Name |
Wendi McLendon-Covey |
Height |
|
Naionality |
American |
Date of Birth |
10-October-1969 |
Place of Birth |
Bellflower, California, U.S. |
Famous for |
Acting |
Wendi McLendon-Covey is an American actress, writer, producer and comedian. She is best known for roles on television shows, such as Reno 911! (2003–2008) and Rules of Engagement (2010–2012), and for her role as Rita in the 2011 hit film Bridesmaids.
McLendon-Covey was born Wendy Anne McLendon in Bellflower, California. She has been married since 1996 to Greg Covey. They live in Long Beach, California.
She is best known for her ability as an improvisational actress. She was a member of The Groundlings Theater in Los Angeles from 2002–2009. While a member of the Groundlings, McLendon-Covey was a classmate of comedians Melissa McCarthy and Kristen Wiig, with whom she would later star in the film Bridesmaids.
McLendon-Covey is widely known for her role as Deputy Clementine Johnson on the Comedy Central television series Reno 911! which ran from 2003–2009 and resulted in a 2007 film. She also starred in the Lifetime show Lovespring International in 2006 and has provided commentary for E!, TV Guide Channel, and VH1. In 2007 she starred in the comede film Reno 911!: Miami, based on Comedy Central's Reno 911!. McLendon-Covey guest-starred on television series such as The Office, 10 Things I Hate About You, Cougar Town, I Hate My Teenage Daughter, Modern Family, and Hot in Cleveland.