Jennifer Aniston - Details

Biography

Jennifer AnistonJennifer Aniston was born in Sherman Oaks, California, February 11th, 1969.

Some of her earlier days as a child were spent living in Greece, where some of her family originated. Following a movie to New York, her parents parted - Jennifer was only nine years old - her mother raised her alone. Shortly after her parents' separation, her Father John Aniston won a part in a daytime soap!

Aniston's interest in drama was clear, when she joined the school drama club at Rudolf Steiner aged eleven.

Her love and skill for the arts was developed when Jennifer studied at the New York High School for the Performing Arts - she graduated in 1987.

Attempts to make it 'big' in showbiz were often floundered. Broadway became a source of income for until 1989, when a television role presented itself. Jennifer played a series regular in 'Molloy', appearing in 'Ferris Bueller' (TV series), 'The Edge' (TV) and 'Herman's Head' (TV).

Flagging, Jennifer hopes for immense stardom were dim, until a new series arose in 1994 from the depths called 'Friends Like These'. Jennifer was invited to audition for the part of Monica, but refused and requested to play Rachel Green, whose part she landed, in the hit TV series 'Friends'.

In 1994 Jennifer won the part of Renee Fitzpatrick, co-starring with Cameron Diaz, Picture Perfect (1997) followed, co-starring alongside Kevin Bacon. Recently Aniston completed Rock Star (2001) - starring with Mark Wahlberg (Boogie Nights (1997)].

In July 2000 she married long term boyfriend and mega super star Brad Pitt.

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  • 11th February 1969 - Birth