Cheryl Hines

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Biography

Unlike anything else on television, the critically acclaimed series kept dialogue fresh and genuine by improvising each episode, with the actress adeptly holding her own with David. Prior to "Curb," Hines had landed a handful of guest spots on shows like "The Wayans Bros." (The WB, 1995-99), "Suddenly Susan" (NBC, 1996-2000) and "Friends" (NBC, 1994-2004). But it was her leading role on Larry David's show that marked her true breakthrough and …
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Job Title

Actor, Director, Producer

Born

September 21, 1965

Career Milestones

Moved to Los Angeles and studied at the Groundlings theater; her first teacher there was Lisa Kudrow

1996

Starred in the independent feature film "Cheap Curry and Calculus"

1998

Appeared on an episode of "Suddenly Susan" (NBC)

1999

Cast as Cheryl David in the HBO special "Larry David: Curb Your Enthusiasm," a mockumentary about Larry David, the co-creator of "Seinfeld" considering a return to stand-up comedy

2000

Portrayed Cheryl David on the HBO series "Curb Your Enthusiasm"; earned an Emmy nomination for Best Supporting Actress in 2006

2002

Guest starred on the CBS sitcom "Everybody Loves Raymond"

2003

Cast as the trailer park lady on an episode of "Reno 911!" (Comedy Central)

2004

Played a catering manager in the comedy "Along Came Polly," starring Ben Stiller and Jennifer Aniston

2004

Voiced the character Kate on the animated series "Father of the Pride" (NBC)

2006

Cast opposite Jeremy Piven and Garry Marshall in "Keeping Up with the Steins," directed by Marshall's son Scott

2006

Starred in the road-trip comedy "RV" with Robin Williams and Jeff Daniels

2007

Co-starred with Keri Russell in the indie feature "Waitress"; directed by Adrienne Shelly, who was murdered before the film's release

2009

Cast on the short-lived ABC sitcom "In The Motherhood"

2009

Co-starred with Katherine Heigl and Gerard Butler in "The Ugly Truth"

2011

Landed featured role on ABC's "Suburgatory"

Awards

2003

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series in Curb Your Enthusiasm

2006

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series in Curb Your Enthusiasm

2006

Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in Curb Your Enthusiasm

2009

Hamptons International Film Festival for Roc Skincare Gold Standard in Filmmaking Award for a feature female director in Serious Moonlight

2010

Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in Curb Your Enthusiasm