---
name: "Anna Faris"
canonical: "https://film.one/person/anna-faris"
fi1m_id: "anna-faris"
imdb_id: "nm0267506"
tmdb_id: 1772
wikidata_id: "Q4491"
roles: ["Actor"]
born: "29 November 1976"
reviewed_on_fi1m: 12
average_fi1m_score: 54
average_as: "actor"
average_over: 12
updated: "2026-10-22T02:52:34.469894+00:00"
licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL."
---

# Anna Faris

## Identity

Anna Faris

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/anna-faris
- **Type:** Person
- **Fi1m ID:** anna-faris
- **IMDb ID:** nm0267506
- **TMDB ID:** 1772
- **Wikidata ID:** Q4491
- **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anna_Faris, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4491, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0267506/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/1772

Actor. Born 29 November 1976 in Baltimore, Maryland, USA.

## Details

- **Work:** Actor
- **Born:** 29 November 1976, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
- **Active:** 2000–present
- **Also known as:** Anna Kay Faris
- **Frequently works with:** [Regina Hall](https://film.one/person/regina-hall.md), [David Cross](https://film.one/person/david-cross.md), [Glenn Berger](https://film.one/person/glenn-berger.md), [Janice Karman](https://film.one/person/janice-karman.md), [Jason Lee](https://film.one/person/jason-lee.md), [Jonathan Aibel](https://film.one/person/jonathan-aibel.md), [Justin Long](https://film.one/person/justin-long.md), [Keenen Ivory Wayans](https://film.one/person/keenen-ivory-wayans.md)
- **Average Fi1m score:** 54, as actor, over 12 titles
- **Fi1m score by decade:** 2000s 67 (7), 2010s 29 (3), 2020s 50 (2)
- **Fi1m against the critics:** 54 to 54 across 12 titles
- **Score spread:** 2 at 80+, 4 at 60–79, 6 under 60
- **Lead roles:** 3 of 10 acting credits billed first or second
- **Genres:** Comedy 10, Animation 4, Drama 4, Family 4, Fantasy 2, Music 2
- **Screen time:** 18 hours of reviewed films
- **Box office:** $2,133m across 11 films with figures
- **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anna_Faris, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4491, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0267506/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/1772

## Streaming the US now

- **Apple TV:** [*Scary Movie*](https://film.one/film/scary-movie-2000.md) (63), [*Scary Movie 3*](https://film.one/film/scary-movie-3.md) (52)
- **Disney+:** [*Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel*](https://film.one/film/alvin-and-the-chipmunks-the-squeakquel.md) (36), [*Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked*](https://film.one/film/alvin-and-the-chipmunks-chipwrecked.md) (35)
- **Amazon Prime Video:** [*The Emoji Movie*](https://film.one/film/the-emoji-movie.md) (27), [*Movie 43*](https://film.one/film/movie-43.md) (24)

For United States; add `?region=XX` for another country.

## Fi1m on Anna Faris

> Anna Faris makes foolish characters worth caring about by taking their troubles seriously. We rate her physical comedy and lack of cynicism; too often, as in *Spa Weekend*, she supplies the warmth while the script forgets the jokes.

In *Spa Weekend* (2026), Anna Faris and Leslie Mann help make the group pleasant company even when the jokes are poor. We enjoyed their easy rapport, then grew frustrated by the tired wellness jokes. As Sophie, Faris gives the ensemble some warmth, but she cannot make its unconvincing sentiment feel earned. It is a poor film, and her presence makes the shortage of good material more noticeable rather than giving us a reason to forgive it.

What we value in Faris is her willingness to let a character be foolish without treating her as worthless. She uses her face and her body for broad laughs while playing the character's confusion sincerely. Her breakthrough film role as Cindy Campbell in 2000 established that comic presence. *The House Bunny* (2008), with Faris as Shelley Darlington, gives a useful further example of her ability to make an absurd character appealing. There is skill in keeping that affection alive without softening the physical comedy.

The smaller dramatic parts matter too: Kelly in *Lost in Translation* (2003) and Lashawn Malone in *Brokeback Mountain* (2005) show that her likeability need not depend on slapstick. They did not become a sustained run of dramatic leads. Television supplied a longer stretch as Christy Plunkett in *Mom* (2013), opposite Allison Janney, giving her a continuing character rather than another film role. Her frequent casting in broad studio comedy can make those quieter contributions easy to overlook, particularly when the weaker scripts keep asking her to compensate for them.

But *Spa Weekend* also shows why a defence of Faris should not become an excuse for everything she appears in. Michelle Buteau's Coco has the more developed character, while Isla Fisher gives Mel an unruliness the film needs. Faris and Mann are agreeable together, yet the writing offers too little for their company alone to justify an evening. We would start with *The House Bunny* for her ability to make a ridiculous character matter, rather than assume a familiar ensemble will be enough.

## Biography

Anna Faris is an American actress and comedian, also credited as Anna Kay Faris. Born on 29 November 1976 in Baltimore, Maryland, she holds a BA in English literature from the University of Washington.

She is best known for portraying Cindy Campbell in the *Scary Movie* film series (2000 onwards). Her other film roles include Kelly in *Lost in Translation* (2003), Lashawn Malone in *Brokeback Mountain* (2005), and Sophie in *Spa Weekend* (2026). On television she played Erica in the final season of *Friends* (2004) and the co-lead Christy Plunkett in the sitcom *Mom* (2013–2020). Faris hosted the podcast *Unqualified* (2015–2023) and wrote a 2017 memoir of the same name.

*Sources: en.wikipedia.org, imdb.com.*

## On Fi1m (12)

- *Primetime* (2026), Fi1m 61, as Mary Hansen — [page](https://film.one/film/primetime.md)
- *Spa Weekend* (2026), Fi1m 40, as Sophie — [page](https://film.one/film/spa-weekend.md)
- *The Emoji Movie* (2017), Fi1m 27, as Jailbreak (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/the-emoji-movie.md)
- *Movie 43* (2013), Fi1m 24, as Vanessa (segment "The Proposition") — [page](https://film.one/film/movie-43.md)
- *Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked* (2011), Fi1m 35, as Jeanette (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/alvin-and-the-chipmunks-chipwrecked.md)
- *Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel* (2009), Fi1m 36, as Jeanette (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/alvin-and-the-chipmunks-the-squeakquel.md)
- *Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs* (2009), Fi1m 75, as Sam Sparks (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/cloudy-with-a-chance-of-meatballs.md)
- *Brokeback Mountain* (2005), Fi1m 92, as Lashawn Malone — [page](https://film.one/film/brokeback-mountain.md)
- *Entourage* (2004), Fi1m 63, as Anna Faris — [page](https://film.one/tv/entourage.md)
- *Lost in Translation* (2003), Fi1m 86, as Kelly — [page](https://film.one/film/lost-in-translation.md)
- *Scary Movie 3* (2003), Fi1m 52, as Cindy — [page](https://film.one/film/scary-movie-3.md)
- *Scary Movie* (2000), Fi1m 63, as Cindy — [page](https://film.one/film/scary-movie-2000.md)

## Complete filmography (55)

Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page.

- *Primetime* (2026), as Mary Hansen — Fi1m 61, [page](https://film.one/film/primetime.md)
- *Spa Weekend* (2026), as Sophie — Fi1m 40, [page](https://film.one/film/spa-weekend.md)
- *I, Object* (2026), as Abigail
- *Scary Movie* (2026), as Cindy
- *It's Florida, Man.* (2024), series, as Whitney
- *My Spy The Eternal City* (2024), as Nancy
- *Krapopolis* (2023), series, as Nanini (voice)
- *The Estate* (2022), as Savanna
- *Overboard* (2018), as Kate Sullivan
- *The Emoji Movie* (2017), as Jailbreak (voice) — Fi1m 27, [page](https://film.one/film/the-emoji-movie.md)
- *Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip* (2015), as Jeanette (voice)
- *Alvinnn!!! and The Chipmunks* (2015), series, as Jeanette Miller	(Voice)
- *22 Jump Street* (2014), as Anna (uncredited)
- *Steve's First Bath* (2014), as Sam Sparks (voice)
- *Super Manny* (2013), as Sam Sparks (voice)
- *Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2* (2013), as Sam Sparks (voice)
- *Mom* (2013), series, as Christy Plunkett
- *I Give It a Year* (2013), as Chloe
- *Movie 43* (2013), as Vanessa (segment "The Proposition") — Fi1m 24, [page](https://film.one/film/movie-43.md)
- *The Dictator* (2012), as Zoey
- *Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked* (2011), as Jeanette (voice) — Fi1m 35, [page](https://film.one/film/alvin-and-the-chipmunks-chipwrecked.md)
- *What's Your Number?* (2011), as Ally Darling · Executive Producer
- *Take Me Home Tonight* (2011), as Wendy Franklin
- *Yogi Bear* (2010), as Rachel
- *Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel* (2009), as Jeanette (voice) — Fi1m 36, [page](https://film.one/film/alvin-and-the-chipmunks-the-squeakquel.md)
- *Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs* (2009), as Sam Sparks (voice) — Fi1m 75, [page](https://film.one/film/cloudy-with-a-chance-of-meatballs.md)
- *Frequently Asked Questions About Time Travel* (2009), as Cassie
- *Observe and Report* (2009), as Brandi
- *The Spleenectomy* (2008), as Danielle / Dr. Fields
- *The House Bunny* (2008), as Shelley · Executive Producer
- *Mama's Boy* (2007), as Nora Flannigan
- *Smiley Face* (2007), as Jane F.
- *Phineas and Ferb* (2007), series, as Samantha Sweetwater (voice) — Fi1m 80, [page](https://film.one/tv/phineas-and-ferb.md)
- *Guilty Hearts* (2007), as Jane Conelly
- *My Super Ex-Girlfriend* (2006), as Hannah
- *Scary Movie 4* (2006), as Cindy
- *Just Friends* (2005), as Samantha James
- *Brokeback Mountain* (2005), as Lashawn Malone — Fi1m 92, [page](https://film.one/film/brokeback-mountain.md)
- *Waiting...* (2005), as Serena
- *Southern Belles* (2005), as Belle Scott
- *Entourage* (2004), series, as Anna Faris — Fi1m 63, [page](https://film.one/tv/entourage.md)
- *Scary Movie 3* (2003), as Cindy — Fi1m 52, [page](https://film.one/film/scary-movie-3.md)
- *Lost in Translation* (2003), as Kelly — Fi1m 86, [page](https://film.one/film/lost-in-translation.md)
- *May* (2003), as Polly
- *Winter Break* (2003), as Justine
- *The Hot Chick* (2002), as April
- *Scary Movie 2* (2001), as Cindy
- *Scary Movie* (2000), as Cindy — Fi1m 63, [page](https://film.one/film/scary-movie-2000.md)
- *Lovers Lane* (2000), as Jannelle Bay
- *Eden* (1998), as Dithy
- *King of the Hill* (1997), series, as Lisa (voice), Stoned Hippie Chick / Teen Girl Hippie (voice) — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/tv/king-of-the-hill-1997.md)
- *Friends* (1994), series, as Erica — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/tv/friends.md)
- *Deception: A Mother’s Secret* (1991), as Liz
- *The Simpsons* (1989), series, as Ashley (Female Hacker) (voice) — Fi1m 88, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-simpsons.md)
- *LeapFrog*, as Aura

## Gallery

- ![Anna Faris](https://film.one/media/person/92625/gallery-6ba9e8ff0ab0.jpg) Anna Faris — Neon Tommy, Xizi (Cecilia) Hua (original version)
Drafnir (rotated and cropped version), CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/0e/Feed_America%2C_Cloudy_with_a_Chance_of_Meatballs_2%2C_Anna_Faris_%28cropped%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS 2 Interview: Benjamin Bratt and Anna Faris by Dulce Osuna (2013)](https://film.one/media/person/92625/gallery-71dd28127c81.jpg) CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS 2 Interview: Benjamin Bratt and Anna Faris by Dulce Osuna (2013) — Dulce Osuna, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c7/Anna_Faris%2C_Benjamin_Bratt_on_Dulce_Osuna.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![Star of Scary Movie, Brokeback Mountain, Yogi Bear, The Emoji Movie, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, Waiting, Just Friends, and the Unqualified Podast! NYC O (2017)](https://film.one/media/person/92625/gallery-9d5da4ca65f1.jpg) Star of Scary Movie, Brokeback Mountain, Yogi Bear, The Emoji Movie, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, Waiting, Just Friends, and the Unqualified Podast! NYC O (2017) — Greg2600, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/de/Anna_Faris_%2826829164219%29.jpg/1280px-Anna_Faris_%2826829164219%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Star of Scary Movie, Brokeback Mountain, Yogi Bear, The Emoji Movie, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, Waiting, Just Friends, and the Unqualified Podast! NYC O (2017)](https://film.one/media/person/92625/gallery-3b1f9c4b0b48.jpg) Star of Scary Movie, Brokeback Mountain, Yogi Bear, The Emoji Movie, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, Waiting, Just Friends, and the Unqualified Podast! NYC O (2017) — Greg2600, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/19/Anna_Faris_%2826829164219%29_%28cropped%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![Anna Faris](https://film.one/media/person/92625/gallery-45029fe9ab05.jpg) Anna Faris — Image via TMDB
- ![Anna Faris](https://film.one/media/person/92625/gallery-7bd3acdd8a68.jpg) Anna Faris — Image via TMDB
- ![Anna Faris](https://film.one/media/person/92625/gallery-2227225aa9da.jpg) Anna Faris — Image via TMDB
- ![Actress Anna Faris at the Premiere of Guardians of the Galaxy at the El Capitan Theater in Hollywood on July 21, 2014](https://film.one/media/person/92625/gallery-342b2c27b1b5.jpg) Actress Anna Faris at the Premiere of Guardians of the Galaxy at the El Capitan Theater in Hollywood on July 21, 2014 — Mingle Media TV, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f8/Anna_Faris_-_Guardians_of_the_Galaxy_premiere_-_July_2014.jpg/1280px-Anna_Faris_-_Guardians_of_the_Galaxy_premiere_-_July_2014.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Actress Anna Faris at the Premiere of Guardians of the Galaxy at the El Capitan Theater in Hollywood on July 21, 2014](https://film.one/media/person/92625/gallery-d2d17c89ccf6.jpg) Actress Anna Faris at the Premiere of Guardians of the Galaxy at the El Capitan Theater in Hollywood on July 21, 2014 — Mingle Media TV, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/6b/Anna_Faris_-_Guardians_of_the_Galaxy_premiere_-_July_2014_%28cropped%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![Anna Faris](https://film.one/media/person/92625/gallery-88e068668b71.jpg) Anna Faris — Image via TMDB
- ![Anna Faris](https://film.one/media/person/92625/gallery-1ce8de6e7b4a.jpg) Anna Faris — Image via TMDB
- ![Anna Faris](https://film.one/media/person/92625/gallery-6370b93dbfee.jpg) Anna Faris — Image via TMDB

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