| Courteney Cox | |
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Cox meets fans at the rehearsal for the 1995 Emmy Awards, September 9, 1995 |
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| Born | Courteney Bass Cox June 15, 1964 Birmingham, Alabama United States |
| Spouse(s) | David Arquette (1999-present) |
Courteney Bass Cox Arquette (born June 15, 1964) is an American actress and former model, known for her role as Monica Geller in the popular television sitcom Friends and as Lucy Spiller, in the television drama Dirt. Events 763 BC - Assyrians record a Solar eclipse that will be used to fix the Chronology of Mesopotamian history Year 1964 ( MCMLXIV) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the 1964 Gregorian calendar. Birmingham (ˈbɝmɪŋhæm is the largest City in the US state of Alabama and is the County seat of Jefferson County. Alabama (formally the State of Alabama;) is a State located in the southern region of the United States of America. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the David James Arquette (born September 8 1971) is an American Actor, Film director, producer and Screenwriter Events 763 BC - Assyrians record a Solar eclipse that will be used to fix the Chronology of Mesopotamian history Year 1964 ( MCMLXIV) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the 1964 Gregorian calendar. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the An actor, actress, player or thespian (see terminology) is a person who Acts in a Dramatic production and who works A model is a person who is posed or displayed for the purpose of Art, Fashion, or other products and Advertising. Monica E Geller-Bing (born April 22 1970 is a Fictional character on the popular US television sitcom Friends ( Friends was an Lucinda Jane Spiller is a Fictional character on the FX television series Dirt, played by Courteney Cox. Television ( TV) is a widely used Telecommunication medium for sending ( Broadcasting) and receiving moving Images, either monochromatic Drama is the specific mode of Fiction represented in Performance. Dirt (styled d!rt for logos is an American television serial presented by the FX network.
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Cox was born Courteney Bass Cox in Birmingham, Alabama to a wealthy Southern family. Birmingham (ˈbɝmɪŋhæm is the largest City in the US state of Alabama and is the County seat of Jefferson County. The Southern United States &mdashcommonly referred to as the American South, Dixie, or simply the South &mdashconstitutes a large distinctive Her mother, also named Courteney (née Bass) and her late father, Richard Lewis Cox, was a contractor. [1] Cox has two older sisters (Virginia McFerrin and Dottie Pickett), an older brother (Richard, Jr. ) and nine half-brothers and half-sisters. Her parents divorced in 1974, and her father eventually wound up in Panama City, Florida, where he opened a company called Cox Pools, while Cox grew up with her mother and her stepfather, New York businessman Hunter Copeland. Divorce or dissolution of marriage is the termination of a Marriage. The City of Panama City is a city located along US Highway 98 in Bay County Florida. New York ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States and is the nation's third most populous
Cox was raised in a wealthy suburb of Birmingham, Mountain Brook, Alabama where she was known as CeCe. South San Jose (cropjpg||thumb|A suburban development in San Jose California. Mountain Brook is a city in Jefferson County, Alabama, and a suburb of Birmingham. She attended Mountain Brook High School, where she was a cheerleader, tennis player and swimmer. Mountain Brook High School (MBHS is a three-year public high school within the city of Mountain Brook Alabama, a residential area of Birmingham, with approximately Cheerleading is a Sport that uses organized routines made from elements of Tumbling, Dance, jumps and stunting to direct spectators of events Tennis is a sport played between two players ( singles) or between two teams of two players each ( doubles) Swimming is the movement by humans or animals through Water, usually without artificial assistance Upon graduation, Cox went to study architecture and interior design at Mount Vernon College for Women. The term architecture (from Greek αρχιτεκτονικήarchitektoniki) can be used to mean a process a profession or documentation Interior design is a practice concerned with anything that is found inside a space - walls windows doors finishes textures light furnishings and furniture Mount Vernon College for Women was a women's college in Washington D She dropped out after a year to pursue a modeling career, after being signed by the Ford modeling agency in New York City. The Ford Modeling Agency or as it is known today Ford Models, was established in 1946 by Eileen and the late Gerard W The City of New York While modeling, she also took acting classes and worked to lose her southern accent.
