Jennifer Aniston
Biography
Jennifer Aniston is an American actress whose early work included off-Broadway productions and an uncredited part in Mac and Me, followed by her first major film role in the horror comedy Leprechaun (1993). Born to actor parents John Aniston and Nancy Dow, she became famous as Rachel Green on Friends from 1994 to 2004, winning a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award. She then starred in the cult comedy Office Space (1999) and voiced a single mother in The Iron Giant (1999). Her biggest commercial hit was Bruce Almighty (2003). She earned acclaim for independent dramas The Good Girl (2002) and Cake (2014), the latter bringing Golden Globe and SAG nominations. She also directed the short film Room 10. Returning to television, she produced and starred in The Morning Show, winning a Screen Actors Guild Award.
57years old
Turns 58 on February 11in 124 days
- Born Sherman Oaks
- Star sign: AquariusThe sign runs January 20 to February 18
- Ιωάννα Γενοβέφα Αναστασάκη (birth name)Also credited as Jennifer Joanna Aniston, Genovéfa Anastasáki and Genovéfa Ioánna Anastasáki
Movie Career
- Films
- 38
- Career span
- 33 years1990 to 2023
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A role that slipped away
Aniston turned down a chance to be a featured player on Saturday Night Live so she could take a role on Friends.
A role that slipped away
The producer wanted Aniston to try out for Monica Geller on Friends, but Courteney Cox seemed a better fit, so Aniston took the part of Rachel Green.
First role
Aniston's early work included off-Broadway shows like For Dear Life and Dancing on Checker's Grave, while part-time jobs as a telemarketer, waitress and bike messenger helped pay her way.
Early training
Aniston attended Manhattan's Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts, where Anthony Abeson taught her drama and she became part of the school's drama society.
Jennifer Aniston movies on Netflix
Best known for
The films on Netflix they are best known for, with the part played in each.
Most often with
Josh Gordon and Will Speck directed two of these films together. Jason Bateman appears in six of them, more than any other actor. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
Jason Bateman's page
Jason Sudeikis's page
Adam Sandler's page
Kathryn Hahn's page
Christopher McDonald's page
Paul Rudd's page
All films by Josh Gordon
Will SpeckDirector, 2 films, 2010 to 2016
All films by Will Speck
Also two films together24 more actors
- Steve ZahnManagement (2008) and The Object of My Affection (1998)
- Jamie FoxxHorrible Bosses 2 (2014) and Horrible Bosses (2011)
- Kevin HartLive in Front of a Studio Audience: "The Facts of Life" and "Diff'rent Strokes" (2021) and Along Came Polly (2004)
- John Carroll LynchLove Happens (2009) and The Good Girl (2002)
- Kevin SpaceyHorrible Bosses 2 (2014) and Horrible Bosses (2011)
- Thomas LennonFriends: The Reunion (2021) and We're the Millers (2013)
- Mark Boone JuniorLife of Crime (2013) and Management (2008)
- Keegan-Michael KeyStorks (2016) and Horrible Bosses 2 (2014)
- Ann DowdLive in Front of a Studio Audience: "The Facts of Life" and "Diff'rent Strokes" (2021) and Marley & Me (2008)
- Timothy OlyphantMother's Day (2016) and Rock Star (2001)
- Alan AldaWanderlust (2012) and The Object of My Affection (1998)
- Britt RobertsonMother's Day (2016) and Cake (2014)
- John MahoneyThe Iron Giant (1999) and She's the One (1996)
- Jackie SandlerMurder Mystery (2019) and Just Go with It (2011)
- Ken MarinoWe're the Millers (2013) and Wanderlust (2012)
- Adeel AkhtarMurder Mystery 2 (2023) and Murder Mystery (2019)
- Charlie DayHorrible Bosses 2 (2014) and Horrible Bosses (2011)
- Jillian BellMurder Mystery 2 (2023) and Office Christmas Party (2016)
- Sam RichardsonOffice Christmas Party (2016) and Horrible Bosses 2 (2014)
- Dany BoonMurder Mystery 2 (2023) and Murder Mystery (2019)
- Lindsay SloaneHorrible Bosses 2 (2014) and Horrible Bosses (2011)
- John KaniMurder Mystery 2 (2023) and Murder Mystery (2019)
- Jordan PeeleStorks (2016) and Wanderlust (2012)
- Bryce RobinsonThe Switch (2010) and Marley & Me (2008)
When several people share the same number of films, the ones with the most films on Netflix are in the chart.
Box office
What Jennifer Aniston's films earned in cinemas worldwide.
Combined worldwide box office
$3.0 billion
30 of the 38 films have a worldwide figure.
Of the 38 films: 30 worldwide figure; 1 us gross only; 5 never in cinemas; 2 figure not found.
- 30Worldwide figure
- 1US gross only
- 5Never in cinemas
- 2Figure not found
Highest grossing
The eight biggest films earned 66% of the total. The bars are drawn to scale.
- 1$485M15.9% of the total
- 2$270M8.9% of the total
- 3$256M8.4% of the total
- 4$215M7.1% of the total
- 5$210M6.9% of the total
- 6$206M6.8% of the total
- 7$182M6.0% of the total
- 8$179M5.9% of the total
$1.0 billionfrom the other 22 films with a worldwide figure, 34% of the total
Awards
Twelve awards and honors from 1996 to 2019, four of them major.
| Year | Award | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Globes | |||
| 2003 | Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy | Won | |
| Emmy Awards | |||
| 2002 | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series | Won | |
| SAG Awards | |||
| 2019 | Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series | Won | |
| 1996 | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series | Won | |
| Other honors | |||
| 2014 | People Magazine Awards | Cake | Won |
| 2013 | People's Choice Award for Favorite Movie Actress | Wanderlust | Won |
| 2012 | Gracie Awards | Five | Won |
| 2012 | MTV Movie Award for Best Villain | Horrible Bosses | Won |
| 2012 | Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame | Honored | |
| 2011 | Golden Schmoes Awards | Horrible Bosses | Won |
| 2011 | Spike Guys' Choice Awards | Won | |
| 2011 | Teen Choice Awards | Just Go with It | Won |
Online
Official profiles and reference pages.