Wendi McLendon-Covey
| Wendi McLendon-Covey | |
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 McLendon-Covey at the International Press Academy’s 12th Annual Satellite Awards, December 9, 2007 |
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| Born | Wendy Anne McLendon October 10, 1969 Bellflower, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress, comedienne, writer, producer |
| Years active | 2001—present |
| Spouse | Greg Covey (1996-present) |
Wendi McLendon-Covey (born October 10, 1969) is an American actress, writer, producer and comedian. She is known for roles on television shows, such as Reno 911! (2003-2008) and Rules of Engagement (2010-2011). She is also known for her role in the 2011 hit film Bridesmaids.
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[edit] Personal life
McLendon-Covey was born Wendy Anne McLendon in Bellflower, California. McLendon-Covey has been married since 1996 to Greg Covey. They live in Long Beach, California.
[edit] Career
She is best known for her ability as an improvisational actress. She was a member of The Groundlings Theater in Los Angeles from 2002–2009. [1] While a member of the Groundlings, McLendon-Covey was a classmate of comedians Melissa McCarthy and Kristen Wiig, with whom she would later star in the film Bridesmaids.[2]
McLendon-Covey is widely known for her role as Deputy Clementine Johnson on the Comedy Central television series Reno 911! which ran from 2003–2009 and resulted in a 2007 film. She also starred in the Lifetime show Lovespring International in 2006 and has provided commentary for E!, TV Guide Channel, and VH1. In 2007 she starred in the comede film Reno 911!: Miami, based on Comedy Central's Reno 911!. McLendon-Covey guest-starred on television series such as The Office, 10 Things I Hate About You, Cougar Town, I Hate My Teenage Daughter and Hot in Cleveland.[3]
In 2011, she starred in the financially successful and critically lauded comedy film Bridesmaids with Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Rose Byrne, Melissa McCarthy and Ellie Kemper. Beginning in July that same year, she began starring in national TV ads for a new campaign by Hillshire Farm.[4] From 2010 to 2011 she had recurring role on the CBS sitcom Rules of Engagement.[5]
She will play a starring roles in the upcoming movies What to Expect When You're Expecting directed by Kirk Jones,[6] and Steven Soderbergh's drama Magic Mike.[7] McLendon-Covey was also stars on the 2012 comedy pilot The Waffle Hut, who has not received the green light to shoot.[8] She stars on upcoming christmas comedy movie A White Trash Christmas about white-trash mom is visited by three ghosts intent on showing her a path to a brighter future.[9] She also starred on upcoming ensemble cast drama film Claire's Cambodia directed by Academy Award-nominated and Emmy-winning Stacy Sherman about three estranged sister deal with the death of their father.[10]
In February 2012 she was cast opposite Goldie Hawn in the role in the HBO comedy pilot The Viagra Diaries, created by Sex and the City creator and executive producer Darren Star, but when Hawn exit of the pilot, McLendon-Covey also left from show.[11] After she received five offers, ultimately settling as the female lead role on ABC comedy pilot Only Fools And Horses with John Leguizamo and Christopher Lloyd.[12][13]
[edit] Filmography
[edit] Film
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Henry and Marvin | Judy | |
| 2005 | Bewitched | E! Anchor | |
| 2006 | Cook-Off! | Pauline Solfest | |
| 2007 | Reno 911!: Miami | Deputy Clementine Johnson | |
| Closing Escrow | Hillary | US Comedy Arts Festival for Best Comedy Performance in Film | |
| Goldfish | Mrs. Jenkins | ||
