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Famous as :
ActressBirth Name :
Kristi Dawn ChenowethBirth Date :
July 24, 1968Birth Place :
Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, USAClaim to fame :
As Sally Brown in the Broadway revival of "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" (1999)
'30 Rock' and 'Mad Men' Snag Best Series at 61st Emmys
September 21, 2009 10:09:20"30 Rock" and "Mad Men" managed to grab the coveted awards at the 61st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards. The former was hailed as the Best Comedy Series while the latter was the winner of Best Drama Series. This would be "Mad Men" second time in a row to win the category while for "30 Rock" it's their third year holding the title.
The cast ensemble for both shows took the stage to receive the trophy. "30 Rock" creator Tina Fey thanked NBC for keep airing the show although it is much more expensive than a talk show. Creator of "Mad Men" Matthew Weiner meanwhile said, "We worked very hard to not have it stink the second year. It is an amazing time to work in TV and I know that everything is changing but I'm not afraid of it because I feel like all these different media, it's just more choice and more entertainment and it's better for the viewers in the end, and I'm glad to be a part of it."
Early Winners of 61st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards
September 21, 2009 10:09:19Kristin Chenoweth and Jon Cryer were among the early winners at 61st Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, September 20. Chenoweth won the Best Supporting Actress in Comedy for her role on the now-canceled "Pushing Daisies" while Cryer snagged the Best Supporting Actor part.
Cryer, the depicter of Alan on "Two and a Half Men" beat Neil Patrick Harris who was hosting the show. In finding out that his role as Barney on "How I Met Your Mother" did not win, Harris cracked the joke, "It's not awkward. I won't let it get awkward."
Kristin Chenoweth Coming to 'American Idol' and 'Glee'
August 28, 2009 02:08:02After her show "Pushing Daisies" met a dead end this summer, Kristin Chenoweth is filling her agenda with a guest appearance and a recurring role. She has just been hired to be one of the celebrities who will be guest judging on "American Idol" and also has just been confirmed to make a cameo on FOX's new show "Glee".
In "Idol", she will sit in the judging panel for the Orlando auditions later this week. Chenoweth is involved in the music world, being cast in several musical Broadway plays. She won a Tony award for portraying Sally Brown in "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown."
Kristin Chenoweth Joins the Madness in 'Legally Mad'
December 20, 2008 11:12:58The chance for "Pushing Daisies" to get a revival is getting slimmer as its star, Kristin Chenoweth, has been hired for a new TV series created by David E. Kelley. The man who is also known as the creator of "Ally McBeal", is gearing up NBC's new project, "Legally Mad", by casting Chenoweth as one of the characters.
"I've wanted to work with her for a long time and can't wait to reveal her as someone who's completely mad," Kelley said. Chenoweth will take the role as Skippy Pylon, an apparently cheerful and brilliant attorney who still has psychotic sides in her. She is often mistaken as a teenager, but enjoys the compliment.
Christmas Comes Early in the L.A. Premiere of 'Four Christmases'
November 21, 2008 03:11:12Less than a week away from the theatrical debut of "Four Christmases", New Line Cinema held a premiere event for the romantic comedy in Los Angeles on Thursday, November 20, night. Bringing
in a holiday season atmosphere to the event, the studio erected a few set of decorated Christmas trees along the red carpet in front of Grauman's Chinese Theater.
The special evening gala saw the attendance of leading lady Reese Witherspoon, but Witherspoon's co-star, Vince Vaughn was not spotted on the red carpet. Joining Witherspoon though were co-stars Robert Duvall, Jon Favreau, Katy Mixon, Kristin Chenoweth, Mary Steenburgen and Sissy Spacek.
New Presenters Added to 60th Primetime Emmy Awards
September 05, 2008 04:09:52Another batch of presenters are announced in anticipation of the upcoming Primetime Emmy Awards. Among the new names lined-up for the TV appreciation event are "My Own Worst Enemy" star Christian Slater, TV host Conan O'Brien, and Kate Walsh of "Private Practice".
