Cheryl Hines

Cheryl Ruth Hines was born on September 21, 1965, in Miami Beach, Florida, and raised in Tallahassee. She pursued her education at West Virginia University, Florida State University, and the University of Central Florida, where she earned a degree in theater and television production in 1990. Her acting career began with improvisational comedy at The Groundlings Theater in Los Angeles, where she developed skills in comedy and improvisation. This training proved instrumental in her breakthrough role.

Hines gained significant recognition for her role as Cheryl David, Larry David’s wife, on HBO’s ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ (2000–2024). Her performance the show, known for its improvised dialogue, earned her two Primetime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series in 2003 and 2006. Beyond television, Hines expanded into film, appearing in ‘RV’ (2006) alongside Robin Williams, ‘Waitress’ (2007) with Keri Russell, and ‘The Ugly Truth’ (2009). She made her directorial debut with the 2009 film ‘Serious Moonlight’.

Her career further diversified with roles such as Dallas Royce on the ABC sitcom ‘Suburgatory’ (2011–2014) and as a regular panelist on the singing game show ‘I Can See Your Voice’. Hines also became an executive producer for series like ‘School Pride’ (2010), ‘Hollywood Help’ (2013–2014) and ‘Campus Ladies’ (2006–2007). In recognition of her contributions to entertainment, she received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on January 29, 2014. Hines has also been actively involved in advocacy, serving on the board of trustees for United Cerebral Palsy, an organization she became involved with after a family member was born with cerebral palsy.