Wendi McLendon-Covey

Wendi McLendon-Covey

Born:October 10, 1969

Place of Birth:Bellflower, California, USA

Known For:Acting

Biography

Wendi McLendon-Covey, born on October 10, 1969, is a versatile American actress, voice artist, and comedian whose talent has shone brightly across various platforms in the entertainment industry. With a career spanning decades, she has solidified her place in the hearts of audiences worldwide with her impeccable comedic timing and memorable performances.

One of McLendon-Covey's most iconic roles was as Deputy Clementine Johnson on the beloved Reno 911! franchise. Her portrayal of the sharp-witted and no-nonsense deputy garnered her a dedicated fan base and showcased her ability to bring humor to any character she embodies.

In addition to her work on Reno 911!, McLendon-Covey captured the essence of the endearing and hilarious Beverly Goldberg on the ABC comedy series The Goldbergs. Her portrayal of the overbearing yet lovable matriarch earned her critical acclaim, including two well-deserved nominations for Critics' Choice Television Awards.

The actress made a significant impact on the big screen with her breakout performance in the 2011 comedy hit Bridesmaids. This role opened doors to a plethora of opportunities, leading to her appearances in a string of successful films such as What to Expect When You're Expecting, Blended, and the recent Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar, showcasing her versatility and range as a performer.

McLendon-Covey's voice acting talents have also left a lasting impression on audiences. From her role as Monica Rappaccini / Scientist Supreme in Marvel's M.O.D.O.K. to lending her voice to characters in Crossing Swords, Big City Greens, and American Dad!, she has proven her ability to bring animated characters to life with her distinct voice and comedic flair.

Beyond her on-screen accomplishments, McLendon-Covey continues to inspire aspiring actors with her dedication to her craft and her ability to seamlessly transition between comedic and dramatic roles. Her magnetic presence both on and off the screen has solidified her as a beloved figure in the entertainment industry, with a legacy that continues to grow with each new project she takes on.

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Filmography

Acting

Elemental

Elemental

Gale (voice)

2023

In a city where fire, water, land and air residents live together, a fiery young woman and a go-with-the-flow guy will discover something elemental: how much they have in common.
Blended

Blended

Jen

2014

Recently divorced mom Lauren and widowed dad Jim let their friends push them into a blind date, which goes disastrously wrong. Unsurprisingly, neither wants to see the other ever again. However, fate intervenes when both Jim and Lauren, unbeknownst to each other, purchase one-half of the same vacation package at a South African resort for families, during spring break. They and their children are forced to share the same romantic suite and participate in a slew of family activities together.
Bridesmaids

Bridesmaids

Rita

2011

Annie's life is a mess. But when she finds out her lifetime best friend is engaged, she simply must serve as Lillian's maid of honor. Though lovelorn and broke, Annie bluffs her way through the expensive and bizarre rituals. With one chance to get it perfect, she’ll show Lillian and her bridesmaids just how far you’ll go for someone you love.
Big City Greens the Movie: Spacecation

Big City Greens the Movie: Spacecation

Nancy Green (voice)

2024

When thrill-seeker Cricket tricks his family into taking a "road trip" in space, chaos in the cosmos quickly ensues. Despite growing frustrations between Cricket and his dad, Bill, the two must learn to appreciate each other's unique perspectives in order to prevent Big City from being destroyed by an interstellar disaster.
What Men Want

What Men Want

Olivia

2019

Magically able to hear what men are thinking, a sports agent uses her newfound ability to turn the tables on her overbearing male colleagues.
Herbie Fully Loaded

Herbie Fully Loaded

Girlfriend

2005

Maggie Peyton, the new owner of Number 53 - the free-wheelin' Volkswagen bug with a mind of its own - puts the car through its paces on the road to becoming a NASCAR competitor.
Status Update

Status Update

Ann Moore

2018

After being uprooted by his parents' separation and unable to fit into his new hometown, a teenager stumbles upon a magical app that causes his social media updates to come true.
Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween

Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween

Kathy Quinn

2018

Be careful what you wish for. With their after school junk business, best friends Sonny and Sam hope to find treasure in other people’s trash. But when cleaning out the old Stine house, they open a locked book that frees a supernatural nightmare – Slappy! Now, with the help of Sonny’s sister Sarah, they’re in a race against time to get the sinister dummy and all the creatures he’s brought to life back into the pages before he unleashes total pandemonium!
What to Expect When You're Expecting

What to Expect When You're Expecting

Kara

2012

Challenges of impending parenthood turn the lives of five couples upside down. Two celebrities are unprepared for the surprise demands of pregnancy; hormones wreak havoc on a baby-crazy author, while her husband tries not to be outdone by his father, who's expecting twins with his young trophy wife; a photographer's husband isn't sure about his wife's adoption plans; a one-time hook-up results in a surprise pregnancy for rival food-truck owners.
Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar

Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar

Mickey Revelet

2021

The story of best friends Barb and Star, who leave their small midwestern town for the first time to go on vacation in Vista Del Mar, Florida, where they soon find themselves tangled up in adventure, love, and a villain’s evil plot to kill everyone in town.
Think Like a Man Too

Think Like a Man Too

Tish

2014

All the couples are back for a wedding in Las Vegas, but plans for a romantic weekend go awry when their various misadventures get them into some compromising situations that threaten to derail the big event.
A Merry Friggin' Christmas

A Merry Friggin' Christmas

Shauna Welnke

2014

Boyd Mitchler and his family must spend Christmas with his estranged family of misfits. Upon realizing that he left all his son's gifts at home, he hits the road with his dad in an attempt to make the 8-hour round trip before sunrise.
Paint

Paint

Wendy

2023

Carl Nargle, Vermont’s #1 public television painter, is convinced he has it all: a signature perm, custom van, and fans hanging on his every stroke… until a younger, better artist steals everything (and everyone) Carl loves.
Mark Felt: The Man Who Brought Down the White House

Mark Felt: The Man Who Brought Down the White House

Carol Tschudy

2017

The story of Mark Felt, who under the name "Deep Throat" helped journalists Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein uncover the Watergate scandal in 1974.
Date and Switch

Date and Switch

Linda

2014

Two guys who make a pact to lose their virginity before prom find their friendship tested when one of them comes out of the closet.

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