Wendi McLendon-Covey
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Wendi McLendon-Covey is an American
actress, writer, producer and comedian. She is known for roles on television shows, such as Reno 911!
(2003-2008) and Rules of Engagement
(2010-2011). She is also known for her role in the 2011 hit film Bridesmaids
.
.
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!.
In 2011, she starred in the financially successful and critically lauded comedy film Bridesmaids
with Kristen Wiig
, Maya Rudolph
, Rose Byrne
, Melissa McCarthy
and Ellie Kemper
. Beginning in July that same year, she began starring in national TV ads for a new campaign by Hillshire Farm
. From 2010 to 2011 she had recurring role on the CBS sitcom Rules of Engagement
.
She will play a starring role in the upcoming movies What to Expect When You're Expecting
directed by Kirk Jones
, and Steven Soderbergh
's drama Magic Mike
. McLendon-Covey also stars on the 2012 comedy pilot The Waffle Hut, which she co-stars in with Mo Collins
and Jack Plotnick
.
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actress, writer, producer and comedian. She is known for roles on television shows, such as Reno 911!
Reno 911!
Reno 911! is an American comedy television series on Comedy Central that ran from 2003 to 2009. It is a mockumentary-style parody of law enforcement documentary shows, specifically COPS, with comic actors playing the police officers. Most of the material is improvised, using a broad outline, and...
(2003-2008) and Rules of Engagement
Rules of Engagement (TV series)
Rules of Engagement is a sitcom that debuted on CBS on February 5, 2007, as a midseason replacement, immediately following Two and a Half Men, in the time slot that was occupied by now-cancelled The New Adventures of Old Christine...
(2010-2011). She is also known for her role in the 2011 hit film Bridesmaids
Bridesmaids (2011 film)
Bridesmaids is a 2011 American romantic comedy film written by Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo, directed by Paul Feig and produced by Judd Apatow, Barry Mendel, and Clayton Townsend. The plot centers on Annie ....
.
Personal life
McLendon-Covey was born Wendy Anne McLendon in Bellflower, California. McLendon-Covey has been married since 1996 to Greg Covey. They live in Long Beach, CaliforniaLong Beach, California
Long Beach is a city situated in Los Angeles County in Southern California, on the Pacific coast of the United States. The city is the 36th-largest city in the nation and the seventh-largest in California. As of 2010, its population was 462,257...
.
Career
She is best known for her ability as an improvisational actress. She was a member of The GroundlingsThe Groundlings
The Groundlings are an improvisational comedy troupe based in Los Angeles, California. The troupe was formed by Gary Austin in 1974 and uses an improv format influenced by Viola Spolin to produce sketches and improvised scenes...
Theater in Los Angeles from 2002–2009. While a member of the Groundlings, McLendon-Covey was a classmate of comedians Melissa McCarthy
Melissa McCarthy
Melissa McCarthy is an American actress and comedian.From 2000 to 2007, she portrayed Sookie St. James on the The WB television series Gilmore Girls. From 2007 to 2009, she portrayed Dena on the ABC sitcom Samantha Who? She currently stars in the CBS sitcom Mike & Molly, for which she...
and Kristen Wiig
Kristen Wiig
Kristen Carroll Wiig is an American film and television actress who currently appears as a cast member on Saturday Night Live. Wiig was a member of improvisational comedy troupe The Groundlings, and has appeared in several films and television series, including Bridesmaids, MacGruber, Flight of...
, with whom she would later star in the film Bridesmaids
Bridesmaids (2011 film)
Bridesmaids is a 2011 American romantic comedy film written by Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo, directed by Paul Feig and produced by Judd Apatow, Barry Mendel, and Clayton Townsend. The plot centers on Annie ....
.
McLendon-Covey is widely known for her role as Deputy Clementine Johnson on the Comedy Central
Comedy Central
Comedy Central is an American cable television and satellite television channel that carries comedy programming, both original and syndicated....
television series Reno 911!
Reno 911!
Reno 911! is an American comedy television series on Comedy Central that ran from 2003 to 2009. It is a mockumentary-style parody of law enforcement documentary shows, specifically COPS, with comic actors playing the police officers. Most of the material is improvised, using a broad outline, and...
which ran from 2003–2009 and resulted in a 2007 film
Reno 911!: Miami
Reno 911!: Miami is a film based on Comedy Central's Reno 911! directed by cast-member Robert Ben Garant, who plays "Junior." It was released on February 23, 2007...
