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Lisa Kudrow is an American actress. From 1994 to 2004, She rose to international fame for her role as Phoebe Buffay in the American television sitcom Friends, which aired. The series earned her Primetime Emmy, Screen Actors Guild, Satellite, American Comedy and TV Guide awards. Kudrow initially appeared in a 1989 episode of the hit sitcom Cheers playing a character named Emily. In 2007, Kudrow received praise for her starring role in the film Kabluey and appeared in the film P.S. I Love You. She produced and starred in the Showtime program Web Therapy, which was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award. Kudrow is a producer on the TLC/NBC reality program Who Do You Think You Are, which has been nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award five times. She currently is a voice actress on the animated series HouseBroken.

Birth Name

Lisa Valerie Kudrow

Nickname

Smart

Profession

Actress, Comedian, Writer, Producer, Voice Actress

Nationality

American

Personal Life

Birthday / Date of Birth

Lisa Kudrow was born on the 30th of July 1963, in Los Angeles, California, United States.

Age

She’s currently 61 years old.

Sun Sign

Leo

Ethnicity

Mixed

She is of Belarusian, German, Hungarian, and Polish Jewish descent.

Religion

Judaism

Education

Lisa graduated from Taft High School in the Woodland Hills neighborhood. She received her BA in biology from Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, New York.

Family Details

  • Father –  Dr. Lee N. Kudrow (Physician, Cured Headaches)
  • Mother – Nedra S. (Travel Agent)
  • Siblings – Derrick Kudrow (Brother), David B. Kudrow (Brother), Helene Marla Kudrow (Sister)

Marital Status

Married

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Boyfriend / Spouse

Lisa Kudrow has dated –

  • Michel Stern – On May 27, 1995, Kudrow married French advertising executive Michel Stern. The couple reside in Beverly Hills, California, and have a son named Julian on May 7, 1998, who was born.

Physical Statistics

Height

  • In feet – 5 feet 8 inches
  • In centimeters – 173 cm
  • In meters – 1.73 m

Weight

  • In Kilograms – 62 kg
  • In Pounds – 137 lbs

Body Measurements

  • Measurements – 36-26-35
  • Bust – 36 inches
  • Waist – 26 inches
  • Hip – 35 inches
  • Bra Size – 34D

Body Build

Slim

Eye Color

Light Green

Hair Color

Blonde

Shoe Size

She wears a size 8.5 (US) shoe.

Dress Size

Her dress size is 6 (US).

Sexuality

Straight

Professional Statistics

Famous For

Lisa became known after appearing as a comedian, becoming a member of the improv and sketch comedy school The Groundlings with the help of her brother’s close friend, the popular comedian Jon Lovitz. Kudrow’s first notable television role was portraying Ursula Buffay in the sitcom series Mad About You. From 2004 to 2005, Kudrow worked as a creator, writer, and executive producer for the HBO series The Comeback. She also owns a production company named Is or Isn’t Entertainment and served as an executive producer for the television series Who Do You Think You Are?.

Film Debut

In 1986, Lisa had her first film onscreen role in the movie America 3000 as Warrior Women Leader and she made her theatrical film debut as Esther in the erotic thriller movie In the Heat of Passion in (1992).

Television Debut

In 1989, Kudrow landed her first role in television in the series, Married to the Mob.

Brand Endorsements

Kaylee has done endorsement work for several brands such as Ralph Lauren.

Lisa Kudrow Net worth

Lisa Kudrow has an estimated net worth of $130 million dollars as of 2024.

Social Media Profiles

Some Lesser Known Facts About Lisa Kudrow

  • While breaking into acting, Lisa worked for her father for eight years and earned a research credit on his study on the comparative likelihood of left-handed individuals developing cluster headaches.
  •  Kudrow began her career as a comedian, becoming a member of the improv and sketch comedy school The Groundlings with the help of her brother’s close friend, the popular comedian Jon Lovitz.
  • She later joined a comedy group called Unexpected Company alongside her then-boyfriend Conan O’Brien and director Tim Hillman.
  • Her first notable television role was portraying Ursula Buffay in the sitcom series Mad About You. She continued this character in the widely popular television series Friends, where she played Phoebe Buffay, Ursula’s twin sister. Friends was a huge success, earning Kudrow significant recognition and numerous awards throughout its run.
  • In addition to Friends, Kudrow starred in several popular comedic and dramatic films, including Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion, Analyze This, Wonderland, and The Opposite of Sex. She made guest appearances on various television shows such as The Simpsons, Hope and Gloria, King of the Hill, Cougar Town, Scandal, and Angie Tribeca.
  • From 2004 to 2005, Kudrow worked as a creator, writer, and executive producer for the HBO series The Comeback. She also owns a production company named Is or Isn’t Entertainment and served as an executive producer for the television series Who Do You Think You Are?.
  • Currently, Kudrow works as an executive producer for the syndicated game show 25 Words or Less. Throughout her career, she has appeared in over 100 movies and television series in the American film and television industry.
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