Known for movies

Short Info

Net Worth$2 million dollars
Date Of BirthSeptember 19, 1962
MarkOften plays characters who are upbeat, perky, or hyper
FactSiblings are Denise, Brian and Tommy Jr.


Cheri Oteri is an American comedian and actress, best known for her work on Saturday Night Live.

Oteri was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on September 19, 1962, the daughter of an Italian-American father and an Irish-American mother. She has two older brothers. She was raised Catholic and attended Catholic schools.

Oteri began her career as a stand-up comedian in the early 1980s. She moved to Los Angeles in 1986 and began appearing in television commercials and guest-starring roles on television shows.

In 1995, Oteri was hired as a cast member on Saturday Night Live. She became known for her characters such as the cheerleader Spanky, the coffee-shop waitress Janice, and the news anchor Nancy O’Dell. She also did impressions of celebrities such as Barbra Streisand, Oprah Winfrey, and Roseanne Barr.

Oteri left Saturday Night Live in 2000. Since then, she has appeared in a number of films and television shows, including Scary Movie 2 (2001), Old School (2003), Arrested Development (2003-2006), and Grown Ups (2010).

Oteri has been married twice. Her first marriage, to actor Bradley Whiteford, ended in divorce. She has been married to actor-director Neal Dodson since 2011. They have one child together.

Oteri is 5 feet 4 inches tall and has brown hair and brown eyes.

General Info

Full NameCheri Oteri
Net Worth$2 million dollars
Date Of BirthSeptember 19, 1962
Height1.57 m
ProfessionScreenwriter, Comedian, Film producer, Voice Actor
EducationArchbishop Prendergast High School
NationalityAmerican

Family

ParentsGaetano Thomas Oteri
SiblingsBrian Oteri, Tommi Jr. Oteri, Denise Oteri

Accomplishments

NominationsPrimetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress - Comedy Series
MoviesScary Movie, Shrek the Third, Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd, Southland Tales, The Ant Bully, Inspector Gadget, Liar Liar, Private Valentine: Blonde & Dangerous, Christmas in Conway, Bad Parents, Surviving Eden, Sol Goode, Wishin' and Hopin', Lured Innocence, Smile, Love & Sex, Surveillance...
TV ShowsSit Down, Shut Up, Easy to Assemble

Social profile links

Marks

#Marks / Signs
1Known for her role on SNL as Arianna, the Spartans cheerleader wanna-be, who cheers with Craig, the male Spartans cheerleader wanna-be
2Often plays characters who are upbeat, perky, or hyper

Facts

#Fact
1Grew up in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, the same town where her Saturday Night Live (1975) castmate Tina Fey was born and grew up.
2Her father, Gaetano Thomas "Tommy" Oteri was a record producer in Nashville. He was allegedly murdered on April 26, 2008 by his friend/roommate, songwriter Richard Fagan. Oteri died from a "significant laceration" to his wrist caused by Fagan's pocket knife.
3Siblings are Denise, Brian and Tommy Jr.
4Cheri is the niece of production designer Barbara Pietsch.
5Her SNL character Rita Delvechio is based on her grandmother.
6Presented at the 2000 GLAAD Media Awards to honor films and TV shows that accurately portray gay and lesbian people.
7Cheri is most known for her role on NBC'S Saturday Night Live (1975).
8(1990-1994) Worked as a Co-ordinator in the Promotion Department of A & M Records

