Maya Rudolph

Biography

Born 07/27/1972

Musical comedienne Maya Rudolph spent half a dozen seasons with "Saturday Night Live" (NBC, 1975- ), where she established herself as one of the most memorable female performers in the show’s history for her wildly versatile characters and commanding vocal chops. She went on to enjoy success with...
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Highlights

  • In 2009, Co-starred with John Krasinski in the Sam Mendes directed, "Away We Go"
  • In 2008, Had a recurring role as Athena Scooberman in NBC's "Kath & Kim"
  • In 2007, Voiced Rapunzel in the animated film, "Shrek the Third"

Family & Companions

  • Paul Thomas Anderson: Companion (Have been in a relationship since 2001)
  • Richard Rudolph: father (Co-wrote many of Riperton's songs including her 1974 hit "Loving You"; worked with daughter as music supervisors for "Duets" (2000))
  • Minnie Ripperton: mother (Best known for her five-octave range and her 1975 hit, "Lovin' You," which was created for Maya when she was a baby; died of breast cancer on July 12, 1979 when Maya was six)

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