1976-11-29 Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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.
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Scary Movie | Cindy Campbell | 2026-06-03 |
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I, Object | 2026-07-23 | |
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Primetime | 2026-09-25 | |
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Spa Weekend | 2026-08-21 | |
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The Twilight and Fluttershy Movie: Rainbow Roadtrip | Mom Hand (voice) | 2026-06-10 |
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Among Us | Mom Hand (voice) | 2026-06-12 |
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The Little Pageant That Could | Self (archive footage) | 2024-06-13 |
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My Spy The Eternal City | Nancy | 2024-07-18 |
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The Estate | Savanna | 2022-11-04 |
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Overboard | Kate Sullivan | 2018-04-13 |
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The Emoji Movie | Jailbreak (voice) | 2017-07-23 |
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Keanu | Self (uncredited) | 2016-04-29 |
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Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip | Jeanette (voice) | 2015-12-17 |
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22 Jump Street | Anna (uncredited) | 2014-06-05 |
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Steve's First Bath | Sam Sparks (voice) | 2014-01-28 |
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Super Manny | Sam Sparks (voice) | 2013-10-02 |
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Movie 43 | Vanessa (segment "The Proposition") | 2013-01-24 |
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Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 | Sam Sparks (voice) | 2013-09-26 |
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I Give It a Year | Chloe | 2013-02-08 |
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The Dictator | Zoey | 2012-05-15 |
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Take Me Home Tonight | Wendy Franklin | 2011-03-04 |
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Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked | Jeanette (voice) | 2011-12-14 |
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What's Your Number? | Ally Darling | 2011-09-30 |
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Yogi Bear | Rachel | 2010-12-17 |
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Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs | Sam Sparks (voice) | 2009-09-17 |
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Frequently Asked Questions About Time Travel | Cassie | 2009-04-24 |
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Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel | Jeanette (voice) | 2009-12-21 |
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Observe and Report | Brandi | 2009-04-10 |
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The House Bunny | Shelley | 2008-08-22 |
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The Spleenectomy | Danielle / Dr. Fields | 2008-10-14 |
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Smiley Face | Jane F. | 2007-11-16 |
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Guilty Hearts | Jane Conelly | 2007-07-30 |
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Mama's Boy | Nora Flannigan | 2007-12-14 |
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Scary Movie 4 | Cindy Campbell | 2006-04-12 |
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My Super Ex-Girlfriend | Hannah | 2006-07-20 |
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Just Friends | Samantha James | 2005-11-23 |
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Southern Belles | Belle Scott | 2005-03-16 |
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Brokeback Mountain | Lashawn Malone | 2005-10-22 |
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Waiting... | Serena | 2005-10-07 |
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May | Polly | 2003-04-11 |
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Lost in Translation | Kelly | 2003-09-18 |
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Scary Movie 3 | Cindy Campbell | 2003-10-24 |
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Winter Break | Justine | 2003-03-22 |
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The Hot Chick | April | 2002-12-13 |
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Scary Movie 2 | Cindy Campbell | 2001-07-04 |
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Lovers Lane | Jannelle Bay | 2000-02-05 |
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Scary Movie | Cindy Campbell | 2000-07-07 |
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Eden | Dithy | 1998-03-27 |
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Deception: A Mother’s Secret | Liz | 1991-11-24 |
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Scary Movie 7 | Julia James |
