- Born
- Birth nameWendy Anne McLendon
- Height5′ 8½″ (1.74 m)
- Actor, comedian and producer Wendi McLendon-Covey has been captivating audiences throughout her career.
Recently wrapping her 10-season run on "The Goldbergs" on ABC (for which she earned two Critic's Choice nominations), Wendi is jumping straight into another series. "St. Denis Medical" is a new workplace comedy for NBC, which will premiere in fall of 2024.
Wendi is a veteran of over 40 movies, including studio films such as "Bridesmaids," "What Men Want, and "Blended," as well as indie/festival films like "Hello, My Name is Doris," "Blush," and "Paint."
Wendi has emerged in recent years as a rising star in the animation field. She is currently recurring as 'Chief Patsy Stamos' on "Grimsburg" on FOX, as well as "Big City Greens" on Disney Plus. She also voiced 'Gale' in Disney Pixar's Oscar-nominated film "Elemental." Other animation credits include "Bob's Burgers," "M.O.D.O.K.," and "Solar Opposites."
True comedy fans will recognize Wendi from her role as 'Deputy Clementine Johnson' in the cult classic "Reno 911," a mockumentary about law enforcement. Her other television work includes appearances on "Modern Family," "Rules of Engagement," "The Office," and "Unstable."
Wendi got her start at the world-famous Groundlings Theater in Los Angeles, where she excelled at both improv and sketch comedy. She currently resides in Long Beach with her husband of 27 years, and seven rescue cats.- IMDb Mini Biography By: CONSCIOUS HOLLYWOOD
- SpouseGreg Covey(August 10, 1996 - present)
- ChildrenNo Children
- ParentsCarolyn McLendonDavid Robert McLendon
- RelativesSibling(Sibling)
- In 2009, 2010, 2011 she rang in the New Year in Iraq and Kuwait, performing at small bases that rarely get any entertainment.
- Was a member of the L.A. based Improv/Comedy Troupe "The Groundlings" from 2002-2009.
- Has been called the "Queen of Improv" by TV Guide, for her work on two unscripted shows: Reno 911! (2003) and Lovespring International (2006).
- Her favourite band is Steely Dan. Her character on Reno 911! (2003) had a tattoo on her back which once said "Steed" (a one-time boyfriend), later changed to "Steely Dan" after the relationship ended.
- She graduated from California State University Long Beach with a B.A. in Liberal Studies/Creative Writing.
- As a performer, you can't just sit around waiting for the phone to ring. You have to write and develop projects for yourself, because casting people aren't always going to see you the way you want to be seen. Write a one-person show, shoot a short film, do plays, whatever - activity breeds activity. No one's interested in a stay-at-home actress.
- On young actresses and the pressure to be thin: "Well, first you have to ask yourself if you want to be the kind of actress who's interesting, or the kind of actress who's meant to play the pretty-but-uninteresting wife of a chubby guy on a network sitcom. If you want to play the good roles, spend more time in in college and in acting class than you do in the gym, and you'll have the career you want. Talent always wins out in the long run."
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