Wendi McLendon-Covey
Birthdate: Oct 10, 1969
Birthplace: Bellflower, California, USA
Actor, comedian and producer Wendi McLendon-Covey has been captivating audiences throughout her career.
Recently wrapping her 10-season run on "The Goldbergs" on ABC (for which she earned two Critic's Choice nominations), Wendi is jumping straight into another series. "St. Denis Medical" is a new workplace comedy for NBC, which will premiere in fall of 2024.
Wendi is a veteran of over 40 movies, including studio films such as "Bridesmaids," "What Men Want, and "Blended," as well as indie/festival films like "Hello, My Name is Doris," "Blush," and "Paint."
Wendi has emerged in recent years as a rising star in the animation field. She is currently recurring as 'Chief Patsy Stamos' on "Grimsburg" on FOX, as well as "Big City Greens" on Disney Plus. She also voiced 'Gale' in Disney Pixar's Oscar-nominated film "Elemental." Other animation credits include "Bob's Burgers," "M.O.D.O.K.," and "Solar Opposites."
True comedy fans will recognize Wendi from her role as 'Deputy Clementine Johnson' in the cult classic "Reno 911," a mockumentary about law enforcement. Her other television work includes appearances on "Modern Family," "Rules of Engagement," "The Office," and "Unstable."
Wendi got her start at the world-famous Groundlings Theater in Los Angeles, where she excelled at both improv and sketch comedy. She currently resides in Long Beach with her husband of 27 years, and seven rescue cats.
Filmography
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Previous (25)
- 2023 | Prom Pact
- 2023 | Sick Girl
- 2023 |
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- 2021 |
- 2019 | Blush
- 2019 | Braking for Whales
- 2019 | Papi Chulo
Papi Chulo
A lonely TV weatherman strikes up an unusual friendship with a middle-aged Latino migrant worker.
- 2018 | Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween
Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween
Two young friends find a magic book that brings a ventriloquist's dummy to life.
- 2017 | Speech & Debate
- 2017 | Mark Felt: The Man Who Brought Down the White HouseasCarol Tschudy
Mark Felt: The Man Who Brought Down the White House
The story of Mark Felt, who under the name "Deep Throat" helped journalists Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein uncover the Watergate scandal in 1972.
- 2016 | Army of One
- 2015 | Hello, My Name Is Doris
- 2015 | The Breakup Girl
- 2014 | The Single Moms Club
- 2014 | Think Like a Man Too
Think Like a Man Too
All the couples are back for a wedding in Las Vegas, but plans for a romantic weekend go awry when their various misadventures get them into some compromising situations that threaten to derail the big event.
- 2014 |
- 2013–2023 • 229 eps | The Goldbergsas Beverly Goldberg
- 2013 | All American Christmas Carol
- 2011 | Bridesmaidsas Rita
- 2010 | Tug
- 2009 | Jesus People: The Movie
- 2007 | Closing Escrow
- 2007 | Cook Off!
- 2003–2022 • 106 eps | Reno 911!as Deputy Clementine JohnsonNewlywed BrideWater Heater Lady
