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Cheryl Hines Biography

Birth Name:Cheryl Ruth Hines

Birth Place:Miami Beach, Florida, United States

Profession Actress, Director, Producer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Has served on the Board of Trustees of the nonprofit organization United Cerebral Palsy
  • Attended Florida State University, where she studied theater, radio and TV
  • Earned a bachelor's degree in communication from the University of Central Florida
  • Married Robert F․ Kennedy Jr․ in 2014
  • Studied at The Groundlings Theater in Los Angeles, where she gained experience performing improvisational comedy
  • Made her professional acting debut in a 1993 episode of the TV series "Swamp Thing․"
  • Worked as a personal assistant to actor-director Rob Reiner before getting her break in Hollywood
  • Made her feature film directorial debut with the 2009 romantic comedy "Serious Moonlight․"
  • Is an avid poker player

Awards

  • 2003Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2005Gracie-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: winner
  • 2006Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2006Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2007Golden Nymph-Outstanding Actress - Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2009RoC Skincare Gold Standard in Filmmaking Award-: winner
  • 2010Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2010WIN Award-Actress Comedy Series: winner
  • 2012Critics' Choice TV Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2018Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated