Kristin Chenoweth is a renowned American stage, screen, and television actress, with a career spanning numerous musicals, plays, television shows, and films. Born in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, she was adopted by Jerry and Junie Chenoweth soon after her birth. Chenoweth is open about her adoption and has supported various adoption causes and organizations.
She graduated from Broken Arrow High School and went on to study Musical Theater at Oklahoma City University, where she flourished under the guidance of Florence Birdwell. Chenoweth later received her Master's Degree in Opera Performance at OCU.
As an avid fan of Oklahoma, Chenoweth was inducted into the 2010 State Hall of Fame. She has received numerous accolades for her performances, including the Tony Award for her role as "Sally" in "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" in 1999 and a Tony Award Nomination for her role as "Glinda" in the 2003 musical "Wicked".
Chenoweth has also had notable roles in television, including "Olive Snook" on Pushing Daisies, which earned her an Emmy Award in 2009 for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. She has also appeared on The West Wing, Ugly Betty, and Glee, earning a third Emmy nomination for her role as "April Rhodes".
In addition to her television work, Chenoweth has starred in films such as Four Christmases, Deck the Halls, Running with Scissors, and You Again. She has also had roles in the films Into Temptation and You Again.
Chenoweth is known for her versatility as an actress, with a range of roles in stage, screen, and television. She is bi-coastal, spending time in both New York and Los Angeles.
