Lisa Marie Diane Kudrow (born July 30, 1963) is an American actress who was born in Encino, California, USA. She graduated from Vassar College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. She began her comedic career as a member of The Groundlings. Her first major television role was Ursula, the eccentrically silly waitress on Mad About You. This led to her starring role on Friends as Phoebe.

Her film credits include Romy and Michelle's High School Reunion, The Opposite of Sex, Hanging Up, Analyze This and its sequel Analyze That.

For a more detailed profile of her follow the link to the Internet Movie Database page about her:

http://uk.imdb.com/Name?Kudrow,%20Lisa