Jennifer Aniston

Jennifer Aniston was born on February 11, 1969 in Sherman Oaks, California to Nancy and John Aniston (Victor Kiriakis on "Days of Our Lives").Jennifer Aniston spent a year of her childhood living in Greece with her family. Her family then relocated to New York City because of her father's acting career.Aniston's parents separated when she was 9 years old. After the divorce, she was raised in New York City by her mother.She first acted at around age 11, as part of the Rudolf Steiner School's drama club. Jennifer says that she was always interested in acting, but it was Rudolf Steiner's free-spirited atmosphere that encouraged her to make it her career.Aniston proved to be a talented painter during her stay at the Rudolf Steiner School (one of her pieces was displayed at the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art), but acting became her primary focus.Jennifer started her professional training at New York's High School for the Performing Arts as a drama student. She graduated in 1987. She appeared in Off-Broadway productions of "For Dear Life" and "Dancing on Checker's Grave", before her first TV role on "Molloy". Other TV shows graced with her presence include "The Edge", "Ferris Bueller" (TV version), a recurring role on "Herman's Head", and even some guest appearances on "Quantum Leap" and "Burke's Law".In 1993, Aniston won a part in Leprechaun. Aniston made a name for herself as an actress who would take risks and graciously accept criticism of herself and her work.Then, a pilot of a show called "Friends Like Us" came along. Aniston was originally tested for the role of Monica, but she told the producers that she felt much more comfortable with the Rachel character and they agreed.With the success of the series "Friends" (1994), Jennifer has become famous and ought-after as she turns her fame into movie roles during the series hiatus.Aniston has appeared in many popular Hollywood films including "Picture Perfect" (1997), "The Object of My Affection" (1998), "Office Space" (1999), "Rock Star" (2001), "The Good Girl" (2002), "Bruce Almighty" (2003), "Along Came Polly" (2004), "Derailed" (2005) and "Rumor Has It" (2005).