Lisa Valerie Kudrow was first seen on the sitcom ‘Cheers’ (1989), followed by a role in the sitcom ‘Newhart’ (1990).
Kudrow played minor parts in ‘The Unborn’ (1991), ‘Dance with Death’ (1992) and others. Her first recurring role was as ‘Ursula (Phoebe’s twin)’ in ‘Mad about You’ (1993-1999).
Kudrow’s breakthrough starring role as ‘Phoebe Buffay’ in the widely popular sitcom ‘Friends’ (1994-2004) brought her awards and fame. She starred in comedy films ‘Clockwatchers’ (1997), ‘Romy & Michele’s High School Reunion’ (1997), ‘Analyze This’ (1999), ‘Hanging Up’ (2000), the crime-drama ‘Wonderland’ (2003), and also hosted ‘Saturday Night Live’ (1996). Her performance in ‘The Opposite of Sex’ (1998) won her awards.
Kudrow was a co-creator-writer, executive-producer, and also starred in the comedy-drama series ‘The Comeback’ (2005), and its revival (2014), both of which won nominations. She followed up her well-appreciated role in ‘Kabluey’ (2007) with ‘P.S.I Love You’ (2007).
She produced and starred in the comedy-series ‘Web Therapy’ (2011-2015), and produced the genealogy-series ‘Who Do You Think You Are?’ (2010), fetching nominations.
Kudrow’s notable films include ‘Happy Endings’ (2005), ‘Hotel for Dogs’ (2009), ‘The Other Woman’ (2009), ‘Neighbors’ (2014) and its sequel, ‘The Girl on the Train’ (2016); ‘The Boss Baby’ (2017) and more.Â
On the eve of their high school graduation, two best friends who were bookworms realize that they should have spent some more time playing and having fun. Therefore they decide to cram four years of fun into one single night.
Olive Penderghast, a seventeen years old American girl’s life is turned upside down when she lies to her best friend Rhiannon Abernathy about losing her virginity. Things take a downward turn when she goes up against Marianne Bryant, a devout Christian girl while embracing her new-found infamy. She must ultimately tell the truth to regain her reputation.
After her husband Gerry dies of a brain tumor, Holly loses the will to live despite attempts by family members and friends to cheer her up. However, starting on her 30th birthday, she begins receiving a series of messages from Gerry that he had previously prepared to guide her towards a journey of rediscovery.
A science fiction writer gets quite fed up of his life after two unsuccessful marriages. He eventually decides to give life another chance, and therefore, he moves in with his mother, hoping that this can improve his chances of having a successful relationship.
Ben Sobel is a psychiatrist about to get remarried whose wish to get a challenging patient is granted when mob boss Paul Vitti visits him after having frequent emotional breakdowns. Ben is soon contacted by the FBI and gets his wedding ceremony interrupted by his new patient, who needs to fix his problem within two weeks.
A comedy film about the relationship between a group of female co-workers who feel threatened upon the arrival of a woman who lands a coveted permanent position at the same company they are working for.
Rachel Watson, an alcoholic divorcee, daily watches Megan and Scott, an apparently perfect couple, from her train. One day, she sees something in their backyard that upsets her enough to get off the train. The next morning she finds herself covered with bruises with no memory of previous night, and learns that Megan is missing. So she decides to investigate the mystery.
Wonderland is a crime mystery drama film which tells the story of a successful porn star John Holmes. His drug addiction starts affecting his life negatively, forcing him into prostitution. His wife as well as his teen girlfriend, thinks of leaving him. Things turn even worse as he gets involved with a drug lord.
Paper Man is a comedy drama film which tells the story of a failed novelist named Richard Dunn who is suffering from writer’s block. He is emotionally dependent on his imaginary superhero friend Captain Excellent. His life takes an interesting turn after he develops a friendship with a teen girl named Abby.
After her stepfather passes away, a teen girl named Dede moves in with her half-brother Bill who is gay. She finds herself attracted to Matt, Bill’s partner, and starts seducing him. Soon their lives turn upside down.
Soon after settling down in a quiet neighborhood with their infant child, Mac and Kelly Radner find out that the Delta Psi Beta fraternity has moved in next doors. The couple endures the fraternity's noisy parties for a while in order to appear cool, but is eventually forced to call the police, initiating a bitter conflict.
This comedy film revolves around two best friends who are invited to their ten-year high school reunion. However, when they remember that they were not very popular, they decide to make up lies about their lives in order to impress their classmates.
Jack and Emilia are a newly-wed couple who lose their new-born daughter. Soon Emilia tries to connect with her stepson i.e. Jack’s son from an earlier marriage, while also struggling with her grief.
A new kid at school joins a rock band. He brings hope to them, as they decide to take part at a huge annual event.
Mamie had given up her only son for adoption as the father was Maime’s stepbrother. Ironically, she is now working as a counselor at an abortion clinic. However, her life takes a turn when one day, an aspiring filmmaker, tells her that he has information as well as proof of her son’s identity.
This drama film revolves around a former hitman who tries to track down his daughter Jessica, after serving 25 years in prison. Circumstances bring him and three other people together on Christmas Eve.
Fearful of the mental condition of the mobster Paul Vitti, incarcerated at Sing Song Prison, the authorities decide to release him in the custody of his psychiatrist Ben Sobel. Although initially reluctant to take up the responsibility, Sobel finally takes him home and on his advice Paul finds a series of regular jobs, none of which lasts long. His old gang is also after him.
Eloise McGarry is attending her friend Francie’s wedding, although she was dropped out as the maid of honor, as her ex-boyfriend Teddy, the bride’s brother had broken up with her. Things get complicated as she finds that she has to sit with a few unwelcome strangers.
Mac and Kelly are expecting their second child and are thus looking forward to sell their house and move into a new more spacious one. They have a buyer, but they also have a problem. Their neighbourhood house is occupied by a group of noisy sorority girls who might just scare away their prospective buyers. To prevent this from happening, they now have to join hands with ex enemy – Teddy.
Hotel for Dogs is a comedy film which tells the story of two orphaned siblings Andi and Bruce, who are not allowed to take any pets home. Therefore they decide to take in stray dogs along with their family dog at a vacant hotel. The hotel is soon transformed into an ideal shelter for dogs.
Lucky Numbers is a black comedy film which tells the story of Russ, who decides to scam the local lottery, after his business start to fail and he goes bankrupt.
Hanging Up is a comedy drama film which revolves around three sisters Georgia, Eve, and Maddy, who are all doing quite well in their careers. They are forced to unite when their father falls ill all of a sudden.
When humanitarian Ben Feld receives an award, he is attacked by conservative senator Mary Ellen Sprinkle. This shocks his daughter Marci, as her father receives a heart attack due to the criticism. She decides to teach the rapper a lesson.
Dr Dolittle 2 is a comedy film which tells the story of Dr Dolittle, a veterinary doctor with the ability to talk to animals. In this film, he tries to help a bear, Archie, with his love life, and also protect a forest from encroachment.
An infant wearing a suit, and carrying a briefcase, pairs up with his 7 year old-brother, to stop the dastardly plot of the CEO of Puppy Co.
Lisa Kudrow Awards
| Friends | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | 1998 |
