Lisa Kudrow pays tribute to 'Friends' TV mom Teri Garr, calling her “a hilarious acting genius”

Lisa Kudrow remembers him friends TV mom, Teri Garr, after news of her death.

Garr died at age 79 of multiple sclerosis, first diagnosed in 1999. Kudrow shared the small screen with Garr in multiple episodes of the NBC sitcom and paid tribute to her late co-star.

“Teri Garr was a comedic acting genius who had a huge impact on me, and I know I'm not alone,” Kudrow said in a statement. people. “I feel very fortunate and grateful to have worked with Teri Garr.”

Garr played the role of Phoebe Abbott friendsPhoebe Buffett of Kudrow, and estranged mother of Ursula Buffett. His first appearance was in the 1997 season 3 finale episode titled “The One at the Beach”. In the episode, Phoebe meets a woman she believes to be her parents' friend. Phoebe later discovers that the woman is her biological mother.

Garr reprized the character in Season 4 of 1998 in the episodes “The One with the Jellyfish” and “The One with Phoebe's Uterus”.

Garr began his career appearing in 1960s Elvis Presley movies Long live Las Vegas And Roustabout. The actress also appeared in the 1964 Annette Funicello film Beach Party pajama party. Garr continued to play small film roles and appear in episodes throughout the decade Star Trek, that girl, Mayberry RFD, It takes a thief And Room 222.

Follow him friends Guest-starring role, Garr Shows like IS, good luck, strong medicine, food tv, Life with Bonnie, Greetings from Tucson, Law and Order: Special Victims UnitAnd pieces. She was also a voice actress for shows like this Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist, Batman Beyond, king of the hillAnd What's new is Scooby-doo.