Wendi McLendon-Covey Wiki Biography

Wendy Anne McLendon was born on the 10th October 1969, in Bellflower, California USA, and is an actress and comedian as well as a writer and producer who, as Wendi McLendon-Covey, is most famous for her appearances in the 2011 movie “Bridesmaids”, and “The Goldbergs” TV series.

Have you ever wondered how much wealth this “Queen of Improv” has accumulated so far? How rich Wendi McLendon-Covey is? According to sources, it is estimated that the total of Wendi’s net worth, as of May 2017, exceeds the sum of $5 million, acquired through her career in the moviemaking industry which has been active since 2001.

Wendi McLendon-Covey Net Worth $5 million

Wendy was born into a family of an accountant Carolyn, and Coca Cola delivery driver Robert McLendon, and apart from American, is also of English and Scottish origin. She attended California State University Long Beach, from which she graduated with Bachelor of Arts degree in creative writing and liberal studies.

Wendy debuted as an actress in 2001, in the short comical drama “Henry and Marvin”, while in 2002 she joined The Groundlings comedy troupe in Los Angeles, California, with which she toured the country and honed her acting including her improvisational skills. In 2003 she was cast for the role of Deputy Clementine Johnson in Comedy Central’s TV series “Reno 911!” which she reprised through its following seasons ’til 2008, as well as in its spin-off series “Reno 911!: Miami”. This role not only provided the basis for Wendi McLendon-Covey’s net worth, but also earned her a huge dose of popularity, helping her to establish herself as a prominent comedian and an actress.

In 2005, Wendy appeared in the comedy movie “Bewitched” opposite Well Ferrell and Nicole Kidman in the leading roles, while in 2006 she was cast for the role of Lydia Mayhew in Lifetime TV’s sitcom series “Lovespring International”. In 2007 she appeared in an independent comedy movie “Cook-Off!” for which she also served as a writer and producer; for this venture, Wendi McLendon-Covey was honored with a US Comedy Arts Festival award. Doubtlessly, all these accomplishments helped Wendy to dramatically increase her net worth.

By the end of the 2000s, Wendy had guest-starred in several popular TV series, such as “The Office”, “Kath & Kim” and “10 Things I Hate About You”. In 2010 she played the role of Liz in the ABC’s sitcom “Rules of Engagement”, which she occasionally reprised ’til 2013. In 2011 she appeared in the role of Vice Principal in one episode of “Cougar Town”, before the real breakthrough in her career occurred later that year, when she was cast as Rita in Paul Feig’s romantic comedy “Bridesmaids”. This was followed by an appearance in another romantic comedy, 2012’s “What to Expect When You’re Expecting”, and the memorable role of Beverly Goldberg in “The Goldbergs” TV series, in which she continues to play. In 2014, Wendi starred opposing Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler in the comedy movie “Blended”. All these appearances have helped Wendi to add a significant sums to her wealth.

When it comes to her personal life, Wendi has been married since 1996 to Greg Covey, with whom she resides in Long Beach, California.



