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Jennifer Aniston Biography

Born in Sherman Oaks, California, Jennifer Aniston spent a year of her childhood living in Greece with her family. Her family then relocated to New York City where her parents, John Aniston and Nancy Dow, divorced when she was 9. Jennifer was raised by her mother and her father landed a role, as “Victor Kiriakis”, on the daytime soap “Days of Our Lives” (1965). Jennifer had her first taste of acting at age 11 when she joined the Rudolf Steiner School’s drama club. It was also at the Rudolf Steiner School that she developed her passion for art. She began her professional training as a drama student at New York’s High School of the Performing Arts. In 1987, after graduation, she appeared in such Off-Broadway productions as “For Dear Life” and “Dancing on Checker’s Grave”. In 1989, she landed her first television role, as a series regular on “Molloy” (1990). She also appeared in “The Edge” (1992), “Ferris Bueller” (1990), and had a recurring part on “Herman’s Head” (1991). By 1993, she was floundering. Then, in 1994, a pilot called “Friends Like These” came along. Originally asked to audition for the role of “Monica”, Aniston refused and auditioned for the role of “Rachel Green”, the suburban princess turned coffee peddler. With the success of the series “Friends” (1994), Jennifer has become famous and sought-after as she turns her fame into movie roles during the series hiatus.

– from IMDB Mini Biography

Stats

• Real Name: Jennifer Joanna Anastassakis
• Friends Character Name: Rachel Karen Green
• Date of Birth: February 11, 1969
• Place of Birth: Sherman Oaks, California
• Sign: Sun in Aquarius, Moon in Sagittarius
• Weight: 110lbs. (subject to change)
• Height: 5’5″-5’6″ (1.68 m)
• Eye Color: Blue
• Natural Hair Color: Brown
• Family Origin: Greek
• Parents: John Aniston (actor) and Nancy Dow (actress – x-model)
• Half-siblings: John T. Melick, Alexander
• Step-Mother: Sherry Rooney (actress)
• Godfather: Telly Savalas (actor)
• Ex-Husband: Brad Pitt (29 July 2000 – 2 October 2005)
• Pets: two dogs, Norman and Dolly
• God-mother of: Courteney Cox and David Arquette’s daughter, Coco Riley Arquette.
• Favorite Color: Blue
• Favorite Way To Kill Time: Surfing the Internet and America Online.
• Favorite Food: Mexican
• Favorite Pig Out Food: Giant bowl of tortilla chips, salsa and guacamole
• Favorite TV Shows: Seinfeld, Mad About You, and ER
• Favorite Movie: Wuthering Heights and Fame
• Favorite Music: Aerosmith, U2, Counting Crows and Sarah McLachlan
• Least Favorite Food: Greek, Chinese, Indian, and spicy foods.

– stats from JenAniston.org