Jennifer Coolidge
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
- Joined the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 2005
- Supports Aid for AIDS and the Elton John AIDS Foundation
- 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