Pictures

Movies

Actress

TitleYearStatusCharacter
F*&% the Prom2017post-productionChristine
Turkey's Done2016ShortPeaches Bracco
Those Who Can't2016TV SeriesCathy Goodman
Scream Queens2016TV SeriesSheila Baumgartner
The Fairly OddParents2016TV SeriesConnie Carmichael
Home: Adventures with Tip & Oh2016TV SeriesPauline Pappernacky
The 7D2014-2016TV SeriesGingersnaps
Bad Internet2016TV SeriesThe Rachel
The HOA2016TV MovieMontana Molone
Not Safe for Work2015TV MovieMisty Ridgeport
Miles from Tomorrowland2015TV SeriesDibblex
Comedy Bang! Bang!2015TV SeriesMadeline Ferrari
Wishin' and Hopin'2014Sister Dymphna
Hot in Cleveland2014TV SeriesDr. Deb
Christmas in Conway2013TV MovieGayle Matthews
Grown Ups 22013Penny
Jessie2013TV SeriesMrs. Falkenberg
Worst Album Covers Ever: The Brailettes2012ShortMaggie
The New Normal2012TV SeriesCarla
Bad Parents2012Melissa
Dan Vs.2012TV SeriesHoney O'Houlihan
Easy to Assemble2008-2012TV SeriesGigi
And They're Off2011Dee
A Great Catch2011ShortTiffany Carol
Glenn Martin DDS2010TV SeriesKristy
Glory Daze2010TV SeriesJoel's Mother
The Life & Times of Tim2008-2010TV SeriesBlobsnark
Sit Down Shut Up2009TV SeriesHelen Klench / Parrot
The Tale of RJ2009ShortRJ's Mom
Boston Legal2008TV SeriesMartha Headly
Private Valentine: Blonde & Dangerous2008Private Jeter
Surveillance2008/IMom
Shrek the Third2007Sleeping Beauty / Actress (voice)
The Ant Bully2006Doreen Nickle (voice)
The Ant Bully2006TV Mini-Series shortDoreen Nickle
Park2006Claire
Southland Tales2006Zora Charmichaels
Stephen's Life2005TV MoviePrincipal Ainsley
Smile2005/ILinda
Surviving Eden2004Maria Villanova
With You in Spirit2003TV MovieMontana
Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd2003Ms. Heller
Sol Goode2003Bernadette Best
Curb Your Enthusiasm2002TV SeriesMartine
Ally McBeal2001TV SeriesMelissa
Loomis2001TV Movie
Strangers with Candy2000TV SeriesHillary
Scary Movie2000Gail Hailstorm
Saturday Night Live1995-2000TV SeriesVarious / Barbara Walters / Arianna / ...
Lured Innocence2000Molly
Love & Sex2000Mary
Just Shoot Me!1997-1999TV SeriesCindy
Inspector Gadget1999Mayor Wilson
Hercules1998TV SeriesPrincess Lavina
Small Soldiers1998Globotech Telephone Operator (uncredited)
Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery1997Flight Attendant (uncredited)
Liar Liar1997Jane

Writer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
The HOA2016TV Movie
Worst Album Covers Ever: The Brailettes2012Short
A Great Catch2011Short
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Cheri Oteri2004TV Special documentary uncredited
Loomis2001TV Movie

Producer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
The HOA2016TV Movie executive producer
Worst Album Covers Ever: The Brailettes2012Short executive producer
A Great Catch2011Short executive producer

Soundtrack

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Tom Hanks2004TV Special performer: "Ding-Dong! The Witch Is Dead"
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Cheri Oteri2004TV Special documentary performer: "That's the Way I Like It", "Lucky One" - uncredited
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Molly Shannon2001Video short performer: "The Lady Is a Tramp" - uncredited

Thanks

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Ping Pong Playa2007the producers wish to thank

