Wendi McLendon-Covey

Actor, comedian and producer Wendi McLendon-Covey has been captivating audiences throughout her career. Wendi recently concluded her impressive 10-season run starring on ABC's The Goldbergs, a milestone marked by two Critic's Choice nominations. Notably, at the time of its conclusion, The Goldbergs stood as the longest-running network comedy currently on-air. Wendi is now transitioning on to her new series endeavor St. Denis Medical, a workplace comedy on NBC. Wendi recently hosted HGTV's TV special "Frozen in Design," streaming on MAX. Wendi McLendon-Covey is a veteran of over 40 films, including major studio hits like Bridesmaids, What Men Want, and Blended, as well as acclaimed indie favorites such as Hello, My Name is Doris, Blush, and Paint. She has also made a name for herself in the animation world, with recurring roles as 'Chief Patsy Stamos' in Grimsburg (FOX) and Big City Greens (Disney+). She starred in Big City Greens: The Movie Spacecation, and voiced 'Gale' in Disney Pixar's Oscar-nominated Elemental. Her additional animation work includes roles in Bob's Burgers, M.O.D.O.K., and Solar Opposites. True comedy fans will recognize Wendi from her role as 'Deputy Clementine Johnson' in the cult classic Reno 911, a mockumentary about law enforcement. Her other television work includes appearances on Modern Family, Rules of Engagement, The Office, and Netflix's Unstable. Wendi got her start at the world-famous Groundlings Theater in Los Angeles, where she excelled at both improv and sketch comedy. She is a supporter of PETA and Foster Nation. She currently resides in Long Beach with her husband of 27 years, and rescue cats.