Cox first came to prominence in the 1984 music video for Bruce Springsteen's "Dancing in the Dark" (in which she was the pulled-on-stage girl who danced onstage with Springsteen for 26 seconds). A music video is a Short film or video that accompanies a complete piece of music most commonly a Song with lyrics " Dancing in the Dark " is a 1984 song written and performed by American rock singer Bruce Springsteen. Cox is also notable for being the first person to use the word "period" on U. See also "Mensuration" a term sometimes used to describe Measurement, particularly in the context of Forestry. S. television in its physiological sense, in a 1985 advertising campaign for Tampax brand tampons. Television ( TV) is a widely used Telecommunication medium for sending ( Broadcasting) and receiving moving Images, either monochromatic Tampax is a brand of Tampon from Procter & Gamble. It was originally both the name of an independent company for over 50 years based in Palmer Massachusetts (with [2] Her early film roles include Masters of the Universe (1987) and Cocoon: The Return (1988). Masters of the Universe is a 1987 Science fiction / Fantasy Film based on the toy line by the same name. Cocoon The Return is a 1988 science fiction Film that is the sequel to the feature film Cocoon. Cox's early television work include a starring role in the short-lived television series Misfits of Science (1985), and later a recurring role (1987 - 1989) on the television series Family Ties as the last girlfriend of Alex P. Keaton (Michael J. Fox). This article is about the television series for the New Zealand hip hop group of the same name see Misfits of Science (group. A television program (US television programme (UK or television show (U Family Ties is a Television Sitcom that aired on NBC for seven seasons from 1982 to 1989 Alex P Keaton is a Fictional character on the American Television Sitcom, Family Ties which aired on NBC Michael J Fox (born Michael Andrew Fox; June 9 1961 is a Canadian / American She had a supporting role as Jewel, the hard-as-nails assistant to Jim Belushi's character in the 1990 fantasy film Mr. Destiny. James Adam "Jim" Belushi (born June 15, 1954) is an American Actor, Comedian and Musician, the younger brother Fantasy is a Genre that uses magic and other Supernatural forms as a primary element of plot, theme, and/or setting Mr Destiny is a 1990 Comedy film starring Jim Belushi. Other actors in this film included Linda Hamilton, Jon Lovitz,
In 1994, shortly before the debut of Friends, Cox appeared with Jim Carrey in the film Ace Ventura: Pet Detective and on Seinfeld, as Jerry's girlfriend Meryl. Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar) James Eugene Redmond "Jim" Carrey (born January 17 1962 is a Canadian-American Film actor and Comedian. Ace Ventura Pet Detective is a 1994 American Comedy film directed by Tom Shadyac and starring Jim Carrey. Seinfeld is an American Situation comedy, or sitcom that originally aired on NBC from July 5 1989 to May 14 1998 lasting nine seasons Jerome "Jerry" Seinfeld is the main Protagonist on the United States television sitcom Seinfeld ( 1989
Later in 1994, Cox was asked to audition for the part of Rachel Green on a new sitcom called Friends, but she was instead cast as the character Monica Geller. } Rachel Karen Geller ( née Green) (born May 5 1970 is a Fictional character on the popular Monica E Geller-Bing (born April 22 1970 is a Fictional character on the popular US television sitcom Friends ( At first the most famous cast member of the new show, Cox joined fellow castmates Jennifer Aniston (Rachel Greene), Lisa Kudrow (Phoebe Buffay), Matt Le Blanc (Joey Tribbiani), Matthew Perry (Chandler Bing) and David Schwimmer (Ross Geller) for what would become her most famous role, lasting for 10 seasons until 2004. Jennifer Joanna Aniston (born February 11 1969 is an American Film and television actress. } Rachel Karen Geller ( née Green) (born May 5 1970 is a Fictional character on the popular Lisa Diane Marie Kudrow (born July 30 1963 is an Emmy Award - and SAG -winning American actress, best known for her roles as Phoebe Buffay Phoebe Buffay-Hannigan (born February 16, 1967) is a Fictional character from the popular US television Sitcom Matthew Stephen LeBlanc (born July 25, 1967) is an Emmy and Golden Globe Award -nominated American Actor, best known for Joseph Francis "Joey" Tribbiani Jr (born January 9 1968 is a Fictional character on the popular US television sitcom Early life and education Perry was born in Williamstown Massachusetts. Chandler Muriel Bing (born April 8 1968 is a Fictional character on the popular US television Sitcom Friends (1994–2004 David Lawrence Schwimmer (born November 2 1966 in Astoria, Queens, New York) is an Emmy -nominated American Actor Dr Ross Eustace Geller, PhD (born October 18 1967 is a Fictional character on the popular US Television Sitcom Friends "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again "
Between seasons, Cox married David Arquette, becoming Courteney Cox Arquette. David James Arquette (born September 8 1971) is an American Actor, Film director, producer and Screenwriter An in-joke reference to this is made in the opening credits of the episodes The One After Vegas, where the rest of the cast and executive producers have "Arquette" added to their names. " The One After Vegas " is the sixth season premiere of the American television Situation comedy Friends, which was broadcast on The dedication "To Courteney and David, who did get married" appears during the fade out to the tag scene. [3]
During her time on Friends, Cox appeared in the highly successful and high-profile Hollywood films Scream (1996), Scream 2 (1997), and Scream 3 (2000) as the ruthless reporter Gale Weathers. Scream is a 1996 film directed by Wes Craven and written by Kevin Williamson. Scream 2 is a 1997 Slasher film, the second part of the ''Scream'' trilogy. Scream 3 ( 2000) is the third installment in the successful Scream trilogy of satirical Horror films The film stars Neve While filming the first of this trilogy, she met her husband David Arquette. A trilogy is a set of three works of art usually Literature, Film, or Video games, that are connected and can be seen either as a single work or three David James Arquette (born September 8 1971) is an American Actor, Film director, producer and Screenwriter
Although she starred in several other films during her time on Friends, none achieved the same level of success as the show. Such films include The Runner, 3000 Miles to Graceland and The Shrink Is In. The Runner ( Davandeh) is a 1985 film by Amir Naderi, one of the major directors of Iranian cinema before and after the Iranian 3000 Miles to Graceland is a 2001 Thriller film, starring Kurt Russell, Kevin Costner, Courteney Cox Arquette, The Shrink Is In is a 2001 comedy film directed by Richard Benjamin starring Courteney Cox Arquette and David Arquette. In late 2003, Cox produced the television series Mix It Up. Television ( TV) is a widely used Telecommunication medium for sending ( Broadcasting) and receiving moving Images, either monochromatic The lifestyle show received low ratings and was not renewed for a second season.
