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| Jennifer Aniston - Rachel Green |
| Full Name: Jennifer Aniston-Pitt Nickname: Jen Height: 5' 7 Date of Birth(locaton): February 11, 1969; Shermans Oaks, California Spouse: Brad Pitt (July 29, 2000-present) |
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 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 "Edge, The" (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. Rachel GreenAfter leaving her fianc�, Barry, at the altar, Rachel bumped into Monica and the two old friends wound up roommates. Rachel's had many jobs, including a waitress stint at Central Perk. Now, however she's found her niche at Ralph Lauren. Rachel has also had many boyfriends, ranging from Italian stud, Paolo, to Joshua, the guy she scared off with her freaky "crush" behavior. Somehow, she always finds herself drawn back to Ross. She's even pregnant with Ross's baby and living with him, even though they aren't even dating. Plus, Joey recently told her he loved her...but she wants to remain "friends." [top] [back] | |