Wendi Mclendon

  

Wendi McLendon-Covey (nee McLendon; born October 10, 1969) is an American comedian and actress. Comedy and improv is her forte. McLendon Covey played Beverly Goldberg, a family patriarch since 2013. Her name was on the ballot twice for the Critics' Choice Television Awards for Best actress.

 

 McLendon Covey is McLendon Covey is a Long Beach native. She has worked in various jobs since graduating from high school. In 2000, she graduated with a degree at California State University, Long Beach. Following graduation, McLendon-Covey enrolled in The Groundlings, an improvisational comedy troupe based in Los Angeles. She remained as a member until the year 2009. McLendon Covey began her acting career as an actor when she was still a member of the Groundlings. She was the lead in the improvised series of Reno 911 called Deputy Clementine Johnson! (2003-2008, 2020-present). She was also the lead character on the Lifetime comedy Lovespring International (2006). McLendon-Covey had a recurring role in the CBS sitcom Rules of Engagement (2010-2013).