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‘Friends’ Star Says Modern Shows Are ‘Afraid’ to Make Audiences ‘Uncomfortable’
The evolution of television comedy is drawing criticism from one of the genre’s most recognizable stars, who says today’s sitcoms are pulling their punches. According to Fox News , in a recent conversation, Lisa Kudrow…
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About Lisa Kudrow
Lisa Valerie Kudrow is an American actress and writer. She is best known for her roles as Phoebe Buffay in the television sitcom Friends (1994–2004) and Valerie Cherish in the HBO mockumentary series The Comeback (2005–2026). Her accolades include two Actor Awards and a Primetime Emmy Award.
Everything about Lisa Kudrow →- Occupation
- television actor, film actor, actor, voice actor
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- July 30, 1963