After her Friends role, Cox was producer Marc Cherry's first choice to be offered a starring role as Susan Mayer on Desperate Housewives. Marc Cherry (born March 23, 1962) is an American Writer and producer. Susan Delfino ( née Bremmer, formerly Mayer) is a Fictional character on the ABC Television series Desperate Desperate Housewives is an American Television Dramedy series created by Marc Cherry, who also serves as Show runner, and produced However, Cox was unavailable due to her pregnancy and the role went to Teri Hatcher. Pregnancy ( Latin graviditas) is the carrying of one or more offspring known as a Fetus or Embryo, inside the Uterus of a Female Teri Lynn Hatcher (born December 8 1964) is an American Actress. A couple of years later, Cox signed a deal with ABC Television Studio (formerly Touchstone Television), to star in her own series. ABC Studios is the Television production division of Disney-ABC Television Group. ABC Studios is the Television production division of Disney-ABC Television Group.
Since Friends, Cox has primarily concentrated on her family but has starred in the independent film November (2005), which had a limited theatrical release, co-starred with Tim Allen in the critically derided Zoom and cameoed in the big budget remake of The Longest Yard, as the girlfriend of Adam Sandler. An independent film, or indie film, is a film that is produced outside of the Hollywood Studio system, a series of oligopolistic practices by several November is a Psychological thriller Film first screened at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival (see 2004 in film) Tim Allen (born Timothy Allen Dick; June 13, 1953) is an American Comedian, Actor, Voice-over artist and Zoom (also known with its subtitle Academy for Superheroes) is a 2006 film released on August 11, 2006. This article refers to the 2005 film For the 1974 original see The Longest Yard (1974 film. Adam Richard Sandler (born September 9 1966 is an American Comedian, Cox later said her breasts were digitally enhanced to portray her role as the wife of a quarterback. The breast is the upper Ventral region of an animal’s Torso, particularly that of Mammals including Human beings. She has recently supplied her voice for the animated film Barnyard. Barnyard is a Computer-animated Film, produced by Nickelodeon Movies and Paramount Pictures, that was released on August 4
Since 2007, Cox has starred as Lucy Spiller, a tabloid editor, in Dirt, a television drama for the FX Network. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Lucinda Jane Spiller is a Fictional character on the FX television series Dirt, played by Courteney Cox. Dirt (styled d!rt for logos is an American television serial presented by the FX network. Television ( TV) is a widely used Telecommunication medium for sending ( Broadcasting) and receiving moving Images, either monochromatic FX (for Fox eXtended is the name of a number of related subscription TV channels owned by News Corporation 's Fox Entertainment Group. Cox and her husband, David Arquette, are the executive producers of the series. [4] According to Cox, the series was canceled after the second season in 2008. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common [5]
Cox's previous significant others include Ian Copeland and a long-term relationship with actor Michael Keaton. Ian Adie Copeland ( April 25 1949 – May 23 2006) was a pioneering American Music promoter and booking agent who helped launch the Michael John Douglas (born September 9 1951 better known by the stage name Michael Keaton, is an American Actor, known for his early comedic roles in Cox also dated singer Adam Duritz of Counting Crows and appeared in their music video for song "A Long December" in 1997. Adam Fredric Duritz (born August 1 1964 in Baltimore Maryland) is an American Musician and Record producer. Counting Crows is a Rock band originating from Berkeley California. " A Long December " is a single by the American rock band Counting Crows. (Duritz has also dated Cox's Friends co-star Jennifer Aniston. Jennifer Joanna Aniston (born February 11 1969 is an American Film and television actress. )
