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Cobie Smulders Biography

Birth Name:Jacoba Francisca Maria Smulders

Birth Place:Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Profession Actress, Soundtrack, Producer

Fast Facts

  • Won the 2017 Theatre World Award for outstanding debut performance
  • Got her start in acting with her work on "Veritas: The Quest․"
  • Was discovered by a modeling agency shortly after graduating from high school
  • Quote: "I'm hoping to make the transition into acting in movies․ But I'm also writing a movie script with a girlfriend and looking to become more of a producer․ I'd like to be in a place where I have more creative control․"
  • Best known for her role in "How I Met Your Mother․"
  • Wanted to become a marine biologist in high school, and is now a certified scuba diver and hope to help found a marine research center
  • Speaks French and lived in Paris as a teenager
  • Was in contention for the role of Wonder Woman

Awards

  • 2009INOCA TV-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2014People's Choice Award-Favorite TV Gal Pals: nominated
  • 2018OFTA Television Award-Best Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2021CCA Super Award-Best Actress in a Superhero Series: nominated