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Jennifer Coolidge Biography

Birth Name:Jennifer Audrey Coolidge

Birth Place:Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Profession Actress, Soundtrack, Writer

Fast Facts

Donated a VIP trip to Disneyland to an auction benefitting the organization Farm Sanctuary
Supports Aid for AIDS and the Elton John AIDS Foundation
Joined the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 2005
Studied at Cambridge School of Weston, Emerson College and the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City
Made her first on-screen appearance in a 1993 episode of "Seinfeld․"
Quote: "Cool things happen when you're not sitting around your house with your dog․ Go out, even if you don't have the money to drink, on socializing․"
Best known for her recurring role as Stifler's mom in the "American Pie" film series
Known for collaborating with director Christopher Guest
Is an alumna The Groundlings comedy troupe based in Los Angeles

Awards

2004FFCC Award-Best Ensemble Cast: winner
2004Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: nominated
2004PFCS Award-Best Ensemble Acting: nominated
2005Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Sleazebag: winner
2006Gotham Independent Film Award-Best Ensemble Performance: nominated
2006Stinker Award-Most Annoying Fake Accent: Female: nominated
2013BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Female Vocal Performance in a Television Series in a Supporting Role - Comedy/Musical: nominated
2021Gotham Independent Film Award-Outstanding Performance in a New Series: nominated
2022AACTA International Award-Best Actress in a Series: nominated
2022ACCEC Award-Favorite Supporting Actress in a TV Show: winner
2022Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series: nominated
2022Critics Choice Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television: winner
2022Dorian Award-Best Supporting TV Performance: winner
2022Gold Derby TV Award-Limited/Movie Supporting Actress: winner
2022Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role on Television: nominated
2022HCA Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Broadcast Network or Cable Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Movie: winner
2022OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture or Limited Series: winner
2022Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie: winner
2023AACTA International Award-Best Actress in a Series: winner
2023Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: winner
2023Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series: winner
2023Critics Choice Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: winner
2023CCA Super Award-Best Actress in a Horror Series, Limited Series or Made-for-TV Movie: nominated
2023Dorian Award-Best Supporting TV Performance - Drama: winner
2023Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Supporting Actress: nominated
2023Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Limited Series, Anthology Series or Motion Picture Made for Television: winner
2023MTV Movie + TV Award-Most Frightened Performance: winner
2023MTV Movie + TV Award-Best Comedic Performance: nominated
2023OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: winner
2023Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: winner
2024Movies for Grownups Award-Best Actress - Television: winner
2024Astra TV Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Broadcast Network or Cable Drama Series: nominated
2024CinEuphoria-Best Supporting Actress - International Competition: nominated
2024Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Series, Comedy or Musical: winner