Christina Pickles Biography:
Christina Pickles is a renowned stage-trained actress born into an English theatrical family, boasting a rich and varied career showcasing her incredible range and depth of character. With a strong foundation in theatrical arts, she trained at The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London before moving to New York, where she was a member of The APA Repertory Company and enjoyed a luminous career on and Off-Broadway.
Her notable television roles include her iconic portrayal of "Nurse Helen Rosenthal" on the NBC hit hospital drama "St. Elsewhere" and "Judy Geller," the dysfunctional mother of Monica (Courtney Cox) and Ross (David Schwimmer),on the NBC smash comedy hit "Friends." Christina earned five Emmy nominations for her historic role on "St. Elsewhere" and one for her indelible role on "Friends."
Christina's impressive film credits include "The Wedding Singer," Baz Luhrmann's "Romeo + Juliet," "Grace of My Heart," and "Legends of the Fall." As a voice-over artist, she can be heard in classic episodes of "The Family Guy" and as the spokesperson for Pavilions supermarket.
In recent years, Christina added her seventh Emmy nomination to her impressive resume for her hilarious and touching performance as "Biz" in the short-form comedy series "Break A Hip." With a talented cast, including Oscar winners Allison Janey, Octavia Spencer, and Jim Rash, Christina's character shines in a laugh-out-loud and heartwarming storyline that has captured audiences worldwide.