. She also starred in the Lifetime
Lifetime Television
Lifetime Television, often referred to as Lifetime TV, or most commonly, Lifetime, is an American cable television specialty channel devoted to movies, sitcoms and dramas, all of which are either geared toward women or feature women in lead roles. The cable network is owned by A&E Television Networks...
show Lovespring International
Lovespring International
Lovespring International is an American comedy series created by Guy Shalem and Brad Isaacs which aired on Lifetime on Mondays at 11pm during the Summer of 2006 in the United States. Lovespring was canceled on December 1, 2006...
in 2006 and has provided commentary for E!
E!
E! Entertainment Television is an American basic cable and satellite television network, owned by NBCUniversal. It features entertainment-related programming, reality television, feature films and occasionally series and specials unrelated to the entertainment industry.E! has an audience reach of...
, TV Guide Channel
TV Guide Channel
TV Guide Network is an American cable network owned by Lions Gate Entertainment Corporation....
, and VH1
VH1
VH1 or Vh1 is an American cable television network based in New York City. Launched on January 1, 1985 in the old space of Turner Broadcasting's short-lived Cable Music Channel, the original purpose of the channel was to build on the success of MTV by playing music videos, but targeting a slightly...
. In 2007 she starred in the comede film Reno 911!: Miami
Reno 911!: Miami
Reno 911!: Miami is a film based on Comedy Central's Reno 911! directed by cast-member Robert Ben Garant, who plays "Junior." It was released on February 23, 2007...
, based on Comedy Central's Reno 911!.
In 2011, she starred in the financially successful and critically lauded comedy film Bridesmaids
Bridesmaids (2011 film)
Bridesmaids is a 2011 American romantic comedy film written by Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo, directed by Paul Feig and produced by Judd Apatow, Barry Mendel, and Clayton Townsend. The plot centers on Annie ....
with Kristen Wiig
Kristen Wiig
Kristen Carroll Wiig is an American film and television actress who currently appears as a cast member on Saturday Night Live. Wiig was a member of improvisational comedy troupe The Groundlings, and has appeared in several films and television series, including Bridesmaids, MacGruber, Flight of...
, Maya Rudolph
Maya Rudolph
Maya Khabira Rudolph is an American actress, comedienne and singer known for her comedic roles as a cast member on Saturday Night Live from 2000 to 2007, and for appearing in films such as Away We Go, Bridesmaids, Grown Ups, A Prairie Home Companion and MacGruber...
, Rose Byrne
Rose Byrne
Mary Rose Byrne is an Australian actress.Byrne made her screen debut in 1994 with a small role in the film Dallas Doll...
, Melissa McCarthy
Melissa McCarthy
Melissa McCarthy is an American actress and comedian.From 2000 to 2007, she portrayed Sookie St. James on the The WB television series Gilmore Girls. From 2007 to 2009, she portrayed Dena on the ABC sitcom Samantha Who? She currently stars in the CBS sitcom Mike & Molly, for which she...
and Ellie Kemper
Ellie Kemper
Elizabeth Claire "Ellie" Kemper is an American actress, comedian and writer best known for her role as Erin Hannon in NBC's The Office.-Personal life:...
. Beginning in July that same year, she began starring in national TV ads for a new campaign by Hillshire Farm
Hillshire Farm
Hillshire Farm is a brand of meat products marketed and owned by Sara Lee. The company was founded in 1934, and was purchased by Sara Lee in 1971. Friedrich Bernegger, born in Austria, started the business at the facility in New London, Wisconsin....
. From 2010 to 2011 she had recurring role on the CBS sitcom Rules of Engagement
Rules of Engagement (TV series)
Rules of Engagement is a sitcom that debuted on CBS on February 5, 2007, as a midseason replacement, immediately following Two and a Half Men, in the time slot that was occupied by now-cancelled The New Adventures of Old Christine...
.
She will play a starring role in the upcoming movies What to Expect When You're Expecting
What to Expect When You're Expecting (film)
What to Expect When You're Expecting is an upcoming film directed by Kirk Jones from a screenplay by Shauna Cross and based on the book of the same name. It stars an ensemble cast of Elizabeth Banks, Anna Kendrick, Chris Rock, Brooklyn Decker, Jennifer Lopez, Rodrigo Santoro, Cameron Diaz, Rob...
directed by Kirk Jones
Kirk Jones (director)
Kirk Jones is an English film director and screenwriter.Kirk Jones grew up in Long Ashton, Bristol and attended Newport Film School from 1985–87, specializing in directing drama and television commercials...
