Anna Faris
Biography
Anna Kay Faris (born November 29, 1976) is an American actress. She rose to prominence for her comedic roles, particularly the lead part of Cindy Campbell in the Scary Movie films (2000–2006). Faris' film credits include May, The Hot Chick (both 2002), Lost in Translation (2003), Brokeback Mountain, Just Friends (both 2005), My Super Ex-Girlfriend (2006), Smiley Face (2007), The House Bunny (2008), What's Your Number? (2011), The Dictator (2012), and Overboard (2018). She also had voice-over roles in the film franchises Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (2009–2013) and Alvin and the Chipmunks (2009–2015). On television, Faris played the recurring role of Erica in the tenth and final season of the NBC sitcom Friends (2004) and the co-lead of Christy Plunkett in the CBS sitcom Mom (2013–2020). Outside of acting, she created and hosted the advice podcast Unqualified (2015–2023). She wrote a 2017 memoir of the same name, which became a New York Times bestseller.
Known For
Lashawn Malone
Brokeback Mountain
Kelly
Lost in Translation
Samantha James
Just Friends
Polly
May
Cindy Campbell
Scary Movie
Cindy Campbell
Scary Movie 2
Cindy Campbell
Scary Movie 3
Cindy Campbell
Scary Movie 4
Hannah
My Super Ex-Girlfriend
Sam Sparks (voice)
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
Cassie
Frequently Asked Questions About Time Travel
Serena
Waiting...
Jeanette (voice)
Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel
April
The Hot Chick
Nancy
My Spy The Eternal City
Shelley
The House Bunny
Jane F.
Smiley Face
Nora Flannigan
Mama's Boy
Rachel
Yogi Bear
Savanna
The Estate
Ally Darling
What's Your Number?
Brandi
Observe and Report
Jane Conelly
Guilty Hearts
Wendy Franklin
Take Me Home Tonight
Jeanette (voice)
Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked
Zoey
The Dictator
Vanessa (segment "The Proposition")
Movie 43
Danielle / Dr. Fields
The Spleenectomy
Chloe
I Give It a Year
Dithy
Eden
Sam Sparks (voice)
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2
Jannelle Bay
Lovers Lane
Belle Scott
Southern Belles
Anna (uncredited)
22 Jump Street
I, Object
Jeanette (voice)
Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip
Self (uncredited)
Keanu
Spa Weekend
Sam Sparks (voice)
Steve's First Bath
Jailbreak (voice)
The Emoji Movie
Kate Sullivan
Overboard
Justine
Winter Break
Sam Sparks (voice)
Super Manny
Snappy (voice)
Toy Story 5
Self (archive footage)
The Little Pageant That Could
Liz
Deception: A Mother’s Secret
Cindy Campbell
Scary Movie
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
47
Gender
Female
Birthday
1976-11-29
Place of Birth
Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Also Known As
Anna Kay Faris