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Kristin Chenoweth as Olive Snook in "Pushing Daisies"
Kristin Chenoweth as Olive Snook in "Pushing Daisies" - © ABC
Kristin Chenoweth is the voice of Miracle Grohe on FOX's animated comedy, "Sit Down, Shut Up." Kristin Chenoweth was recently nominated for an Emmy Award as Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her role the Emmy-nominated series "Pushing Daisies."

Kristin Chenoweth effortlessly transitions between stage, television and film with the captivating grace that only she can project.

Recently, Chenoweth appeared in the film "Four Christmases" opposite Reese Witherspoon and Vince Vaughn, and was the voice of "Rosetta" in "Tinkerbell." This past summer she loaned her voice talents to the animated feature "Space Chimps" alongside Cheryl Hines and Jeff Daniels. She has wrapped filming on the independent film "Into Temptation," where she played opposite Jeremy Sisto.

Kristin Chenoweth starred in "Stairway to Paradise," an original Encores! production celebrating the great Broadway revue. Commemorating the centennial anniversary of the first Ziegfeld Follies, Kristin Chenoweth concluded New York City Center's 2007 season with beloved Broadway numbers from the early 20th century.

Kristin Chenoweth was also seen in the first season finale of ABC's hit comedy "Ugly Betty." Kristin Chenoweth played an orthodontic technician who loved romantic comedies and became overly involved in her patients' lives – including Betty's (America Ferrera).

In spring 2007 Kristin Chenoweth starred in the critically successful and highly lauded limited-engagement of "The Apple Tree" at Roundabout Theatre Company's Studio 54. Kristin Chenoweth also had the honor of playing a sold-out solo concert at the famed Metropolitan Opera House. Many remember Kristin Chenoweth's show-stealing, Tony-winning performance in "You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown" and her triumphant star turn when she originated the role of Glinda the Good Witch in "Wicked," which earned her a Tony Award nomination. Kristin Chenoweth also performed in the Broadway comedy "Epic Proportions" and in the Kander and Ebb musical, "Steel Pier," for which she won a Theatre World Award. Kristin Chenoweth also performed in an Off-Broadway production of Molière's "Scapin" for the Roundabout Theatre Company.

Television fans know Kristin Chenoweth as Annabeth Schott on "The West Wing," as the librarian, Marian Paroo, in ABC's movie version of Meredith Wilson's "The Music Man," and as Lily St. Regis in the television adaptation of "Annie." Kristin Chenoweth also starred in her own series, "Kristin," for NBC.

Moviegoers have seen Kristin Chenoweth in "Deck the Halls" with Danny DeVito and Matthew Broderick, "RV," with Robin Williams, "Bewitched," with Nicole Kidman, "Running with Scissors," with Annette Bening, and in "The Pink Panther" with Steve Martin. Kristin Chenoweth's film credits also include a cameo in "Stranger Than Fiction" with Emma Thompson. Kristin Chenoweth is currently developing a feature film based on the life of Dusty Springfield.

A veteran of the concert scene, Kristin Chenoweth took the stage in a solo sold-out concert at Carnegie Hall in 2004 and continues to tour the country. Kristin Chenoweth performed her solo concert at Sam Mendes' acclaimed Donmar Warehouse as part of the "Divas at Donmar" series. The show received glowing reviews. Following her show in London, Kristin Chenoweth has had numerous collaborations with various symphonies, including The New York Philharmonic, Boston Pops, National Symphony Orchestra, Chicago Symphony and the San Francisco Symphony. One of Kristin Chenoweth's proudest recent accomplishments was having the privilege to perform Bernstein's "Candide" at Lincoln Center with The New York Philharmonic.

Other performances for Kristin Chenoweth include her sold-out Los Angeles solo debut at the Walt Disney Concert Hall, an evening at The Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, and the Washington National Opera's 50th Anniversary Gala with Placido Domingo. Kristin Chenoweth is scheduled to have her Metropolitan Opera debut in March 2010 as Samira in John Corigliano's "The Ghost of Versailles."

Kristin Chenoweth released a Christmas album titled "A Lovely Way to Spend Christmas" this past year as well as two additional albums, "Let Yourself Go" and "As I Am." Kristin Chenoweth has also written an uplifting candid chronicle of her life released in spring 2009.

Kristin Chenoweth currently divides her time between New York and Los Angeles.






KRISTIN CHENOWETH: FACTS

How tall is Kristin Chenoweth? How old is Kristin Chenoweth? Where was Kristin Chenoweth born? Find out here.

Age: 41 years old
Birthday: July 24, 1968
Height: 4' 11"
Nickname: Cheno
Full Name / Real Name: Kristi Dawn Chenoweth
Birthplace: Broken Arrow, OK



KRISTIN CHENOWETH: NEWS (5)


Kristin Chenoweth as Olive Snook in "Pushing Daisies"Emmy Award Winners 2009"30 Rock" and "Mad Men" repeat for best comedy and drama series this year, while "Grey Gardens" and "Little Dorritt" take home the winged statuette for best TV movie and miniseries respectively. Read more...
Cast of "Mad Men"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...
"Sit Down, Shut Up" CastFOX Heads Back to School When "Sit Down, Shut Up" Premieres Sunday, April 19Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, Kristin Chenoweth, Will Forte, Tom Kenny, Nick Kroll, Cheri Oteri, Kenan Thompson and Henry Winkler are among the ensemble voice cast. Read more...
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KRISTIN CHENOWETH: TWEETS

@BroadwaySpotted Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth seen to be talked about quite a bit
less than an hour ago
I just spent my Saturday evening watching Kristin Chenoweth's sitcom 'Kristin'! I loved it, Kristin is hilarious!!!
less than an hour ago
@bibblybobs Absolutely class episode although my fave so far was the one with Kristin Chenoweth singing Maybe This Time hahah I love her
1 hour ago
@BroadwaySpotted ALICE RIPLEY, Aaron Tveit, Bobby Spencer, Sierra Boggess, Kristin Chenoweth, Cheyenne Jackson, Kate Baldwin
1 hour ago
Also, i had a dream last night that Kristin Chenoweth told me i was definitely going to make it on Broadway. Subconscious confidence boost?
2 hours ago
I want to be Kristin Chenoweth when I grow up.
8 hours ago
@kchenoweth @chriscolfer @alittlelamb @msamberriley @mark_salling kristin chenoweth's name is spelt wrong on the glee album insert!
16 hours ago
LOST - Kristin Chenoweth
18 hours ago
@DMusselwhite Ainsley Hayes, hands down. Did you know Kristin Chenoweth was up for that role, but decided to do Wicked instead?
19 hours ago
@owrange ay amerikana diay c Kristin Chenoweth
20 hours ago
@NormaShearer i try hard to get official ones with my faves. but im just happy with sandys and kristin chenoweth haha
20 hours ago
listening to my play list on myspace. the one that is labled glee. which consists of the songs the amazing kristin chenoweth sang. ^_^
20 hours ago
New favorite duo - matt morrison & kristin chenoweth! Way too cute for tv!
21 hours ago
Kristin Chenoweth, you are simply fantastic.
23 hours ago
@saddyboy LMHO, gotta buy the whole thing to get Kristin Chenoweth singing Hopelessly Devoted though...
1 day ago