Lisa Kudrow
Written and reviewed by Emma Carter Updated August 21, 2026 Fact checked August 21, 2026





Interesting Biography Facts
Real name
Lisa Valerie Kudrow-Stern
Occupation
actress, producer
Birth Date
July 30, 1963
Age
63 years
Zodiac Sign
Leo
Birthplace
Los Angeles, California, United States
Education
Portola Middle School, Taft High School, Vassar College
Nationality
American
Lisa Kudrow family members
Father's Name
Lee N. Kudrow
Mother's Name
Nedra S. Kudrow
Siblings names
David B. Kudrow (older brother), Helene Sherman (older sister), Derrick Kudrow (older brother)
Is Lisa Kudrow a gay/bisexual?
No
What is Lisa Kudrow marital status?
Married to Michel Stern since 1995; one son
Who is Lisa Kudrow wife?
Michel Stern
When did get married?
May 27, 1995
How many children does he have?
1 son (Julian Murray Stern)
Lisa Kudrow is the daughter of travel agent Nedra Stern and physician Lee Kudrow. She grew up in California with siblings Helene, David and Derrick. Her brother David became a neurologist.
Kudrow married French advertising executive Michel Stern in 1995. Their son, Julian Murray Stern, was born in 1998. The family has maintained a comparatively private home life.
Lisa Kudrow wife
Michel Stern (husband)
Michel Stern is a French advertising executive. He and Lisa Kudrow married on May 27, 1995, and have one son, Julian. They have remained married while generally keeping their relationship outside publicity.
Lisa Kudrow kids
Julian Murray Stern (son)
Date of birth: May 7, 1998
Julian studied film and has pursued work behind the camera. He is Kudrow and Michel Stern’s only child.
Who are Lisa Kudrow parents?
Lee N. Kudrow (father)
Date of birth: April 25, 1933
Lee N. Kudrow is the name of Lisa’s daddy. By the way, Mr. Kudrow has Jewish roots. Her parents used to live in a small village in the Minsk area but had to move from there because of the Jews’ persecution.
Mr. Kudrow was raised in USA. He was a brilliant student at school and continued his education at the University. He is a successful neurologist. The man owns the clinic, which deals with headaches. During almost 10 years Lisa worked at her father’s clinic and planned to make a career as a medical specialist. But occasionally she met her brother’s friend Jon Lovitz, a comic, who convinced the beautiful blond to try acting. By the way, Lee supported his daughter’s decision to give acting a chance. He let her work as a receptionist for him, thus she had plenty of free time to visit acting classes and auditions.
He is Lisa’s big fan as of now and watches all her new projects. He watched his daughter’s show “Web Therapy” and almost had an asthma attack, so much he laughed.
Nedra S. Kudrow (mother)
Date of birth: August 22, 1933
Nedra is Lisa’s mother. She is not a public person but has become a kind of celebrity due to her popular daughter.
Lisa is so close to her mom, she adores her and considers as a role model. No wonder, because Nedra is a perfect mother and very careful grandmother. She used to spend every Sunday with Lisa, her husband Michel and their son Julian.
This great woman joined her career (she worked as a travel agent) with bringing her four kids up. Of course, she supported her talented daughter in her acting ambitions, so Lisa never gets tired to thank her mom.
Lisa Kudrow siblings
David B. Kudrow (older brother)
Date of birth: August 7, 1957
Lisa is the youngest girl in her big family. She has two older brothers and an older sister. She is closely-knitted with each member of her family. Each of them helped her somehow on her way to success. And David, the oldest son of Lisa’s parents, was that person, who advised Ms. Kudrow against a medical school. The fact is, she was not sure, that medicine was her cup of tea and dreamed to try acting. At the same time, this occupation seemed very unserious for her. But David advised her not to enter the medical school if she was not sure, and let another person occupy that place and become a therapist. Thus, she didn’t choose that path and later entered the acting school.
By the way, David is that person, who finished medical school. He studied medicine and biology at the University of Southern California. Currently, the man works as a neurologist. He is married to Aya Michaely, a home designer, and has two sons with her, Ethan and Dani.
Helene Sherman (older sister)
Date of birth: April 5, 1955
Helene Marla Kudrow, who is now known as Helene Sherman, is Lisa’s older sister. The actress has always been very close to her. Helene used to save her youngest sibling from bullying (the girl was prosecuted for being Jewish). If nobody wanted to have lunch with Lisa, her sister came to school and took the girl to some café to have a meal.
Kudrow sisters look alike. Helene was the first to break a family tradition and not to go to medical school. She became a sculptor. She is married to a businessman David Sherman and has kids with him.
Derrick Kudrow (older brother)
Date of birth: 1959
Derrick is the most mysterious sibling of the beautiful actress. He keeps away from the limelight, and nothing is known about him except for the fact that he is Lisa’s sibling
Bio
Lisa Valerie Kudrow is an American actor, comedian, writer and producer born on July 30, 1963, in California. She became internationally known as Phoebe Buffay on “Friends,” a role that earned her a Primetime Emmy Award.
Kudrow co-created, wrote and starred in “The Comeback” and created the improvised series “Web Therapy.” Her later work includes “Booksmart,” “Space Force,” “Better Nate Than Ever,” “Time Bandits” and the third and final season of “The Comeback” in 2026. She has been married to Michel Stern since 1995, and they have one son.
Interesting and fun facts
- Kudrow earned a biology degree from Vassar College.
- She won an Emmy for playing Phoebe Buffay on “Friends.”
- She co-created and wrote “The Comeback.”
- She created the improvised comedy “Web Therapy.”
- She and Michel Stern have been married since 1995.
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