Anita Barone facts for kids

Anita L. Barone (born September 25, 1964) is an American actress. She is famous for her roles in popular TV comedies. These include The Jeff Foxworthy Show, The War at Home, and the Disney Channel show Shake It Up.

Early Life and Education

Anita Barone was born in St. Louis, Missouri. She loved acting from a young age and decided to study it in college.

She went to the University of Detroit Mercy and earned a degree in fine arts. Later, she earned a master's degree in theatre from Wayne State University. This extra training helped her become a skilled actress.

Acting Career

Barone has appeared in many popular television shows since the 1990s. She is known for being a versatile actress who can play many different types of characters.

Famous TV Roles

One of her first big roles was in the show Carol & Company with the famous comedian Carol Burnett. She also had a memorable guest part in the popular sitcom Seinfeld.

In 1994, Barone played Carol Willick in the first-ever episode of the hit show Friends. She played the ex-wife of the character Ross Geller. She left the show to find a bigger role and was replaced by another actress.

From 2005 to 2007, she starred as Vicky Gold in the family sitcom The War at Home. She also played the main character's wife, Karen Foxworthy, in the first season of The Jeff Foxworthy Show.

Work with Disney

Many younger fans know Barone from the Disney Channel series Shake It Up. From 2010 to 2013, she played Georgia Jones, the mother of CeCe Jones, who was played by Bella Thorne.

Her real-life husband, Matthew Glave, also appeared in two episodes of the show. He played her character's ex-husband, J.J. Jones.

Other Appearances

Barone has also been a guest star on many other TV shows, including:

• Quantum Leap
• Party of Five
• Curb Your Enthusiasm
• Castle
• Desperate Housewives
• K.C. Undercover

In 2004, she won the Best Supporting Actress award at a film festival called Methodfest for her role in the movie One Last Ride.

Personal Life

Barone is married to fellow actor Matthew Glave. They have two daughters named Madeline and Roxanne. The family lives together in Los Angeles, California.

Selected Filmography

Here are some of the movies and shows Anita Barone has been in.

Movies

• The Rosary Murders (1987)
• Ricochet (1991)
• Just Write (1997)
• The ... Monster (1999)
• Buttleman (2003)
• One Last Ride (2004)

Television

• Carol & Company (1990–1991)
• Seinfeld (1993)
• Friends (1994)
• The Jeff Foxworthy Show (1995–1996)
• Party of Five (1996–1997)
• Daddio (2000)
• The War at Home (2005–2007)
• Shake It Up (2010–2013)
• A Million Little Things (2019, 2023)

See also

In Spanish: Anita Barone para niños