Cheryl Ruth Hines was born on September 21, 1965 in Miami Beach, Florida, to Rosemary (Graham) and James Hines, and grew up in Tallahassee, Florida. She went to West Virginia University, Florida State University and graduated from the University of Central Florida. She studied theater and television production, but it was not until she moved to Los Angeles and studied at the Groundlings Theater that she felt she had really learned anything about comedy. Her first teacher there was Lisa Kudrow. She learned to improvise and write comedy sketches. This experience helped her prepare for the role of Larry David’s wife on HBO’s Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000). The dialogue on the situation comedy is improvised, so she feels right at home. She still performs at the Groundlings Theater when she has a chance.
Cheryl Hines
Movies
Risk
Reuben Feffer thinks he’s found the love of his life but on his honeymoon he discovers her cheating on him with a scuba instructor. Reuben travels back home to get his life on track. On a night out with best pal, Sandy Lyle, Reuben discovers an old school friend, Polly…
Fun Facts
Member of The Groundlings, an improvisational ensemble.
Studied theater, radio and television at Florida State University.
Received her Bachelor's degree in Communication with a minor in Theatre Performance from the University of Central Florida.
Acted as the "victim"" in the Psycho Soundstage Attraction (now the Shrek 4-D Soundstage) at Universal Studios Orlando while attending the University of Central Florida.
Former personal assistant to Rob Reiner.
Daughter of James Hines and Rosemary Hines.
Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6621 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood
Quotes
It makes me happy to work. And it makes me a better mother to be a happy person. [Woman's World issue, November 30, 2004]