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.
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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 |
https://twitter.com/wendimclendonco | |
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… |
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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. |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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G.I.L.F. | 2008 | TV Series 2008 | |
Cook-Off! | 2007 | written by |
Soundtrack
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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The Goldbergs | TV Series 1 episode, 2014 performer – 1 episode, 2014 |
Thanks
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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The Goldbergs: An ’80s Rewind | 2016 | TV Movie thanks |
Self
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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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 |
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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 |
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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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