Cox married David Arquette on June 12, 1999. David James Arquette (born September 8 1971) is an American Actor, Film director, producer and Screenwriter Events 1381 - Peasants' Revolt: in England, rebels arrive at Blackheath. Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) On June 13, 2004, she gave birth to their first child, daughter Coco Riley Arquette. Events 1525 - Martin Luther marries Katharina von Bora, against the Celibacy rule decreed by the Roman Catholic Church for "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " The child was originally to be named after her mother as Courteney Cox Arquette. [6] However, Arquette's family objected to this on the grounds that naming a child after a living relative goes against Jewish tradition (David Arquette's mother is Jewish). PLEASE TAKE NOTE************ Coco is a nickname Cox's friends gave her mother when she was a child. Jennifer Aniston is the baby's godmother. Jennifer Joanna Aniston (born February 11 1969 is an American Film and television actress. [7]
In June 2007, Cox announced plans to expand her family. June 2007 is the sixth month of that year It began on a Friday and 30 days later ended on a Saturday. The actress said she hopes to have a child through in vitro fertilisation despite battling post-partum depression after Coco's birth. In vitro fertilisation ( IVF) is a process by which
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| Year | Film | Role | Other notes |
| 1987 | Down Twisted | Tarah | |
| Masters of the Universe | Julie Winston | ||
| 1988 | Cocoon: The Return | Sara | |
| 1990 | Mr. Destiny | Jewel Jagger | |
| 1991 | Blue Desert | Lisa Roberts | |
| 1992 | Shaking the Tree | Kathleen | |
| 1993 | The Opposite Sex and How to Live with Them | Carrie Davenport | |
| 1994 | Ace Ventura: Pet Detective | Melissa Robinson | |
| 1996 | Scream | Gale Weathers | |
| 1997 | Commandments | Rachel Luce | |
| Scream 2 | Gale Weathers | ||
| 1999 | The Runner | Karina | |
| 2000 | Scream 3 | Gale Weathers | |
| 2001 | 3000 Miles to Graceland | Cybil Waingrow | |
| The Shrink Is In | Samantha Crumb | ||
| Get Well Soon | Lily | ||
| 2002 | Alien Love Triangle | Alice Connor | |
| 2004 | November | Sophie Jacobs | |
| 2005 | The Longest Yard | Lena | |
| 2006 | Barnyard | Daisy | Voice Role |
| Zoom | Marsha Holloway | ||
| The Tripper | Cynthia | ||
| 2008 | Bedtime Stories | Wendy | |
| 2009 | The Big Change | ||
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| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1984 | As the World Turns | Bunny | |
| 1985 | Code Name: Foxfire | Flight Attendant | Uncredited Role NBC TV-Movie |
| 1985–1986 | Misfits of Science | Gloria Dinallo | |
| 1986 | The Love Boat | Episode: Dare Devil/Picture Me As a Spy/Sleeper | |
| Sylvan in Paradise | Lucy Apple | NBC TV-Pilot | |
| Murder, She Wrote | Carol Bannister | Episode: Death Stalks the Big Top (1) Episode: Death Stalks the Big Top (2) |
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| 1987 | If It's Tuesday, It Still Must Be Belgium | Hana Wyshocki | NBC TV-Movie |
| 1987–1989 | Family Ties | Lauren Miller | |
| 1988 | I'll Be Home for Christmas | Nora Bundy | NBC TV-Movie |
| 1989 | Roxanne: The Prize Pulitzer | Jacquie Kimberly | TV-Movie |
| Judith Krantz's Till We Meet Again | Marie-Frederique 'Freddy' de Lancel | CBS Miniseries | |
| 1990 | Curiosity Kills | Gwen | NBC TV-Movie |
| 1991 | Morton & Hayes | Princess Lucy | Episode: Oafs Overboard |
| 1992 | Battling for Baby | Katherine | CBS TV-Movie |
| Dream On | Alisha | Episode: Come and Knock on Our Door | |
| 1993 | The Trouble with Larry | Gabriella Easden | |
| 1994 | Seinfeld | Meryl | Episode: The Wife |
| 1994–2004 | Friends | Monica Geller | |
| 1995 | Sketch Artist II: Hands that See | Emmy | Showtime TV-Movie |
| Saturday Night Live | Host | Episode: Courtney Cox/Dave Matthews Band | |
| 1999 | Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child | Voice Role Emerald Salt Pork |
Episode: The Three Little Pigs |
| 2007–2008 | Dirt | Lucy Spiller | |
Blockbuster Entertainment Award
Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards
TV Guide Awards
| Preceded by Will Smith |
MTV Movie Awards host 1995 (with Jon Lovitz) |
Succeeded by Janeane Garofalo and Ben Stiller |