Maggie Wheeler

Maggie Wheeler

66 · Born: Jul 17, 1959

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BornJul 17, 1959 New York City, New York, USA

Biography

Maggie Wheeler is a renowned American actress, boasting a diverse and accomplished career spanning multiple mediums.

Notably, she is widely recognized for her iconic portrayal of Janice Litman Goralnik Hosenstein, the eccentric and charismatic singing receptionist, on the beloved television sitcom Friends, which aired from 1994 to 2004.

Additionally, Wheeler made a memorable appearance as Anita Maffeo, a recurring character, on the popular sitcom Ellen, during its initial run from 1994 to 1996.

Beyond her impressive acting and voiceover work, Maggie Wheeler is also a talented singer, songwriter, and choir director. Her creative endeavors extend to workshop facilitation, where she shares her expertise with others.

In her personal life, Maggie Wheeler has been married to Daniel Borden Wheeler since October 20, 1990, and together they have two beautiful children.

Her multifaceted talents, coupled with her dedication to her craft and her family, have solidified Maggie Wheeler's position as a respected and accomplished figure in the entertainment industry.

Career

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2025
Dog Man
Dog Man as Nurse (voice)
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2021
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2019
The Addams Family
The Addams Family as Trudy Pickering (voice)
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2018
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2017
Archer
Archer as Trinette (voice)
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2015
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2014
Dwegons and Leprechauns
Dwegons and Leprechauns as Sophia-So-Dwegon / Argalite / Juno Luno
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2013
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{"id":48909,"title":"Dr. Dolittle 3","year":"2006","character":"Brown Hen \/ Fluffy Hen (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/dr-dolittle-3","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7l2944a6lt90.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7l2944a6lt90.jpg"},"released":1}
2006
Dr. Dolittle 3
Dr. Dolittle 3 as Brown Hen / Fluffy Hen (voice)
{"id":16556,"title":"Barbie of Swan Lake","year":"2003","character":"Odile (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/barbie-of-swan-lake","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/fse9fgpck9o0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/fse9fgpck9o0.jpg"},"released":1}
2003
Barbie of Swan Lake
Barbie of Swan Lake as Odile (voice)
{"id":4244,"title":"The Parent Trap","year":"1998","character":"Marva Kulp, Jr.","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/the-parent-trap","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6j6mv4qtl9k0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6j6mv4qtl9k0.jpg"},"released":1}
1998
The Parent Trap
The Parent Trap as Marva Kulp, Jr.
{"id":9685,"title":"Ellen","year":1994,"character":"Anita Warwell","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/show\/ellen","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_9685.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_9685.jpg"},"released":1}
1994
Ellen
Ellen as Anita Warwell
{"id":107,"title":"The X-Files","year":1993,"character":"Det. Sharon Lazard","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/show\/the-x-files","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3vr17bjebl9g.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3vr17bjebl9g.jpg"},"released":1}
1993
The X-Files
The X-Files as Det. Sharon Lazard
{"id":79,"title":"Seinfeld","year":1991,"character":"Cynthia","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/show\/seinfeld","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/131frpdlojrg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/131frpdlojrg.jpg"},"released":1}
1991
Seinfeld
Seinfeld as Cynthia
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1990
New Year's Day
New Year's Day as Lucy (as Maggie Jakobson)
{"id":60873,"title":"Mortal Sins","year":"1989","character":"Marie (as Maggie Jakobson)","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/mortal-sins","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_60873.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_60873.jpg"},"released":1}
1989
Mortal Sins
Mortal Sins as Marie (as Maggie Jakobson)
{"id":24261,"title":"Someone to Love","year":"1987","character":"Attendee (as Maggie Jakobson)","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/someone-to-love","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_24261.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_24261.jpg"},"released":1}
1987
Someone to Love
Someone to Love as Attendee (as Maggie Jakobson)
{"id":2801,"title":"Silverhawks","year":1986,"character":"Steelheart \/ Melodia (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/show\/silverhawks","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/57lok70vjn40.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/57lok70vjn40.jpg"},"released":1}
1986
Silverhawks
Silverhawks as Steelheart / Melodia (voice)
{"id":63372,"title":"Soup for One","year":"1982","character":"Nurse","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/soup-for-one","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_63372.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_63372.jpg"},"released":1}
1982
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2021