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.
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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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."
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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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Winner of the Commie Award from the LA Comedy Shorts Film Festival in 2011.
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Presented with the Comedic Actress award by the La Femme Film Festival in 2012.
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In 2009, 2010, 2011 she rang in the New Year in Iraq and Kuwait, performing at small bases that rarely get any entertainment.
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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.
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Was a spokesperson for the charity COPS 4 Causes.
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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.
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Has been called the "Queen of Improv" by TV Guide, for her work on two unscripted shows: Reno 911! (2003) and Lovespring International (2006).
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Was a member of the L.A. based Improv/Comedy Troupe "The Groundlings" from 2002-2009.
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She graduated from California State University Long Beach with a B.A. in Liberal Studies/Creative Writing.
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
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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
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Sexiest...
2006
TV Series
Herself
Watch This!
2006
TV Series
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Gilligan's Island: A Pop Culture Phenomenon
2005
Video documentary short
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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
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Archive Footage
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Year
Status
Character
Extra
2015
TV Series
Herself
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)
Known for movies
The Goldbergs (2013-2017) as Beverly Goldberg
Bridesmaids (2011) as Rita
Blended (2014) as Jen
Reno 911! (2003-2008) as Deputy Clementine Johnson / Water Heater Lady / Ne
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