Anna Faris
Acting • Born 1976-11-29
Biography
Anna Kay Faris (born November 29, 1976) is an American actress. She rose to prominence for her comedic roles, particularly the lead part of Cindy Campbell in the Scary Movie films (2000–2026). Faris' film credits include May, The Hot Chick (both 2002), Lost in Translation (2003), Brokeback Mountain, Just Friends (both 2005), My Super Ex-Girlfriend (2006), Smiley Face (2007), The House Bunny (2008), What's Your Number? (2011), The Dictator (2012), and Overboard (2018). She also had voice-over roles in the film franchises Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (2009–2013) and Alvin and the Chipmunks (2009–2015). On television, Faris played the recurring role of Erica in the tenth and final season of the NBC sitcom Friends (2004) and the co-lead of Christy Plunkett in the CBS sitcom Mom (2013–2020). Outside of acting, she created and hosted the advice podcast Unqualified (2015–2023). She wrote a 2017 memoir of the same name, which became a New York Times bestseller.
Filmography
76 credits
Brokeback Mountain
Movie • 2005
Lashawn Malone
Lost in Translation
Movie • 2003
Kelly
Just Friends
Movie • 2005
Samantha James
May
Movie • 2003
Polly
Scary Movie
Movie • 2000
Cindy Campbell
Scary Movie 2
Movie • 2001
Cindy Campbell
Scary Movie 3
Movie • 2003
Cindy Campbell
Scary Movie 4
Movie • 2006
Cindy Campbell
My Super Ex-Girlfriend
Movie • 2006
Hannah
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
Movie • 2009
Sam Sparks (voice)
Waiting...
Movie • 2005
Serena
Frequently Asked Questions About Time Travel
Movie • 2009
Cassie
Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel
Movie • 2009
Jeanette (voice)
The Hot Chick
Movie • 2002
April
My Spy The Eternal City
Movie • 2024
Nancy
The House Bunny
Movie • 2008
Shelley
Mama's Boy
Movie • 2007
Nora Flannigan
Smiley Face
Movie • 2007
Jane F.
Yogi Bear
Movie • 2010
Rachel
The Estate
Movie • 2022
Savanna
What's Your Number?
Movie • 2011
Ally Darling
Observe and Report
Movie • 2009
Brandi
Guilty Hearts
Movie • 2007
Jane Conelly
Take Me Home Tonight
Movie • 2011
Wendy Franklin
Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked
Movie • 2011
Jeanette (voice)
The Dictator
Movie • 2012
Zoey
Movie 43
Movie • 2013
Vanessa (segment "The Proposition")
The Spleenectomy
Movie • 2008
Danielle / Dr. Fields
I Give It a Year
Movie • 2013
Chloe
Eden
Movie • 1998
Dithy
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2
Movie • 2013
Sam Sparks (voice)
Lovers Lane
Movie • 2000
Jannelle Bay
Southern Belles
Movie • 2005
Belle Scott
22 Jump Street
Movie • 2014
Anna (uncredited)
I, Object
Movie
Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip
Movie • 2015
Jeanette (voice)
Keanu
Movie • 2016
Self (uncredited)
Spa Weekend
Movie • 2026
Steve's First Bath
Movie • 2014
Sam Sparks (voice)
The Emoji Movie
Movie • 2017
Jailbreak (voice)
Overboard
Movie • 2018
Kate Sullivan
Winter Break
Movie • 2003
Justine
Super Manny
Movie • 2013
Sam Sparks (voice)
The Little Pageant That Could
Movie • 2024
Self (archive footage)
Deception: A Mother’s Secret
Movie • 1991
Liz
Scary Movie
Movie • 2026
Cindy Campbell
The Tony Danza Show
TV • 2004
Self - Guest
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
TV • 2003
Self
The View
TV • 1997
Self
Friends
TV • 1994
Erica
King of the Hill
TV • 1997
Lisa (voice)
Entourage
TV • 2004
Anna Faris
MADtv
TV • 1995
Self
The New Tom Green Show
TV • 2003
Self
Mom
TV • 2013
Christy Plunkett
Saturday Night Live
TV • 1975
Self - Host
Chelsea
TV • 2016
Self
The Late Late Show with James Corden
TV • 2015
Self
The Joel McHale Show with Joel McHale
TV • 2018
Sandy
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
TV • 1992
The Reichen Show
TV • 2005
Self - Guest
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
TV • 2009
Self - Guest
Saturday Night Live
TV • 1975
Self - Cameo (uncredited)
A Little Late with Lilly Singh
TV • 2019
Self
King of the Hill
TV • 1997
Stoned Hippie Chick / Teen Girl Hippie (voice)
After Midnight
TV • 2024
Self - Guest
Late Night with Seth Meyers
TV • 2014
Self
Conan
TV • 2010
Self
The Simpsons
TV • 1989
Ashley (Female Hacker) (voice)
Alvinnn!!! and The Chipmunks
TV • 2015
Jeanette Miller (Voice)
It's Florida, Man.
TV • 2024
Whitney
Phineas and Ferb
TV • 2007
Samantha Sweetwater (voice)
Krapopolis
TV • 2023
Nanini (voice)
People's Choice Awards
TV • 1975
Self - Host
People's Choice Awards
TV • 1975
Self - Presenter
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
TV • 2003
Self - Guest