| 2008 | Over Her Dead Body | Lona | |
| 2009 | Boutonniere | Mrs. Pruitt | |
| Spooner | Linda | ||
| Jesus People: The Movie | Jenna Bosch | ||
| 2010 | Starlight & Superfish | Dawn | |
| Douchebag | Mary Barger | ||
| Tug | Taylor | ||
| Public Relations | Candice | ||
| The Search for Santa Paws | Ms. Stout | ||
| 2011 | Bridesmaids | Rita | New York Film Critics Online Award for Best Ensemble Cast Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association Award for Best Ensemble Nominated — Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Acting Emsemble Nominated — People's Choice Awards for Best Ensemble Cast Nominated — Central Ohio Film Critics Association for Best Acting Emsemble Nominated — Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture |
| 2012 | Holiday Road | Rosman | |
| What to Expect When You're Expecting | Kara | post-production | |
| Magic Mike | Tara | post-production | |
| Sleeping Around | Emma Cooney | post-production | |
| 2013 | A White Trash Christmas | Marjorie | post-production |
| Claire's Cambodia | pre-production |
[edit] Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Lovespring International | Lydia Mayhew | 13 episodes |
| 2008 | Greek | Connie | Episode: "Spring Broke" |
| 2003-2008 | Reno 911! | Deputy Clementine Johnson | 73 episodes |
| 2008 | The Office | Concierge Marie | Episode: "Business Trip" |
| Kath & Kim | Lucy | Episode: "Friends" | |
| 2009 | 10 Things I Hate About You | Vivian | Episodes: "Light My Fire" and " Dance Little Sister" |
| Wizards of Waverly Place | Dr. Ice | Episode: "Three Monsters" | |
| 2011 | Cougar Town | Vice Principal | Episode: "You're Gonna Get It!" |
| Svetlana | Phoebe | 2 episodes | |
| I Hate My Teenage Daughter | Deanna | Episode: "Pilot" | |
| 2010-2011 | Rules of Engagement | Liz | 11 episodes |
| 2012 | Hot in Cleveland | Sandy | Episode: " God and Football" |
| Waffle Hut | Reba | TV Pilot | |
| Only Fools And Horses | Ruby | TV Pilot |
[edit] References
- ^ Biography for Wendi McLendon-Covey on IMDB
- ^ Conversations with Ross: Featuring Wendy McLendon-Covey RossCarey.com
- ^ Tanner Stransky, 'Bridesmaids' comedienne to guest star on 'Hot in Cleveland' -- EXCLUSIVE, Entertainment Weekly, November 14, 2011
- ^ Hillshire Farm(R) Introduces Brand New Campaign That is "So Good. They'll Think It's for Them" MarketWatch (July 5, 2011). Retrieved on 9-25-11.
- ^ Kelsea Stahler, Exclusive: We Chat With 'Rules of Engagement's' Wendi McLendon-Covey, Hollywood.com, October 08, 2011
- ^ Rose, Lacey; Kit, Borys (July 13, 2011). "'Bridesmaids' Star Wendi McLendon-Covey Joins 'What to Expect When You're Expecting' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter (Prometheus Global Media). http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/bridesmaids-star-wendi-mclendon-covey-210197. Retrieved July 23, 2011.
- ^ Fernandez, Jay A. (September 6, 2011). "'Bridesmaids' Actress Signs on for 'Magic Mike'". The Hollywood Reporter. http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/bridesmaids-actress-signs-magic-mike-231649.
- ^ 'Bridesmaid' Wendi McLendon-Covey Falls For 'Magic Mike'
- ^ Scott Harris,'Bridesmaids' Star Wendi McLendon-Covey Gets 'Trash'ed, nextmovie.com, November 8, 2011
- ^ Brian Brooks, Mary Kay Place, Sarah Paulson, Mamie Gummer Set For ‘Claire’s Cambodia’, Deadline.com, March 1, 2012
- ^ Nellie Andreeva, ‘Bridesmaids’ Wendi McLendon-Covey Cast In Goldie Hawn’s HBO Pilot ‘Viagra Diaries’, Deadline.com, February 8, 2012
- ^ Nellie Andreeva,‘Bridesmaids’ Wendi McLendon-Covey To Co-Star In ABC Pilot ‘Only Fools & Horses’ Deadline.com, March 7, 2012
- ^ Kristina Bustos, 'Only Fools and Horses' US casts 'Bridesmaids' Wendi McLendon-Covey, Digital Spy, March 7, 2012
