Cheryl Hines

Actress Cheryl Hines found television stardom while playing the role of "Cheryl David" on HBO's hit comedy "Curb Your Enthusiasm." Hines more than held her own with co-star Larry David, proving right away that she had a sharp and unique talent for comedy. She earned a Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actress and two Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series.

Cheryl began her acting career by doing improv at the Groundlings Theater, where one of her first teachers was Lisa Kudrow. She also learned to write comedy sketches, which served her well when working on "Curb Your Enthusiasm," where the plot outlines are generally and loosely drawn, and the actors improvise to create the dialogue. She has also broadened her experience in television to include producing and voiceover. Hines was the executive producer on the critically acclaimed improvised comedy series "Campus Ladies" for the Oxygen Channel and the Starz Network's first original comedy series "Hollywood Residential." Additionally, she made her directorial debut at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2009 with "Serious Moonlight," starring Meg Ryan.

In addition to her roles on "Curb Your Enthusiasm," Hines has appeared in numerous films including "The Grand," "Waitress," "RV," "Keeping up with the Steins," "Herbie: Fully Loaded," "Bart Got A Room" (opposite William H. Macy), and "The Ugly Truth," with Katherine Heigl and Gerard Butler. She also starred in movies such as "A Bad Moms Christmas," "Wilson," and voiced characters in TV series like "Suburgatory," "Son of Zorn," and "3Below: Tales of Arcadia." Currently, she is appearing in Season 2 of "The Flight Attendant" as a CIA Operative. Hines continues to be a passionate advocate for various causes, including her role on the Board of Trustees of United Cerebral Palsy, engaging in fundraising and awareness campaigns for cerebral palsy. Cheryl Hines is making it her mission to fight heart disease with the Go Red for Women campaign as their spokeswoman. "Heart disease is no laughing matter. After my father suffered a massive heart attack, I realized just how serious heart disease can be," says Hines.

Cheryl Hines has also been recognized for her humorous and passionate speaking style, inspiring audiences with her talks on overcoming adversity, maintaining perseverance, and finding happiness.