Full Name Wendi McLendon-Covey
Net Worth $5 Million
Date Of Birth October 10, 1969
Place Of Birth Bellflower, California, United States
Height 5 ft 7 in (1.72 m)
Profession Actor, Screenwriter, Film Producer, Comedian
Education California State University, Long Beach
Nationality American
Spouse Greg Covey
Parents Carolyn McLendon, David Robert McLendon
Siblings Shelley McLendon
Nicknames Wendi McClendon-Covey , Wendy Anne McLendon , Wendi McLendon , Wendi Anne McLendon-Covey
Twitter https://twitter.com/wendimclendonco
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wendi_mclendon_covey/
IMDB http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1018488/
Awards MTV Movie Award for Best Jaw Dropping Moment
Nominations MTV Movie Award for Best On-Screen Duo, Critics’ Choice Television Award for Best Actress in a Comedy Series, Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture, Critics’ Choice Movie Award for Best Acting Ensemble, Critics’ Choice Television Award for Best Actress i…
Movies Bridesmaids, Blended, The Single Moms Club, Think Like a Man Too, Reno 911!: Miami, Hello, My Name Is Doris, What to Expect When You’re Expecting, 10 Rules for Sleeping Around, A Merry Friggin’ Christmas, Over Her Dead Body, Date and Switch, The Search for Santa Paws, The Breakup Girl, Douchebag, Cl…
TV Shows Repeat After Me, truTV Presents: World’s Dumbest…, Rules of Engagement, I Hate My Teenage Daughter, Reno 911!, The Goldbergs, Lovespring International, Repeat After Me, truTV Presents: World’s Dumbest…, Rules of Engagement, I Hate My Teenage Daughter, Reno 911!, The Goldbergs, Lovespring Interna…
Quote
1 On young actresses and the pressure to be thin: “Well, first you have to ask yourself if you want to be the kind of actress who’s interesting, or the kind of actress who’s meant to play the pretty-but-uninteresting wife of a chubby guy on a network sitcom. If you want to play the good roles, spend more time in in college and in acting class than you do in the gym, and you’ll have the career you want. Talent always wins out in the long run.”
2 As a performer, you can’t just sit around waiting for the phone to ring. You have to write and develop projects for yourself, because casting people aren’t always going to see you the way you want to be seen. Write a one-person show, shoot a short film, do plays, whatever – activity breeds activity. No one’s interested in a stay-at-home actress.
Fact
1 Winner of the Commie Award from the LA Comedy Shorts Film Festival in 2011.
2 Presented with the Comedic Actress award by the La Femme Film Festival in 2012.
3 In 2009, 2010, 2011 she rang in the New Year in Iraq and Kuwait, performing at small bases that rarely get any entertainment.
4 Her favourite band is Steely Dan. Her character on Reno 911! (2003) had a tattoo on her back which once said “Steed” (a one-time boyfriend), later changed to “Steely Dan” after the relationship ended.
5 Was a spokesperson for the charity COPS 4 Causes.
6 Her character, “Deputy Clementine Johnson” from Reno 911! (2003), was a character Wendi developed at the Groundling Theater, although she wasn’t originally a cop. The character of Clementine’s common-law husband, Steed (they had a wedding in season 1 but were never officially married because they never got a license), was also developed at the Groundlings.
