Anna Faris is perhaps best-known for her comedic roles in the “Scary Movie” film franchise. Most recently, she starred in “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2,” reprising her animated role as “Sam Sparks.”
Faris starred opposite Sasha Baron Cohen in “The Dictator” and in “What’s Your Number,” a romantic comedy that she executive produced.
Faris produced and starred in the hit film “The House Bunny” in the leading role of “Shelley Darlington.” The project began as an original idea of Faris’, who collaborated with the writers of “Legally Blonde” on the script.
Faris co-starred in the Academy Award-nominated film “Lost in Translation.” Her additional feature films include “I Give It A Year,” “Observe & Report,” “Brokeback Mountain,” “Smiley Face,” “Yogi Bear,” “Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs,” “Alvin & The Chipmunks: The Squeakquel,” “Take Me Home Tonight,” “Mama’s Boy,” “Just Friends,” “Waiting,” “Frequently Asked Questions About Time Travel” and “Scary Movie,” “Scary Movie 2,” “Scary Movie 3” and “Scary Movie 4.”
On television, Faris has had recurring roles in “Entourage” portraying herself, and in the final season of “Friends,” playing the surrogate for Monica and Chandler’s twins.
Faris started acting in theater at a young age. Originally from Seattle, Faris currently lives in Los Angeles. Her birth date is Nov. 29. Follow her on Twitter @AnnaKFaris.
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