Biography
Her quick wit and natural flair for comedy made Wendi McLendon-Covey "The Queen of Improv. " McLendon-Covey earned her comedic stripes as a member of the famed improv and sketch comedy troupe, The Groundlings, where she developed outrageous characters that had audiences rolling in their seats. The actress landed her breakout role on the hit Comedy Central series "Reno 911!" (2003-09). The show satirized local law enforcement officers and the …
Career Milestones
2002 | Launched acting career with The Groundlings Theater in Los Angeles, CA |
2003 | Cast as Deputy Clementine Johnson on Comedy Central cop spoof "Reno! 911" |
2005 | Made feature film debut as a news anchor in Nora Ephron's remake of "Bewitched" |
2006 | Made feature writing and producing debut with "Cook-Off!" |
2007 | Reprised Deputy Johnson role in big screen adaptation "Reno 911!: Miami" |
2010 | Landed recurring role on "Rules of Engagement" (CBS) |
2011 | Cast as wild bridesmaid Rita in comedy hit "Bridesmaids" |
2012 | Joined ensemble cast of romantic comedy "What to Expect When You're Expecting" |
Awards
2011 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture in Bridesmaids |
2012 | MTV Movie Award for Best Gut-Wrenching Performance in Bridesmaids |