7 Has been called the “Queen of Improv” by TV Guide, for her work on two unscripted shows: Reno 911! (2003) and Lovespring International (2006).
8 Was a member of the L.A. based Improv/Comedy Troupe “The Groundlings” from 2002-2009.
9 She graduated from California State University Long Beach with a B.A. in Liberal Studies/Creative Writing.

Actress

Title Year Status Character
Speech & Debate 2017 completed Joan
Felt 2017 post-production Carol Tschudy
Status Update 2017 post-production Ann Moore
The Goldbergs 2013-2017 TV Series Beverly Goldberg
American Dad! 2015-2016 TV Series Autograph Seeker / Scottie’s Mom / Monkey Trainer
Army of One 2016 Marci Mitchell
Pickle and Peanut 2016 TV Series Gloria / Additional Voices
Bob’s Burgers 2012-2016 TV Series Mudflap
Mike Tyson Mysteries 2015 TV Series Elsa Schmidt
Long Live the Royals 2015 TV Mini-Series short Queen Eleanor
The Breakup Girl 2015 Sharon Baker
Hello, My Name Is Doris 2015 Cynthia
A Merry Friggin’ Christmas 2014 Shauna Welnke
Think Like a Man Too 2014 Tish
Blended 2014 Jen
TripTank 2014 TV Series Idlewild Savannah Statue of Liberty (voice)
The Single Moms Club 2014 Jan
Date and Switch 2014 Linda
Cuban Fury 2014 Carly (uncredited)
I Hate My Teenage Daughter 2011-2013 TV Series Deanna
All American Christmas Carol 2013 Marge
10 Rules for Sleeping Around 2013 Emma Cooney
Modern Family 2012-2013 TV Series Pam
Rules of Engagement 2010-2013 TV Series Liz
Waffle Hut 2012 TV Movie Reba
Wedding Band 2012 TV Series Barb Henderson
Blake Shelton’s Not So Family Christmas 2012 TV Special Teacher
The Looney Tunes Show 2012 TV Series Patricia Bunny
What to Expect When You’re Expecting 2012 Kara
The Soup 2012 TV Series Jouster’s Wife
Christmas Is Ruined 2012 Short Agent Rosman
Holiday Road 2012 Rosman (segment “December”)
Hot in Cleveland 2012 TV Series Nurse Sandy
Kings of Van Nuys 2012 TV Movie Ruby Ross
Svetlana 2011 TV Series Phoebe
Bridesmaids 2011/I Rita
Cougar Town 2011 TV Series Vice Principal
Sometimes Pretty Girls 2011 Short Tootsie
Fully Loaded 2011 Girlfriend
Dick Tracy Special 2010 TV Movie Studio Personnel
Prenatal Pole Dancing DVD 2010 Short Lonnie
The Search for Santa Paws 2010 Video Ms. Stout
Starlight & Superfish 2010 Dawn
Public Relations 2010/I Candice
Tug 2010/I Taylor
Douchebag 2010 Mary Barger #1
Rise and Fall of Tuck Johnson 2009 TV Series Candy Liquer
Creepshow Raw: Insomnia 2009 Video short Anges
Wizards of Waverly Place 2009 TV Series Dr. Ice
10 Things I Hate About You 2009 TV Series Vivian
Jesus People: The Movie 2009 Jenna Bosch
Spooner 2009 Linda
Boutonniere 2009 Short Mrs. Pruitt
Kath & Kim 2008 TV Series Lucy
The Office 2008 TV Series Concierge Marie
Reno 911! 2003-2008 TV Series Deputy Clementine Johnson Water Heater Lady Newlywed Bride
Greek 2008 TV Series Connie
Over Her Dead Body 2008 Lona
G.I.L.F. 2008 TV Series Joyce
Goldfish 2007/I Short Mrs. Jenkins
Closing Escrow 2007 Hillary
Reno 911!: Miami 2007 Deputy Clementine Johnson
Cook-Off! 2007 Pauline Solfest
Lovespring International 2006 TV Series Lydia Mayhew
Bewitched 2005 E! Anchor
Henry and Marvin 2001 Short Judy (Team Rainbow)

