Courteney Cox
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Gender: Female
Place of Birth: Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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Courteney Bass Cox, previously known as Courteney Cox-Arquette, is a multi-talented American actress, director, and producer whose career has spanned over three decades. Born on June 15th, 1964 in Birmingham, Alabama, she would go on to become a household name with her outstanding work in both television and film.
Her breakthrough role came when she was cast as Monica Geller on the beloved NBC sitcom Friends. The show ran from 1994 to 2004 and catapulted Cox into stardom. Her portrayal of the quirky, neat-freak character earned her seven Screen Actors Guild Award nominations, one of which she won.
Before Friends, Courteney starred as Lauren Miller in NBC's Family Ties (1987–1989) and later ventured into different roles such as Lucy Spiller in the FX drama series Dirt (2007–2008). Her versatility shone through when she took on the role of Jules Cobb in the ABC/TBS sitcom Cougar Town (2009–2015), a performance that earned her nominations at prestigious award shows like the Golden Globe Awards and Critics' Choice Awards.
In addition to her work in television, Courteney has appeared in several films throughout her career. Some notable appearances include the action fantasy Masters of the Universe (1987), the comedy Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994), the animated comedy Barnyard (2006), the family-friendly fantasy comedy Bedtime Stories (2008), and the independent drama Mothers and Daughters (2016).
Courteney's passion for storytelling led her to create Coquette Productions, a production company formed with her then-husband David Arquette. The company has allowed her to explore various aspects of filmmaking, including directing. She directed episodes of Cougar Town, the television drama film TalhotBlond (2012), and the black comedy drama film Just Before I Go (2014).
From her early beginnings in Birmingham to her current status as a celebrated actress and producer, Courteney Bass Cox continues to captivate audiences with her talent and dedication to the art of storytelling.
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