sign in

christina applegate

   biographynewsmovies & tvforumfansites
Bookmark and Share
 
Christina Applegate as Samantha on "Samantha Who?"
Christina Applegate as Samantha on "Samantha Who?" - © ABC
Christina Applegate stars as Samantha on ABC's "Samantha Who??"

Christina Applegate has garnered critical praise for her strength and versatility as an actress in theater, film and television. After receiving accolades for her performance starring alongside Cameron Diaz and Selma Blair in the raucous feature comedy, "The Sweetest Thing," Christina Applegate's range of skill landed her numerous roles in both independent and studio projects. Christina Applegate's feature film credits include "Surviving Christmas," for director Mike Mitchell, the DreamWorks comedy "Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy," the dark comedy "Employee of the Month," the indie film "Grand Theft Parsons," for director David Caffrey, Lionsgate Films' "Wonderland," Miramax's "View from the Top," "Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead" and "Mars Attacks!"

Christina Applegate recently made her Broadway debut in the revival of "Sweet Charity," in the starring role of Charity Hope Valentine. For her role, Christina Applegate was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical, as well as a Drama Desk Award in the category of Outstanding Actress in a Musical. "Sweet Charity" ended its run in January 2006. Other stage credits for Christina Applegate include an appearance in John Cassavetes' Los Angeles production of "The Third Day," with Gena Rowlands, "The Axeman's Jazz," "Nobody Leaves Empty Handed," "The Run-Through" and "The Grass Harp."

Christina Applegate first gained widespread attention as the sexy and sarcastic Kelly Bundy on the long-running series "Married with Children." After a very successful 11-season run, Christina Applegate furthered her television success by starring in her own comedy series, "Jesse." In 1999 the highly-rated show garnered Christina Applegate a People's Choice Award as Favorite Female Performer in a New Television Series and a Golden Globe nomination in the category of Best Performance by an Actress in a TV Series, Comedy or Musical.

In 2004 Christina Applegate returned to television as a guest star on "Friends," as Rachel's (Jennifer Aniston) younger sister, Amy. Christina Applegate's performance earned her an Emmy Award in the category of Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series for her role. Christina Applegate was nominated for an Emmy once again the following year for yet another witty performance.

In 2005 Christina Applegate appeared in the telefilm "James Patterson's Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas," directed by Richard Friedenberg and based on the author's bestselling novel. Christina Applegate is currently filming the feature "The Rocker," with Rainn Wilson ("The Office") and directed by Peter Cattaneo ("The Full Monty").






CHRISTINA APPLEGATE: FACTS

How tall is Christina Applegate? How old is Christina Applegate? Where was Christina Applegate born? Find out here.

Age: 37 years old
Birthday: November 25, 1971
Height: 5' 5"
Birthplace: Hollywood, CA
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Husband: Johnathon Schaech (10/20/2001 - 8/10/2007, divorced)



CHRISTINA APPLEGATE: NEWS (5)


Christina Applegate as Samantha on "Samantha Who?"2009 Emmy Award Nominations Announced"30 Rock" and "Mad Men" come out on top again this year for comedy and drama series with 22 and 16 nominations respectively, while "Grey Gardens" cultivates 17, "Into the West" rides into the sunset with 14, "Saturday Night Live" yucks it up for 13, and "Dancing with the Stars" waltzes away with 10. Read more...
Kathy Griffin on "Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List"Kathy Griffin Hosts 'The A-List Awards' to Celebrate the Best in Food, Fashion, Beauty, Design and Pop CultureThe awards ceremony will take place at The Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday, April 5. Read more...
Kiefer Sutherland as Jack Bauer on "24"Fourth Set of Presenters Announced for "The 60th Primetime Emmy Awards"Christina Applegate, Candice Bergen, David Boreanaz, Wayne Brady, Lauren Conrad, Jimmy Kimmel and Kiefer Sutherland are among the latest additions. Read more...
SEE ALL CHRISTINA APPLEGATE NEWS (5)


 
 
 
 
CHRISTINA APPLEGATE: TWEETS

@A_List312 Michael J. Fox Natalie Portman Jack Black Christina Applegate Pam Grier Jim Brown Tom Jones Rod Steiger. Total Classic
3 hours ago
Christina Applegate writes thought provoking, fun tweets from ard the world. She's always on the road! @1capplegate #FF #Follow Friday
10 hours ago
We're watching the season 9 of Friends,the chapter "The other sister of Rachel"when appears Christina Applegate @1capplegate n_n So funny!!
11 hours ago
@FriendsTrivia Jill (Reese Witherspoon) and Amy (Christina Applegate) :)
20 hours ago
RT @sesamestreet: Check out this hilarious video of Jake Gyllenhaal, Kobe Bryant, Christina Applegate and more celebrities singing... ht ...
1 day ago
RT @sesamestreet: Check out this hilarious video of Jake Gyllenhaal, Kobe Bryant, Christina Applegate and more celebrities singing... ht ...
1 day ago
Christina Applegate nude must be hot!
1 day ago
@Alyssa_Milano Don't forget Christina Applegate's fight with the cancer, too.
1 day ago
Dude, the Chipettes are voiced by Anna Faris, Christina Applegate and Amy Poehler. That's also AWESOME.
1 day ago
14 Christina Applegate, 13 Russell Simmons
1 day ago
@peterfacinelli did you ever guest star on Married with children as christina applegate's character's boyfriend???????????
1 day ago
#6 ---Christina applegate---ehhh, no. #5---George Clooney....he will always be beautiful. Yum.
1 day ago
At CJs which is kind of like Central Perk on Friends w/o the witty banter & occasional appearance by Christina Applegate.
1 day ago
@BroknEnglsh smh, she probably lookin better than christina applegate too...
1 day ago
@TheALReza I'm sure I'm gonna misspell their names but Reese Wetherspoon and Christina Applegate.
2 days ago
@discochacha the only wom I'm secretly in love with is christina applegate.I don't know why!damn that wom must hav black magic installed
2 days ago