Occupation: Actress
Date of Birth: February 11, 1969
Place of Birth: Sherman Oaks, Calif., USA
Sign: Sun in Aquarius, Moon in Sagittarius
Relations: Father: John Aniston (actor); godfather: Telly Savalas (actor); husband: Brad Pitt
Education: High School for the Performing Arts

Jennifer Aniston is a versatile actress who was exposed to acting at an early age by her father, John Aniston, who stars on NBC's daytime drama "Days of our Lives," and her godfather, the late Telly Savalas. Aniston, who is of Greek descent, spent a year of her childhood living in Greece with her family, but she relocated to New York when her father landed a role on the daytime drama "Love of Life." She had her first taste of acting at age 11 when she joined the Rudolf Steiner School's drama club.  

She began her professional training as a drama student at New York's High School of the Performing Arts. After her graduation in 1987, she won roles in such off-Broadway productions as "For Dear Life" at New York's Public Theater and "Dancing on Checker's Grave."

In 1989 she landed her first television role, as a series regular on "Molloy." Her other TV credits include regular roles on "The Edge" and "Ferris Bueller," a recurring part on "Herman's Head" and guest-starring roles on such series as "Quantum Leap," "Burke's Law" and "Partners." She starred in such films as: "The Object of My Affection", "Rockstar" (opposite Mark Wahlberg), "Picture Perfect" and "Office Space".

Facts about Jennifer Aniston:

(2000) Married boyfriend of 2 1/2 years Brad Pitt Saturday, July 29th in Malibu, California.

Before landing the role of Rachel Green, Jennifer auditoned for the role of Monica, on the sitcom "Friends" (1994).

(1999) While hosting Saturday Night Live, she did a skit satirizing boyfriend Brad Pitt's stalker aspiring actress 'Athena Marie Rolando'. Brad Pitt was promoting Fight Club (1999) at the time.

Original family name Anastassakis; changed when her family moved to the US from Greece.

Raised in Greece and New York City.

The late Telly Savalas was her godfather.

She and her husband Brad Pitt purchased a 14,000 square foot house in Beverly Hills, California.

Listed in "People Weekly"s "Most Intriguing People" list. (December 25, 1995 issue)

(1999) Chosen as one of People Magazine's Most Beautiful People in the World.

Became estranged from her mother, who made unflattering statements about Jennifer in a tabloid. As a result, Jennifer refused to invite her to her wedding.

(7 August 2000) Sued "Celebrity Skin" magazine for publishing photos taken of her while sunbathing topless in her own backyard.

When she was 11, a painting she'd done was displayed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

(25 October 2000) Officially changed her name to Jennifer Pitt. She will still be using her maiden name (Aniston) for TV/Movie credits.

Attended Fiorello La Guardia School of Music, Art & Performing Arts, New York City. Also known as the 'Fame' School.

Named one of E!'s "top 20 entertainers of 2001".

(15 January 2002) suffered minor injuries in an L.A. car wreck

(2002) Offers to be her "Friends" co-star Matthew Perry's personal trainer in a bid to help him loose weight.

Was named one of the 50 Most Beautiful People by People Magazine in 2002.

(11 January 2002) Aniston and husband Brad Pitt reached a settlement with Damiani International Jewelers. The pair claimed the company agreed to never reproduce their wedding rings, but it manufactured and sold "Brad and Jennifer" rings in 18 karat white or yellow gold for about $1,000 apiece. Under the settlement, Pitt will design jewelry for Damiani that Aniston will model in ads, and Damiani will stop selling the "Brad and Jennifer" copies.

 

Personal quotes:

"When somebody follows you 20 blocks to the pharmacy, where they watch you buy toilet paper, you know your life has changed."

"It's impossible to satisfy everyone, and I suggest we all stop trying."

"I've gone for each type: the rough guy; the nerdy, sweet, lovable guy; and the slick guy. I don't really have a type. Men in general are a good thing."
- Jennifer Aniston

"That she's the worst driver in the history of drivers. If I know she's going somewhere, I stay home."
- Matthew Perry, when asked what time has taught him about Jennifer Aniston

"The best smell in the world is that man that you love.'" 
- Jennifer Aniston. US Magazine. Issue 249.

"I was told to avoid the business all together because of the rejection. People would say to me, 'Don't you want to have a normal job and a normal family?' I guess tha twould be good advice for some people, but I wanted to act."
- Jennifer Aniston