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Kristin Chenoweth
Kristin Chenoweth

Kristin Chenoweth

Actress
58 years (Jul 24, 1968)Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, USA
Kristin Chenoweth is an American actress and soprano from Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, who built her reputation on Broadway before crossing into film and television. She won a Tony Award for 'You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown' and originated Glinda in the stage musical 'Wicked' (2003). On screen she earned an Emmy for 'Pushing Daisies' (2007-2009), played Maleficent in 'Descendants' (2015) and appeared in 'Glee' and 'The West Wing'. Her register blends operatic vocal training with bright, precise comic timing, making her a natural fit for musical comedy in any medium.
Kristin Chenoweth is an American actress and soprano from Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, who built her reputation on Broadway before crossing into film and television. She won a Tony Award for 'You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown' and originated Glinda in the stage musical 'Wicked' (2003). On screen she earned an Emmy for 'Pushing Daisies' (2007-2009), played Maleficent in 'Descendants' (2015) and appeared in 'Glee' and 'The West Wing'. Her register blends operatic vocal training with bright, precise comic timing, making her a natural fit for musical comedy in any medium.
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Stumble
Tammy Istiny
★ 7.1
2025Season 1
Our Little Secret
Erica
★ 6.2
2024
American Dad!
Devin (voice)
★ 7.0
2024Season 21
Wicked
Wiz-O-Mania Super Star
★ 6.9
2024
Bros
Kristin Chenoweth
★ 6.6
2022
Keeper of the Ashes: The Oklahoma Girl Scout Murders
Self · 4 episodes
★ 5.8
2022–
National Champions
Bailey Lazor
★ 6.4
2021
Wicked in Concert: A Musical Celebration of the Iconic Broadway Score
Self
★ 9.3
2021
Schmigadoon!
Mildred Layton · 12 episodes
★ 6.9
2021–
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Kristin Chenoweth and where are they from?
Kristin Chenoweth is 58 years old, born on July 24, 1968 in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Kristin Chenoweth?
Kristin Chenoweth is best known for roles in Rio 2, Wicked, Roald Dahl's The Witches.
How many movies has Kristin Chenoweth been in?
Over a 27-year career (since 1999), Kristin Chenoweth has appeared in 41 movies and 21 TV shows.
What was Kristin Chenoweth's first movie?
The career of Kristin Chenoweth began with Annie (1999).
What is Kristin Chenoweth's most recent movie or series?
Kristin Chenoweth's most recent release is CMA Presents I Will Always Love You: A Celebration of Dolly Parton, which premiered on October 21, 2026.
What TV shows has Kristin Chenoweth appeared in?
On television, Kristin Chenoweth has appeared in BoJack Horseman, American Dad!, American Gods, Glee.
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Kristin Chenoweth
Kristin Chenoweth
1968-07-24 · Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, USA

Kristin Dawn Chenoweth (born Kristi Dawn Chenoweth; July 24, 1968) is an American actress and singer, with credits in musical theatre, film, and television. In 1999, she won a Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for her performance as Sally Brown in You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown on Broadway. In 2003, Chenoweth received a second Tony Award nomination for originating the role of Glinda in the musical Wicked. Her television roles include Annabeth Schott in NBC's The West Wing and Olive Snook on the ABC comedy drama Pushing Daisies, for which she won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series in 2009. She also starred in the ABC TV series GCB in 2012, played Lavinia in Trial & Error in 2018 and was the antagonist, Mildred Layton, in the Apple TV+ musical comedy Schmigadoon! (2021).

Chenoweth sang gospel music as a child in Oklahoma and studied opera before deciding to pursue a career in musical theatre. In 1997, she made her Broadway debut in Steel Pier, winning a Theatre World Award, before appearing in You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown and Wicked. Her other Broadway roles were in The Apple Tree in 2006, Promises, Promises in 2010 and On the Twentieth Century in 2015, for which she received another Tony Award nomination. She has also appeared in five City Center Encores!, Off-Broadway and regional theatre productions.

Chenoweth had her own sitcom, Kristin, in 2001, and has guest-starred on many shows, including Sesame Street and Glee, for which she was nominated for Emmy Awards in 2010 and 2011. In films, she has played mostly character roles, such as in Bewitched (2005), The Pink Panther (2006) and RV (2006). She has played roles in made-for-TV movies, such as Descendants (2015); done voice work in animated films such as Rio 2 (2014) and The Peanuts Movie (2015) along with the animated TV series Sit Down, Shut Up and BoJack Horseman; hosted several award shows; and released several albums of songs, including A Lovely Way to Spend Christmas (2008), Some Lessons Learned (2011), Coming Home (2014), The Art of Elegance (2016) and For the Girls (2019). Chenoweth also wrote a 2009 memoir, A Little Bit Wicked.

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