8th Annual Critic's Choice Awards

RECENT CREDITS
I Hate Valentine's Day (FILM)  Jul. 3, 2009
My Life in Ruins (FILM)  Jun. 5, 2009
Greece: Secrets of the Past (FILM)  Feb. 17, 2006
On Air with Ryan Seacrest (TV)  Apr. 23, 2004
Jimmy Kimmel Live (TV)  Apr. 22, 2004
View all Nia Vardalos Credits


HIGHLIGHTS
Was a box-office worker for Toronto's Second City comedy troupe. When a performer didn't show up, she filled in at the last minute, and earned herself a spot in the troupe.
Originally wrote My Big Fat Greek Wedding as one-woman play. Actress Rita Wilson, a fellow Greek, saw the play and recommended it to husband Tom Hanks, who helped turn it into a film.
Wrote first draft of the screenplay for My Big Fat Greek Wedding in just two weeks.
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All Credits

Film Name / TV Show Name (Episode Name)
Role
Category

I Hate Valentine's Day  2009 -Genevieve Gernier
Director, Actor, Screenwriter
Film


Connie and Carla  2004 -Connie
Actor, Executive Producer, Screenwriter
Film


My Big Fat Greek Wedding  2002 -Toula
Actor, Screenwriter, Play Author
Film


Boy Meets World   -Mrs. Gallagher
Actor
TV


Drew Carey Show   -Grace
Actor
TV
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It's like, You Know...   -Mindy
Actor
TV


My Big Fat Greek Life  2003 -Nia Portokalos
Actor
TV
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My Boys   -Jo
Actor
TV


Saturday Night Live  
Host
TV
Expand


Team Knight Rider   -Domino
Voice
TV


Two Guys and a Girl   -Evelyn
Actor
TV


Greece: Secrets of the Past  2006 -Narrator
Voice
Film


Meet Prince Charming   -Jennifer
Actor
Film


My Life in Ruins  2009 -Georgia
Actor
Film




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Highlights

Was a box-office worker for Toronto's Second City comedy troupe. When a performer didn't show up, she filled in at the last minute, and earned herself a spot in the troupe.
Originally wrote My Big Fat Greek Wedding as one-woman play. Actress Rita Wilson, a fellow Greek, saw the play and recommended it to husband Tom Hanks, who helped turn it into a film.
Wrote first draft of the screenplay for My Big Fat Greek Wedding in just two weeks.


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Released: Jul. 3, 2009

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Released: Apr. 16, 2004

Steven Eckholdt
My Big Fat Greek Life
Aired: Apr. 13, 2003

Petra Wildgoose
My Big Fat Greek Wedding
Released: Apr. 19, 2002


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