Biography
A former model whose cover-worthy appearance belied her knack for comedy, actress Courteney Cox was among the most popular performers on television throughout the 1990s and early millennium, thanks to her popular turn as Monica Gellar on "Friends" (NBC, 1994-2004). For millions of viewers, her performance as Gellar came to symbolize the over-achiever as she struggled to balance her career, love life and desire for a family with her host of …
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Career Milestones
| Appeared in commercials for products including Noxzema, Maybelline and Tampax | ||
| Born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama | ||
| Moved to NYC the summer before her freshman year in college and began working with Ford Modeling Agency | ||
| Returned to NYC after attending one year at Mount Vernon College in Washington, DC | ||
1984 | Cast as the dancing girl in the Brian De Palma directed video "Dancing in the Dark" perfomed by Bruce Springsteen | |
1984 | TV acting debut, playing a small role on the CBS drama, "As the World Turns" | |
1985 | Cast as a regular on the TV series, "Misfits of Science" (NBC) | |
1987 | Feature acting debut, "Down Twisted" | |
1987 | Joined the cast NBC's "Family Ties" as the Alex P. Keaton's (Michael J. Fox) love interest | |
1987 | TV-movie debut, "If It's Tuesday, It Still Must Be Belgium" (NBC) | |
1988 | Had a featured role as a scientist in "Cocoon: The Return" | |
1990 | Cast as the hard-as-nails assistant to Jim Belushi's character in the fantasy film "Mr. Destiny" | |
1993 | Cast in the short-lived CBS sitcom "The Trouble With Larry" | |
1994 | Co-starred as neurotic would-be chef, Monica Geller in the ensemble NBC sitcom "Friends" | |
1994 | Played the female lead opposite Jim Carrey as "Ace Ventura: Pet Detective" | |
1996 | Returned to features as bitchy TV newsreporter Gale Weathers in the hit horror film "Scream" | |
1997 | Reprised role of Gale Weathers in the sequel "Scream 2" | |
2001 | Had co-starring role in "3000 Miles to Graceland" | |
2002 | Featured in "Alien Love Triangle," the Danny Boyle-directed segment of "Light Years" | |
2003 | Produced the decorating cable series, "Mix It Up" (WE) | |
2004 | Formed the production company Coquette with husband David Arquette | |
2005 | Offered a dramatic turn in "November" playing a woman who's boyfriend is shot to death in a robbery | |
2005 | Played Adam Sandler's demanding girlfriend in "The Longest Yard" | |
2006 | Co-starred with Tim Allen in the superhero comedy "Zoom" | |
2007 | Co-produced husband, David Arquette's directorial debut, "The Tripper" | |
2007 | Starred (also produced with husband) as Lucy Spiller, a tabloid editor, in the FX series "Dirt" | |
2008 | Cast in a three-episode guest spot on the eighth season of "Scrubs" (NBC) | |
2009 | Cast as Jules Cobb, a newly single 40-year-old mother, in the ABC comedy, "Cougar Town"; earned a Golden Globe nomination in 2009 for Best Actress in a Comedy Series | |
2011 | Reprised role of Gale Weathers in Wes Craven's "Scream 4" | |
Awards
1996 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in Friends |
1999 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in Friends |
2000 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in Friends |
2001 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in Friends |
2002 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in Friends |
2003 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in Friends |
2004 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in Friends |
2009 | Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Comedy Or Musical in Cougar Town |
2011 | Critics' Choice TV Award for BEST ACTRESS IN A COMEDY SERIES in Cougar Town |