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Anna Faris is credited as a television actor, film actor and voice actor. Anna Faris was born in Baltimore, Maryland, United States on November 29, 1976. That works out to 49 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes Edmonds Woodway High School and University of Washington. The listed height is 163 cm.
My Take
Anna Faris is criminally underrated as a comic technician. Playing Cindy Campbell in the Scary Movie films looks effortless, but sustained, full-body silliness like hers demands precision timing and total fearlessness — and her leading films grossing over 1.5 billion dollars proves audiences felt it. I also love the second act she built for herself: warm voice work in Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, and a podcast where she trades punchlines for genuine empathy. A University of Washington-educated mind that never condescends to comedy is rare. To me, Faris belongs in any serious conversation about the great screen comediennes of her generation.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Anna Faris
- Name (Japanese)
- アンナ・ファリス
- Reading
- あんな・ふぁりす
- Born
- November 29, 1976 (age 49)
- Origin
- Baltimore, Maryland, United States
- Height
- 163 cm
- Occupation
- television actor / film actor / actor / voice actor / podcaster
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Dragon
2. Background
- High school
- Edmonds Woodway High School
- University
- University of Washington
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs |
| Notable work | Alvin and the Chipmunks in film |
| Notable work | Yogi Bear |
4. Links
5. About this entry
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- Last updated
Only publicly available facts are listed; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Base data was compiled from Wikidata from June 2026 onward; ages are recalculated daily and deaths are checked against Wikidata on an ongoing basis. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Anna Faris born?
Anna Faris was born on November 29, 1976 and is 49 years old.
Where is Anna Faris from?
Anna Faris is from Baltimore, Maryland, United States.
What does Anna Faris do?
Anna Faris works as television actor, film actor, actor, voice actor, podcaster.
How tall is Anna Faris?
Anna Faris is 163 cm tall.
Where did Anna Faris study?
Anna Faris attended University of Washington.
What is Anna Faris known for?
Anna Faris's notable works include Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, Alvin and the Chipmunks in film, Yogi Bear.
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