Maggie Wheeler

Biography

Margaret Emily Wheeler (née Jakobson) is an American actress. She is best known for her recurring role as Janice on the sitcom Friends (1994–2004).

Career Overview

Maggie Wheeler has 47 screen credits in a career dating back to 1982. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently The Addams Family Animated with 1 titles. Signature works include The Parent Trap, Barbie of Swan Lake, Dwegons and Leprechauns. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For

Acting

Gender

female

Known Credits

47

Birth Date

1961-08-07 00:00:00

Birth Place

New York City, New York, USA

Known For

• 

  The Parent Trap
• 

  Barbie of Swan Lake
• 

  Dwegons and Leprechauns
• 

  Being Dead Should Be Easy
• Moon
• 

  New Year's Day

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 4 universes

• The Addams Family Animated (1 titles)
• The Addams Family (Animated) Collection (1 titles)
• Dr. Dolittle Collection (1 titles)
• The Parent Trap (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• Lindsay Lohan (1 collaborations)
• Dennis Quaid (1 collaborations)
• Natasha Richardson (1 collaborations)
• Elaine Hendrix (1 collaborations)
• Lisa Ann Walter (1 collaborations)
• Simon Kunz (1 collaborations)
• Polly Holliday (1 collaborations)
• Ronnie Stevens (1 collaborations)
• Erin Mackey (1 collaborations)
• Joanna Barnes (1 collaborations)

Credits

• actors (47 credits)

  • Being Dead Should Be Easy

    Donna Spellman

    actor

    actors
    2025
  • Teen Mary

    Annie Cohen

    actor

    actors
    2025
  • Dog Man

    Nurse (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2025
  • Mark, Mary + Some Other People

    Lisa

    actor

    actors
    2021
  • Friends: The Reunion

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2021
  • The Addams Family

    Trudy Pickering (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2019
  • Holiday Hostage

    Mom

    actor

    actors
    2018
  • The3Tails: A Mermaid Adventure

    Maria

    actor

    actors
    2015
  • Genie in a Bikini

    Esther

    actor

    actors
    2015
  • Dwegons and Leprechauns

    Sophia-So-Dwegon / Argalite / Juno Luno

    actor

    actors
    2014
  • It's Not You, It's Me

    Dr. Clark

    actor

    actors
    2013
  • Moon

    Narrator (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2012
  • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

    - Race with the Demon! (2014) ... Small Town Newscaster (voice) actor actors
    2012
  • Perception

    - Alienation (2013) ... Barbara Bruckner actor actors
    2012
  • Bob's Burgers

    - The Lost City of Atlantic (2025) ... Shirley (voice) actor actors
    2011
  • Shameless

    - Sleepwalking (2018) ... Fiona's Attorney actor actors

    - A Gallagher Pedicure (2018) ... Fiona's Attorney actor actors
    2011
  • Hot in Cleveland

    - Murder House (2014) ... Rachel actor actors
    2010
  • Shake It Up

    - In the Bag It Up (2013) ... Mrs. Garcia actor actors

    - Twist It Up (2011) ... Mrs. Garcia actor actors
    2010
  • Archer

    - Distraction Action (2022) ... Trinette (voice) actor actors

    - Auflösung (2017) ... Trinette (voice) actor actors

    - Gramercy, Halberd! (2017) ... Trinette (voice) actor actors

    - Waxing Gibbous (2017) ... Trinette (voice) actor actors

    - Sleepers Wake (2017) ... Trinette (voice) actor actors
    2009
  • Californication

    - The Abby (2013) ... Ophelia actor actors

    - Everybody's a F**king Critic (2013) ... Ophelia actor actors

    - Rock and a Hard Place (2013) ... Ophelia actor actors

    - Hell Bent for Leather (2013) ... Ophelia actor actors

    - The Unforgiven (2013) ... Ophelia actor actors
    2007
  • Dr. Dolittle 3

    Brown Hen / Fluffy Hen (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2006
  • Friday Night Lights

    - It's Different for Girls (2006) ... Teacher actor actors
    2006
  • The Closer

    - Road Block (2011) ... Gail's Friend actor actors
    2005
  • How I Met Your Mother

    - Dowisetrepla (2007) ... Margaret actor actors
    2005
  • Drake & Josh

    - Alien Invasion (2006) ... Denise actor actors
    2004
  • Barbie of Swan Lake

    Odile (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2003
  • Lilo & Stitch: The Series

    - Kixx (2003) ... (voice) actor actors
    2003
  • Without a Trace

    - Wanted (2009) ... Gail Menken actor actors
    2002
  • Kim Possible

    - Motor Ed (2004) ... Dr. Renton (voice) actor actors
    2002
  • Justice League

    - Fury (2) (2002) ... Firefighter / Pilot (voice) actor actors

    - Fury (1) (2002) ... Antiope / Perfume Lady (voice) actor actors
    2001
  • Curb Your Enthusiasm

    - Palestinian Chicken (2011) ... Ilene Solotaroff actor actors
    2000
  • CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

    - Last Laugh (2003) ... Stand-Up Comedian actor actors
    2000
  • The Parent Trap

    Marva Kulp, Jr.

    actor

    actors
    1998
  • Will & Grace

    - Dyeing Is Easy, Comedy Is Hard (2002) ... Polly actor actors
    1998
  • The New Batman Adventures

    - Joker's Millions (1998) ... Fake Harley (voice) actor actors
    1997
  • Everybody Loves Raymond

    - Blabbermouths (2004) ... Linda Gruenfelder actor actors

    - The Nice Talk (2004) ... Linda Gruenfelder actor actors

    - The Surprise Party (2003) ... Linda Gruenfelder actor actors

    - Robert's Wedding (2) (2003) ... Linda Gruenfelder actor actors

    - Robert's Wedding (1) (2003) ... Linda Gruenfelder actor actors
    1996
  • Ellen

    - The Boyfriend Stealer (1994) ... Anita Warwell actor actors

    - The Soft Touch (1994) ... Anita Warwell actor actors

    - The Refrigerator (1994) ... Anita Warwell actor actors

    - The Houseguest (1994) ... Anita Warwell actor actors

    - The Go-Between (1994) ... Anita Warwell actor actors
    1994
  • Friends

    - The One Where Estelle Dies (2004) ... Janice actor actors

    - The One with the Fertility Test (2003) ... Janice actor actors

    - The One Where Rachel Has a Baby (2002) ... Janice actor actors

    - The One with Ross's Library Book (2000) ... Janice actor actors

    - The One with Unagi (2000) ... Janice actor actors
    1994
  • Sexual Healing

    Suzanne

    actor

    actors
    1993
  • The X-Files

    - Born Again (1994) ... Det. Sharon Lazard actor actors
    1993
  • New Year's Day

    Lucy (as Maggie Jakobson)

    actor

    actors
    1990
  • Mortal Sins

    Marie (as Maggie Jakobson)

    actor

    actors
    1989
  • Seinfeld

    - The Fix-Up (1992) ... Cynthia actor actors
    1989
  • Someone to Love

    Attendee (as Maggie Jakobson)

    actor

    actors
    1987
  • SilverHawks: The Origin Story

    actor

    actors
    1986
  • L.A. Law

    - The Good Human Bar (1990) ... Paula Lights actor actors
    1986
  • Soup for One

    Nurse

    actor

    actors
    1982