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Anita Barone Profile
Anita Barone, born Anita Louise Barone in St. Louis, Missouri, is an American actress known for her roles in several popular sitcoms. She co-starred in “The Jeff Foxworthy Show,” “Daddio,” “Shake It Up,” and “The War at Home.” Additionally, she played Carol Willick, Ross Geller’s ex-wife, in her first appearance on the show “Friends.”
Anita Barone Age
As of 2023, Barone is 59 years old, she was born on September 25, 1964, in St. Louis, Missouri, in the United States of America. Furthermore, she celebrates her birthday on September 25 every year.
Anita Barone Height
She stands at an average height of 5 feet 4 inches tall.
Anita Barone Education
She received her BFA from the University of Detroit in 1986. Later, she earned an MFA in theatre from Wayne State University, where she studied under director and professor Robert T. Hazzard.
Anita Barone Husband
Barone has been married to actor Matthew Glave since 2000, the couples have two daughters Madeline and Roxanne. The family currently lives in Los Angeles.
Anita Barone Career
Barone featured in the fourth-season Seinfeld episode “The Shoes” as Gail Cunningham, a chef who wanted Elaine Benes’ shoes. In the early 1990s, she was a regular cast member of Carol & Company with actress Carol Burnett. Barone also played Carol Willick, Ross Geller’s ex-wife, in the character’s first appearance in Friends.
She left the show as she wanted to pursue a more full-time role; she was replaced by Jane Sibbett. She starred on The Jeff Foxworthy Show for the first season (1995–1996) and in The War at Home from 2005 to 2007. In 2000, Barone also co-starred in the sitcom Daddio.
Barone’s other television appearances include Curb Your Enthusiasm, Quantum Leap, Empty Nest, Chicago Hope, Castle, Do Not Disturb, Ally McBeal, Caroline in the City, Party of Five, and The Larry Sanders Show. In 2004, she was the recipient of the 2005 Methodfest Best Supporting Actress Award for her work in the feature film, One Last Ride.
In 2010, three years after The War at Home ended its run, Barone began her recurring role in the Disney Channel sitcom Shake It Up as Officer Georgia Jones, the mother of Bella Thorne’s character CeCe Jones. Barone’s husband, actor Matthew Glave, guest starred in two episodes of Shake It Up as J.J. Jones, the ex-husband of Barone’s character.
Anita Barone Net Worth
She has an estimated Net Worth of $6 Million.
Anita Barone Friends
Barone played the role of Carol Willick, Ross Geller’s ex-wife, in Friends. However, it was a very brief appearance. Her character showed up in just one episode, “The One With The Sonogram At The End”, to reveal she was pregnant with Ross’s child, Ben, after leaving him for a woman named Susan. Later on in the series, Jane Sibbett took over the role of Carol.
Anita Barone Shake It Up
Barone played Officer Georgia Jones in the Disney Channel sitcom Shake It Up. Georgia Jones is the mother of the main characters CeCe Jones (played by Bella Thorne) and Flynn Jones. She is also the ex-wife of J.J. Jones, who appeared in a couple of episodes as a guest star. The character of Georgia Jones was a recurring role throughout the series.
Anita Barone Seinfeld
She played a character named Gail Cunningham in the season 4 episode titled “The Shoes.” Gail Cunningham was a chef who became fixated on Elaine Benes’ shoes. The episode revolved around the comedic situations that arose from Gail’s obsession and Elaine’s attempts to deal with it.
Anita Barone Movies and TV Shows
- The War at Home (2005-2007): Barone co-starred alongside Michael Rapaport in this sitcom about a suburban couple navigating the challenges of raising their children.
- The Jeff Foxworthy Show (1995-1996): Barone played Foxworthy’s wife in this sitcom based on the popular comedian’s routines.
- Daddio (2000): Barone starred opposite Michael Chiklis in this short-lived sitcom about a single father.
- Shake It Up (2010-2013): Barone had a recurring role as a dance instructor in this Disney Channel series.
- Friends (1994): Barone guest-starred in a memorable episode as Phoebe Buffay’s birth mother.
- Curb Your Enthusiasm (2017): Barone made a cameo appearance in this Larry David comedy series.
- Castle (2009): Barone played a guest role in this crime drama series.
- One Last Ride (2004): Barone starred opposite Casey Affleck in this independent drama about a group of friends on a motorcycle road trip.
- The Exes (2011): Barone appeared in this romantic comedy film.
Anita Barone Social Media Platforms
Barone is very active on her X, Instagram, and Facebook pages. She has 337 followers on X, 1.3k followers on Instagram, and 1.7k followers on Facebook.
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