Producer

Title Year Status Character
Janeane from Des Moines 2012 associate producer
G.I.L.F. 2008 TV Series co-producer
Cook-Off! 2007 co-executive producer

Writer

Title Year Status Character
G.I.L.F. 2008 TV Series 2008
Cook-Off! 2007 written by

Soundtrack

Title Year Status Character
The Goldbergs TV Series 1 episode, 2014 performer – 1 episode, 2014

Thanks

Title Year Status Character
The Goldbergs: An ’80s Rewind 2016 TV Movie thanks

Self

Title Year Status Character
Jimmy Kimmel Live! 2013-2017 TV Series Herself / Herself – Guest
Hollywood Today Live 2016 TV Series Herself
The Talk 2014-2016 TV Series Herself – Guest / Herself – Guest Co-Hostess
In Bed with Tammin 2016 TV Series Herself
The Chew 2014-2016 TV Series Herself / Herself – The Goldbergs
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver 2016 TV Series Herself
Larry King Now 2013-2016 TV Series Herself – Guest
Drinking with the Stars 2016 TV Series Herself
Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show 2014-2016 TV Series Herself
21st Annual Critics’ Choice Awards 2016 TV Movie Herself
The Soup 2013-2015 TV Series Herself – Guest / Herself
The Meredith Vieira Show 2015 TV Series Herself
The View 2013-2015 TV Series Herself / Herself – The Goldbergs / Herself – Guest Co-Hostess
Jeopardy! 2015 TV Series Herself – Clue Giver / Herself – Celebrity Contestant
Access Hollywood Live 2015 TV Series Herself
2015 Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards 2015 TV Movie Herself – Presenter: Outstanding Costumes for a Period / Fantasy Series, Limited Series or Movie / Outstanding Costumes for a Contemporary Series, Limited Series or Movie and Outstanding Costumes for a Variety Program or a Special
Good Morning America 2013-2015 TV Series Herself – Guest / Herself
Repeat After Me 2015 TV Series Herself – Host
No, You Shut Up! 2015 TV Series Herself
Fashion Police 2015 TV Series Herself – Guest
Whose Line Is It Anyway? 2014 TV Series Herself – Guest
Sesame Street 2014 TV Series Herself
The 4th Annual Critics’ Choice Television Awards 2014 TV Special Herself
Made in Hollywood 2011-2014 TV Series Herself
Late Night with Seth Meyers 2014 TV Series Herself
Home & Family 2013-2014 TV Series Herself – Guest
The Arsenio Hall Show 2014 TV Series Herself – Guest
The Wendy Williams Show 2012-2014 TV Series Herself – Guest / Herself
Sit Down with the Stars 2014 TV Series Herself
Good Day L.A. 2014 TV Series Herself
The Queen Latifah Show 2013 TV Series Herself – Guest
Watch What Happens: Live 2011-2013 TV Series Herself – Guest
My Uncle Hector 2013 Documentary Herself
RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 2012 TV Series Herself – Guest Judge
Rove LA 2012 TV Series Herself
What to Expect When You’re Expecting: What to Expect and the Pregnancy Bible 2012 Video short Herself
2012 New Now Next Awards 2012 TV Special Herself
The 84th Annual Academy Awards 2012 TV Special Herself – Presenter: Best Live Action Short Film / Best Documentary Short and Best Animated Short Film
17th Annual Critics’ Choice Movie Awards 2012 TV Special Herself
The 38th Annual People’s Choice Awards 2012 TV Special Herself
Celebrity Ghost Stories 2011 TV Series documentary Herself
In the Flow with Affion Crockett 2011 TV Series Herself
The Morning After 2011 TV Series short Herself – Guest Host
Big Morning Buzz Live 2011 TV Series Herself
2011 New Now Next Awards 2011 TV Special Herself
ACME Saturday Night 2009 TV Series Herself
E! Wildest TV Show Moments 2009 TV Series Herself
Red Eye w/Tom Shillue 2007-2009 TV Series Herself
World’s Dumbest 2008 TV Series Herself
The Jace Hall Show 2008 TV Series Herself
Celebracadabra 2008 TV Series Herself – Pilot Judge
TV Guide Countdown to the Academy Awards 2008 TV Special Herself
E! Wildest Cop Show Moments 2 2007 TV Movie Herself
After Hours with Daniel Boulud 2007 TV Series Herself
Chelsea Lately 2007 TV Series Herself – Guest
E! Wildest Cop Show Moments 2007 TV Movie Herself
Nick at Nite’s Search for the Funniest Mom in America 3 2007 TV Special documentary Herself
Up Close with Carrie Keagan 2007 TV Series Herself
Extreme Hollywood 2007 TV Series Herself
The Megan Mullally Show 2006 TV Series Herself
The Greg Behrendt Show 2006 TV Series Herself
2006 LA Area Emmy Awards 2006 TV Special Herself
Sexiest… 2006 TV Series Herself
Watch This! 2006 TV Series Herself
Gilligan’s Island: A Pop Culture Phenomenon 2005 Video documentary short Herself
Pajama-Rama Superfriends Retrospective 2005 Video short Herself
Top 40 Videos of 2004 2004 TV Movie documentary Herself
VH1 Big in 04 2004 TV Movie documentary Herself
World Cup Comedy 2004 TV Series Herself – Team Player
Retrosexual: The 80’s 2004 TV Mini-Series documentary Herself
Relatively Famous 2004 TV Movie documentary Herself
56th Annual Writers Guild Awards 2004 TV Special Herself
The Commies 2003 TV Special documentary Herself
Hard Copy 1996 TV Series Herself

Archive Footage

Won Awards

Year Award Ceremony Nomination Movie
2012 LA Femme Filmmaker Award LA Femme International Film Festival Comedic Actress Award
2012 MTV Movie Award MTV Movie Awards Best Gut-Wrenching Performance Bridesmaids (2011)
2007 Film Discovery Jury Award US Comedy Arts Festival Best Comedy Performance in Film Closing Escrow (2007)

Nominated Awards

Year Award Ceremony Nomination Movie
2016 Critics’ Choice TV Award Critics Choice Television Awards Best Actress in a Comedy Series The Goldbergs (2013)
2014 Critics’ Choice TV Award Critics Choice Television Awards Best Actress in a Comedy Series The Goldbergs (2013)
2012 COFCA Award Central Ohio Film Critics Association Best Ensemble Bridesmaids (2011)
2012 Gold Derby Award Gold Derby Awards Ensemble Cast Bridesmaids (2011)
2012 Actor Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture Bridesmaids (2011)
2011 PFCS Award Phoenix Film Critics Society Awards Best Ensemble Acting Bridesmaids (2011)

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