Anna Faris
Biography
Anna Kay Faris (born November 29, 1976) is an American actress. She rose to prominence for her work in comedic roles, particularly the lead part of Cindy Campbell in the Scary Movie film series (2000–2006). She has appeared in a number of films, including The Hot Chick (2002), May (2002), Lost in Translation (2003), Brokeback Mountain (2005), Just Friends (2005), My Super Ex-Girlfriend (2006), Smiley Face (2007), The House Bunny (2008), What's Your Number? (2011), The Dictator (2012), and Overboard (2018). On television, Faris had a recurring role as Erica in the final season of the NBC sitcom Friends (2004) and starred as Christy Plunkett in the CBS sitcom Mom (2013–2020). She has also had voice-over roles in the film series Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (2009–2013) and Alvin and the Chipmunks (2009–2015), as well as The Emoji Movie (2017). In 2015, Faris launched Unqualified, an advice podcast, and in 2017, her memoir of the same name was published, which became a New York Times Best Seller.
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
Serena
Waiting...
Cassie
Frequently Asked Questions About Time Travel
Jeanette (voice)
Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel
April
The Hot Chick
Nancy
My Spy The Eternal City
Shelley
The House Bunny
Nora Flannigan
Mama's Boy
Jane F.
Smiley Face
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
(voice)
Toy Story 5
Self (archive footage)
The Little Pageant That Could
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
45
Gender
Female
Birthday
1976-11-29
Place of Birth
Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Also Known As
Anna Kay Faris