Maggie Wheeler is an American-born actress and voice-over artist. She is best known for her role as Janice in the NCC series Friends. She has also featured in several other television series, particularly in the comedy genre, which includes the 90s sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond and the drama series Californication. Wheeler also has a few film credits to his name the most notable of which are the 1989 romantic comedy-drama New Year’s Day and the 1998 hit comedy film The Parent Trap
Maggie Wheeler, Bio & Age
Maggie Wheeler was born Margaret Emily Jakobson on August 7, 1961 in Manhattan, New York. She grew up in a secular Jewish family where her mother Barbara made a living as a writer and her father John Jakobson was a renowned stockbroker. He began his illustrious career on Wall Street at the time and was one of the youngest members of the New York Stock Exchange.
Wheeler marked his professional debut with a minor role in the comedy film Soup for One (1982). This was followed by roles in other films like Wallet (1983), Someone to Love (1987) and Deadly Sins (1989). She had a starring role in the comedy film New Year’s Day (1989), featured in the short film Sexual Healing (1993), and the hit comedy film The Parent Trap (1998). Other movies from the 2000s include: Swan Lake Barbie (2003), Dr. Dolittle 3 (2006), Dreams Awaken (2007) andThe 3 Tails: A Mermaid Adventure (2015).
Maggie Wheeler’s first television appearance was on NBC’s sketch show The New Show (1984). His next major act was a voice role on the animated series SilverHawks (1986). She then starred in several television shows in the early 90s. The talented actress finally had the opportunity to define her career in 1994 when she was cast as Janice Litman-Goralnik (née Hosenstein) in the Friends sitcom. Wheeler gave an impeccable portrayal of the character throughout the show’s ten years, from 1994 to 2004.
Wheeler was also on the main cast of another 90s sitcom Ellen (1994-96) with Anita Warrell and she also had a recurring role on Everybody Loves Raymond (1996-2004). The actress has recorded many appearances in different television series during her long career, including in Kim Possible (2004), ER (2006), How I Met Your Mother (2007), Without a Trace (2009) , Closest (2011), Hot in Cleveland (2014) and Shameless (2018).
She also had notable voice roles in several anime series, including the animated sitcom. Archer (2009-2017). In 2013, she portrayed recurring character Ophelia Robbins on the comedy series Californication. There’s no doubt that this TV actress won’t slow down as she remains an evergreen comedy star.
Net value
Maggie Wheeler’s father, John Jakobson, left an estate valued at $100 million at the time of his death. While how much of that wealth the actress received remains unclear, we do know that she’s doing very well for herself. Through his showbiz career and other profitable ventures, the Hollywood star has amassed a net worth of $2 million.
Husband, children
In addition to her thriving show biz career, Maggie Wheeler is also known for living in a blissful marital union with her husband, Daniel Borden Wheeler, who has been living for several decades. The pair tied the knot on October 20, 1990, and have been inseparable ever since. Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler also have 2 children together. They welcomed their first child in 1994, a daughter named Juno Wheeler and their second child was born in 1999, a daughter named Gemma Wheeler.
Interestingly, Gemma Wheeler has towed a career path similar to that of her famous mother. She has been playing since the age of 6 and went on to high school and college. She also enrolled at Chapman University to study drama and acting. For her part, Juno, the eldest daughter of Maggie Wheeler, is not so enthusiastic about pursuing a career in acting.
Height and other body measurements
Maggie Wheeler stands at a height of 163 meters (5 feet 4 inches). Now in her 50s, the Friends star boasts of an enviable physique as she maintains a bodyweight of 54kg (119lbs). The ageless actress also kept her long brown hair, which has become one of her trademark features over the years.
