

    People Magazine Awards — People Magazine Awards

  4. Award win

    Screen Actors Guild Award — Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series

  5. Award win

    American Comedy Awards — American Comedy Awards

  6. Award win

    Tv Guide Award — TV Guide Award

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Biography

Lisa Valerie Kudrow is an American actress and writer best known for portraying Phoebe Buffay on the sitcom *Friends*, which aired from 1994 to 2004. Her performance as the quirky, eccentric character earned her a Primetime Emmy Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award and a Satellite Award. The role of Phoebe Buffay has been recognized as one of the greatest television characters of all time. Kudrow’s work on *Friends* served as her breakout role and led to a career in film and television.

Awards & Nominations

6 wins · 12 nominations

Screen Actors Guild Award

  • Nom2003Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy SeriesLisa Kudrow
  • Nom2002Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy SeriesLisa Kudrow
  • Nom2001Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy SeriesLisa Kudrow
  • Won2000Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy SeriesLisa Kudrow
  • Nom1999Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy SeriesLisa Kudrow
  • Nom1998Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy SeriesLisa Kudrow
  • Won1995Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy SeriesLisa Kudrow

Primetime Emmy Award

  • Nom2001Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy SeriesLisa Kudrow
  • Nom2000Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy SeriesLisa Kudrow
  • Nom1999Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy SeriesLisa Kudrow
  • Won1998Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy SeriesLisa Kudrow
  • Nom1997Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy SeriesLisa Kudrow
  • Nom1995Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy SeriesLisa Kudrow

Golden Globe Award

  • Nom1996Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or Television FilmLisa Kudrow
More awards & festivals (4) — regional academies & film-festival prizes

People Magazine Awards

American Comedy Awards

Tv Guide Award

Golden Globe Awards

  • Nom1996Golden Globe — Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or Television Film

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