On top of all the names mentioned, there will also be paired appearances by comedians Kathy Griffin and Don Rickles as well as TV stars Neil Patrick Harris and Kristin Chenoweth. The latter couple had been tapped to announce the nominees of the awards back in July.
Kristin Chenoweth Plans 'For Gays' Debut Album
August 20, 2008 09:08:11Broadway star Kristin Chenoweth has just revealed that she wants to, some day, record an album to honor the homosexuals. She says that the song list of the not-yet titled album will include singles, such as "The Man That Got Away" and "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy." In addition, as a salute to gay marriage, she notes that she will record "Going to the Chapel", and her favorite tune "Papa, Can You Hear Me?" which is taken from 1983 Barbra Streisand's movie "Yentl".
Following her statement, some claim that her idea is pretty much directed by her, being chosen as one of honorees by a scholarship-granting organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and trans gender students, Point Foundation. She is appreciated by the foundation for her work in the entertainment industry and her advocacy for a gay community, the LGBT community. The award will be given at a benefit party called as Courage Awards on Saturday, September 13 at the Jim Henson Studios in Los Angeles. "Awards are one thing and they're wonderful to get," Kristin says. "But this kind of thing just makes me feel so honored to be recognized by people who empower kids, who encourage them to just excel and not be held back by what society thinks."
Neil Patrick Harris and Kristin Chenoweth to Announce Primetime Emmy Noms
June 20, 2008 09:06:15It's not until September later this year that the 60th annual Primetime Emmy Awards will be held, but an announcement has been made that Neil Patrick Harris and actress Kristin Chenoweth have been tapped to unveil the awards nominees. Both stars thus will be on hand announcing the nominees for the awards festive, along with John Shaffner, the chairman and CEO of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.
The announcement is scheduled to take place on Thursday, July 17 at 5:40 A.M. PDT at the TV Academy in North Hollywood, Calif. The actual awards ceremony itself is set to take place on September 21 and will be broadcast on ABC.
Stars Greet the "Space Chimps"
June 14, 2007 11:06:59
Finally make their way to assemble the cast lineup, filmmakers of "Space Chimps" have obtained agreement from the likes of Jeff Daniels, Andy Samberg, Cheryl Hines, Kenan Thompson, Stanley Tucci, Kristin Chenoweth, and Patrick Warburton to gather together in the list, Variety has learned.
A joint production of Vanguard Animation and Starz Media, the animated comedy revolves around two NASA chimps sent on a space mission which finds themselves on a strange, uncharted planet, where they embark on a fantastical journey to save its inhabitants from a tyrannical leader.
Celebrities Stripped Down for Women's Fashion Magazine Allure
April 25, 2007 10:04:28
Hollywood's female celebrities, including Carla Gugino, Vanessa Williams, Cassie, Marley Shelton, and Kristin Chenoweth, are all teaming up for the special issue of women's magazine Allure.
The stars bared all for a sexy new photo-spread in the so-called "What Lies Beneath," appears in the magazine's May issue.
Carrie Underwood Is Joining State Literacy Campaign
October 03, 2006 11:10:04
"American Idol" winner and country music singing star Carrie Underwood is joining the Oklahoma Library Association's "Read Y'all" literacy campaign.
"I think Carrie Underwood just represents Oklahoma in such a positive manner," said Buffy Edwards, poster coordinator for the campaign. "She's grounded in her upbringing. She's proud of her state. She appeals to a very wide age range. I think America fell in love with Carrie Underwood on 'American Idol,' and we're very lucky she's from our state."
"Deck the Halls" Cast
May 09, 2006 11:05:52
Kristin Chenoweth is joining Danny DeVito and Matthew Broderick to star in the upcoming comedy flick, "Deck the Halls".
The John Whitesell direction will start shooting May 29 in Vancouver and is slated for a November 22nd release date.