, and Steven Soderbergh
Steven Soderbergh
Steven Andrew Soderbergh is an American film producer, screenwriter, cinematographer, editor, and an Academy Award-winning film director. He is best known for directing commercial Hollywood films like Erin Brockovich, Traffic, and the remake of Ocean's Eleven, but he has also directed smaller less...
's drama Magic Mike
Magic Mike
Magic Mike is an upcoming drama film directed by Steven Soderbergh. The film stars Channing Tatum, Alex Pettyfer, and Joe Manganiello.-Premise :Veteran male stripper Magic Mike teaches a new male stripper about the occupation...
. McLendon-Covey also stars on the 2012 comedy pilot The Waffle Hut, which she co-stars in with Mo Collins
Mo Collins
Maureen "Mo" Ann Collins is an American actress and comedian. Collins is perhaps best known for being a member of the ensemble on FOX's sketch comedy series MADtv. She became well known for several characters during her tenure on the show...
and Jack Plotnick
Jack Plotnick
Jack Stuart Plotnick is an American film and television actor.Born in Worthington, Ohio, Plotnick is based in Hollywood...
.
Film
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Henry and Marvin | Judy | |
| 2005 | Bewitched | E! Anchor | |
| 2006 | Cook-Off! | Pauline Solfest | |
| 2007 | Reno 911!: Miami Reno 911!: Miami Reno 911!: Miami is a film based on Comedy Central's Reno 911! directed by cast-member Robert Ben Garant, who plays "Junior." It was released on February 23, 2007... |
Deputy Clementine Johnson | |
| Closing Escrow | Hillary | US Comedy Arts Festival for Best Comedy Performance in Film | |
| Goldfish | Mrs. Jenkins | ||
| 2008 | Over Her Dead Body Over Her Dead Body Over Her Dead Body is a romantic comedy film starring Eva Longoria, Paul Rudd, Lake Bell, Jason Biggs, Lindsay Sloane, Ali Hillis, Colin Fickes and Stephen Root. It was written and directed by Jeff Lowell. Kate dies on the day of her wedding to fiancé Henry... |
Lona | |
| 2009 | Boutonniere | Mrs. Pruitt | |
| Spooner | Linda | ||
| Jesus People: The Movie | Jenna Bosch | ||
| 2010 | Starlight & Superfish | Dawn | |
| Douchebag Douchebag (film) Douchebag is a 2010 independent film directed by Drake Doremus. The film is a black comedy set in Los Angeles, focusing on Thomas Nussbaum , his older brother Sam Nussbaum and Sam's fiancée Steph .-Plot:... |
Mary Barger | ||
| Tug Tug (film) Tug is a 2010 Comedy / Romance film by Abram Makowka. Shown at the Newport Beach Film Festival & the Waterfront Film Festival.- Plot :A small town guy tries to decide between staying with his current girlfriend or going back to his psycho ex... |
Taylor | ||
| Public Relations | Candice | ||
| The Search for Santa Paws The Search for Santa Paws The Search for Santa Paws is a 2010 direct to video film. A Prequle to Santa Buddies, it is a spin-off of the Air Buddies series , and the tenth film in the overall Air Bud franchise... |
Ms. Stout | ||
| 2011 | Bridesmaids Bridesmaids (2011 film) Bridesmaids is a 2011 American romantic comedy film written by Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo, directed by Paul Feig and produced by Judd Apatow, Barry Mendel, and Clayton Townsend. The plot centers on Annie .... |
Rita | Nominated— People's Choice Awards for Best Ensemble Cast People's Choice Awards The People's Choice Awards is an American awards show recognizing the people and the work of popular culture. The show has been held annually since 1975 and is voted on by the general public. The People's Choice Awards air on CBS and are produced by Procter & Gamble and Survivor magnate Mark Burnett... |
| 2012 | Holiday Road | Rosman | post-production |
| What to Expect When You're Expecting What to Expect When You're Expecting (film) What to Expect When You're Expecting is an upcoming film directed by Kirk Jones from a screenplay by Shauna Cross and based on the book of the same name. It stars an ensemble cast of Elizabeth Banks, Anna Kendrick, Chris Rock, Brooklyn Decker, Jennifer Lopez, Rodrigo Santoro, Cameron Diaz, Rob... |
Kara | post-production | |
