Though she made her name portraying slightly ditsy, even flaky characters on the small screen, actress Lisa Kudrow also proved to be an adept performer in both independent and studio films. After several years as a guest star on several popular shows, Kudrow skyrocketed to superstardom alongside her five cast mates on the immensely successful sitcom “Friends” (NBC, 1994-2004). For ten seasons, fans of the show delighted in Kudrow’s deft portrayal of the naïve, but strangely wise Phoebe Buffay, a masseuse and struggling folk singer who seemingly once lived an impossibly storied life, complete
After college, at the suggestion of her brother's friend Jon Lovitz, auditioned for The Groundlings, an improv troupe; was not accepted, but was referred to acting teacher Cynthia Szigeti
1988
Made L.A. stage debut in the comedy "Ladies Room"
1989
Joined the improv group The Groundlings
1989
Episodic TV debut, "Cheers" (NBC), playing the girlfriend of bartender Woody Boyd (Woody Harrelson)