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Today2016TV SeriesHerself - Guest
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert2016TV SeriesHerself - Guest
Gotham Comedy Live2016TV Series documentaryHerself - Host
Dinner at Tiffani's2016TV SeriesHerself
Entertainment Tonight2009-2015TV SeriesHerself
Celebrity Name Game2014-2015TV SeriesHerself - Celebrity Player
The View2014TV SeriesHerself
Who Gets the Last Laugh?2013TV SeriesHerself
The Wendy Williams Show2012TV SeriesHerself - Guest
RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars2012TV SeriesHerself - Guest Judge
Saturday Night Live Backstage2011TV Special documentaryVarious
Celebrity Ghost Stories2011TV Series documentaryHerself
The Women of SNL2010TV MovieHerself / Nadeen / Arianna / ...
Kevin Pollak's Chat Show2010TV SeriesHerself
Imagination Movers2010TV SeriesHerself
The Philanthropist2008TV MovieHerself (uncredited)
Paula's Party2008TV SeriesHerself
Surveillance: The Watched Are Watching2008Video documentary shortHerself
USIDent TV: Surveilling the Southland2008Video documentary shortHerself
Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show2004-2007TV SeriesHerself / Herself - Guest
eTalk Daily2007TV SeriesHerself
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson2007TV SeriesHerself
HBO First Look2007TV Series documentaryHerself
Saturday Night Live in the '90s: Pop Culture Nation2007TV Special documentaryHerself / Various
The Black Carpet2006TV SeriesHerself
Situation: Comedy2005TV SeriesHerself
Jimmy Kimmel Live!2003TV SeriesHerself
On the Spot2003TV SeriesHerself
Hollywood Squares2002TV SeriesHerself
Primetime Glick2002TV SeriesHerself
Biography2002TV Series documentaryHerself
The Colin Quinn Show2002TV SeriesHerself - Special Guest
Dinner for Five2001TV SeriesHerself - Special Guest
2001 Blockbuster Entertainment Awards2001TV SpecialHerself
VH1 Divas 2000: A Tribute to Diana Ross2000TV SpecialHerself
Making of 'Scary Movie'2000Video documentary shortHerself / Gail Hailstorm
The Daily Show2000TV SeriesHerself
Late Night with Conan O'Brien2000TV SeriesHerself
The Rosie O'Donnell Show1998-2000TV SeriesHerself
2000 Blockbuster Entertainment Awards2000TV Special documentaryHerself
Pajama Party2000TV SeriesHerself
VH1 Divas Live 21999TV Movie documentaryMariah Carey
Saturday Night Live 251999TV Special documentaryHerself
SNL: 25 Years of Music1999TV MovieHerself - Host 1995-1999
1999 Blockbuster Entertainment Awards1999TV SpecialHerself
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno1997TV SeriesHerself
Late Show with David Letterman1996TV SeriesHerself
Saturday Night Live1995TV SeriesHerself / Businesswoman / Debbie Reynolds / ...

Archive Footage

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Live from New York!2015DocumentaryHerself (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live: 40th Anniversary Special2015TV SpecialHerself (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live2014TV SeriesBarbara Walters
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Will Ferrell - Volume 32010VideoArianna
Saturday Night Live Sports Extra '092009TV SpecialCass van Rye (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Jimmy Fallon2005TV SpecialWoman in Court (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Commercial Parodies2005TV MovieLitter Critters Mom (uncredited)
101 Most Unforgettable SNL Moments2004TV MovieHerself
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Christopher Walken2004TV SpecialRita Delvecchio (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Tracy Morgan2004Video documentaryBarbara Walters (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Cheri Oteri2004TV Special documentaryHerself / Various Characters
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Chris Kattan2003TV SpecialVarious Characters (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live Christmas 20022002TV SpecialRita Delvecchio (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Will Ferrell2002TV Special documentaryHerself / Various Characters (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Molly Shannon2001Video shortVarious Characters (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live: Game Show Parodies2000TV SpecialBabbette (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Chris Rock1999TV Special documentaryTori Spelling (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live Christmas1999VideoRita Delvecchio
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Mike Myers1998Video documentaryHerself (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Phil Hartman1998TV Special documentaryActing Class Student (uncredited)
The Bad Boys of Saturday Night Live1998TV Special documentaryTori Spelling (uncredited)

Awards

Won Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
2013Festival AwardHoboken International Film FestivalBest Supporting ActressBad Parents (2012)
2010Streamy AwardThe Streamy AwardsBest Ensemble Cast in a Web SeriesEasy to Assemble (2008)
2001Blockbuster Entertainment AwardBlockbuster Entertainment AwardsFavorite Supporting Actress - ComedyScary Movie (2000)

Nominated Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
2015BTVA Television Voice Acting AwardBehind the Voice Actors AwardsBest Female Vocal Performance in a Television Series in a Guest Role - Comedy/MusicalThe 7D (2014)
2000Primetime EmmyPrimetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy SeriesJust Shoot Me! (1997)
2000OFTA Television AwardOnline Film & Television AssociationBest Guest Actress in a Comedy SeriesJust Shoot Me! (1997)

Source: IMDb, Wikipedia

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