| Magic Mike Magic Mike Magic Mike is an upcoming drama film directed by Steven Soderbergh. The film stars Channing Tatum, Alex Pettyfer, and Joe Manganiello.-Premise :Veteran male stripper Magic Mike teaches a new male stripper about the occupation... |
Tara | post-production | |
| Sleeping Around | Emma Cooney | filming | |
| 2013 | A White Trash Christmas | Pre-production | |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Lovespring International Lovespring International Lovespring International is an American comedy series created by Guy Shalem and Brad Isaacs which aired on Lifetime on Mondays at 11pm during the Summer of 2006 in the United States. Lovespring was canceled on December 1, 2006... |
Lydia Mayhew | 13 episodes |
| 2008 | Greek Greek (TV series) Greek is an American comedy-drama television series, which follows students of the fictional Cyprus-Rhodes University , located in Ohio, who participate in the school's Greek system... |
Connie | Episode: "Spring Broke" |
| 2003-2008 | Reno 911! Reno 911! Reno 911! is an American comedy television series on Comedy Central that ran from 2003 to 2009. It is a mockumentary-style parody of law enforcement documentary shows, specifically COPS, with comic actors playing the police officers. Most of the material is improvised, using a broad outline, and... |
Deputy Clementine Johnson | 73 episodes |
| 2008 | The Office | Concierge Marie | Episode: "Business Trip" |
| Kath & Kim Kath & Kim (U.S. TV series) Kath & Kim is an American version of the Australian television comedy series of the same name starring Selma Blair and Molly Shannon. The series premiered on NBC on October 9, 2008... |
Lucy | Episode: "Friends" | |
| 2009 | 10 Things I Hate About You 10 Things I Hate about You 10 Things I Hate About You is a 1999 American teen romantic comedy film. It is directed by Gil Junger and stars Heath Ledger, Julia Stiles, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Larisa Oleynik, David Krumholtz, and Larry Miller... |
Vivian | Episodes: "Light My Fire" and " Dance Little Sister" |
| Wizards of Waverly Place Wizards of Waverly Place Wizards of Waverly Place is a Disney Channel Original Series that premiered on October 12, 2007. It won "Outstanding Children's Program" at the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards in 2009... |
Dr. Ice | Episode: "Three Monsters" | |
| 2011 | Cougar Town Cougar Town Cougar Town is an American television sitcom that premiered on ABC on September 23, 2009. The series focuses on a recently divorced woman in her forties facing the often humorous challenges, pitfalls and rewards of life's next chapter, along with her son, ex-husband, and friends who together make... |
Vice Principal | Episode: "You're Gonna Get It!" |
| Svetlana Svetlana (TV series) Svetlana is a comedy series starring Israeli-American comedienne Iris Bahr. It premiered on HDNet on May 27, 2010.-Plot:Svetlana is a woman of indeterminate age who arrived in Minnesota from the former Soviet Union as a mail-order bride. After leaving her husband Steve, she moves to Los Angeles... |
Phoebe | 2 episodes | |
| 2010-2011 | Rules of Engagement Rules of Engagement (TV series) Rules of Engagement is a sitcom that debuted on CBS on February 5, 2007, as a midseason replacement, immediately following Two and a Half Men, in the time slot that was occupied by now-cancelled The New Adventures of Old Christine... |
Liz | 11 episodes |
| 2012 | I Hate My Teenage Daughter I Hate My Teenage Daughter I Hate My Teenage Daughter is an American sitcom premiered on Fox on Wednesday, November 30, 2011, where it airs in the 9:30 pm /8:30 pm timeslot after The X Factor.... |
Deanna | |
| Hot in Cleveland Hot in Cleveland Hot in Cleveland is an American sitcom on TV Land starring Valerie Bertinelli, Jane Leeves, Wendie Malick and Betty White. The series, which is TV Land's first original scripted series, premiered on June 16, 2010, and was TV Land's highest rated telecast in the cable network's 14-year history. The... |
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| Waffle Hut | Reba | TV Pilot, lead role | |