Born Name:  Anna Kay Faris

Born Date:  November 29, 1976

Born Place:  Baltimore, Maryland

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Occupations:  Actress, comedian, podcaster, author

Brief Biography:  Anna Kay Faris is best known for her comedic timing and physical humor, which propelled her to stardom in the early 2000s. As of 2026, her films as a leading actress have grossed over $1.5 billion worldwide.

Early Life and Career:
Faris began acting at age nine, debuting at the Seattle Repertory Theater.
Education: She graduated from the University of Washington in 1999 with an English literature degree, initially planning a different career path.
Breakout: Achieved stardom with the Scary Movie franchise (2000–2006).
Key Roles: Known for films such as The House Bunny (2008) and The Dictator (2012), as well as voice work in Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs.
Television: Starred in the CBS sitcom Mom (2013–2020) and had a recurring role in Friends.
Other Work: Hosted the Unqualified podcast and authored a New York Times bestselling memoir.