• Monica Potter is an American actress born in Cleveland, Ohio in 1971.
• Her estimated net worth is over $3 million.
• She is Caucasian, with blonde hair and blue eyes.
• She is married twice, with three children in total.
• She has an internet store, Monica Potter Home, that sells natural skincare products.
Known for movies
Parenthood (2010-2015)
as Kristina Braverman
Patch Adams (1998)
as Carin
Saw (2004)
as Alison Gordon
Along Came a Spider (2001)
as Jezzie Flannigan
Short Info
| Net Worth | $3 million |
| Date Of Birth | June 30, 1971 |
| Spouse | Daniel Christopher Allison (m. 2005), Tom Potter (m. 1990–1998) |
| Fact | The song "Mrs. Potter's Lullaby" by Counting Crows was written about her. |
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Monica Potter’s Wiki and Age
Monica Potter was born on 30 June 1971, in Cleveland, Ohio, USA, which means that she is 48 years old and her zodiac sign is Cancer. Potter, whose nationality is American, is best known as an actress, and in that field she has worked notably on “The Last House on the Left” and “Patch Adams”.
Net Worth
Over $3 million.
Ethnicity and Background
Monica is Caucasian, and has blonde hair and blue eyes.
She sometimes dyes her hair and a shade or two lighter, and has platinum blonde hair, which also looks good on her. She was born into a family of Irish ancestry, to Nancy and Paul Brokaw – her mom was a hospital secretary, whereas her dad invented the first flame-resistant car wax. She has three siblings, sisters Kerry, Jessica and Brigette.
As of her education, Monica was a student of the Villa Angela Academy and Euclid High School, and spent some of her formative years in Arab, Alabama.Reportedly, she had ambitions to become an actress from an early age, thus acting in Cleveland Play House when she was in elementary school. At the age of 12, she began working at a flower shop, and later on in a sub sandwich shop. She then modeled, and worked on several commercials, which resulted in her relocating to Los Angeles in 1994. Her meteoric rise to fame began in 1995, when she appeared in the music video for “Tall, Tall Trees”.
Social Media
Some of her latest posts on Twitter include a photo of her when she was a teenager. She jokingly added that she’s a “kewl mom,” and that she loves embarrassing her kids with her photos. She also promoted the products she made for her Monica Potter Home brand.
She has recently posted a photo of herself and her sons taken in the ‘90s, and went on to add just how much she loves them. Her followers seem to have loved the photo as they went on to leave numerous sweet messages. Besides that, Monica shared a selfie in a gorgeous pink dress, which her fans also loved and complimented her on her looks.
Relationship Status
Despite being a public figure, Monica prefers keeping some things behind closed doors and being secretive regarding some topics. However, we do know that she has married two times – in 1990 she married Tom Potter, but their marriage ended in divorce eight years later. In 2005, she married Daniel Christopher Allison, but they divorced in September 2018. She has two sons from her first marriage, and one daughter from her second marriage. She doesn’t share anything that might indicate her relationship status as of today, which has led many to believe she’s single, but who knows what the future holds. Monica is seemingly very happy alongside her three kids and that’s all that matters.
Career
Monica made her acting debut with a small role in “Young and Restless”, and followed by working on projects such as “Bulletproof”, “Con Air” and “A Cool, Dry Place”. As of the early 2000s, the audience was able to see her in “Head Over Heels”, in which she played the role of Amanda in 2001 and in “I’m with Lucy” in 2002. In the latter movie, Potter starred as Lucy, a woman who experiences five blind dates and has to pick “Mr. Right”. She continued to work at a rapid pace, joining the cast of “Boston Legal” in 2004 for a year, working alongside actors such as James Spader, William Shatner and Candice Bergen.
Her most recent acting projects include “Parenthood”, in which she starred as Kristina Braverman and “Sweet Magnolias”, which is in pre-production. Overall, she has had 25 acting gigs, which have allowed her to have her own place in the spotlight and, as she’s a hardworking woman, we are sure there is more to come for her career-wise.
Monica Potter Home
Anyone who knows or follows Potter on social media knows that she’s into home décor and natural skincare. She launched her internet store in 2015, and sells products such as lip balms and facial oils. Her products have been reviewed positively by the audience and customers, which certainly is a big milestone in her career.
General Info
| Full Name | Monica Potter |
| Net Worth | $3 million |
| Salary | $3 million |
| Date Of Birth | June 30, 1971 |
| Height | 1.7 m |
| Profession | Actor, Model |
| Education | Euclid High School |
| Nationality | American |
Family
| Spouse | Daniel Christopher Allison (m. 2005), Tom Potter (m. 1990–1998) |
| Children | Molly Brigid Allison, Daniel Potter, Liam Potter |
| Parents | Nancy Brokaw, Paul Brokaw |
Accomplishments
| Awards | Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series |
| Nominations | Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Series, Miniseries, or Motion Picture Made for Television, Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series, TCA Award for Individual Achievement in Drama |
| Movies | The Last House on the Left, Along Came a Spider, Patch Adams, Con Air, Head over Heels, Saw, I'm with Lucy, Without Limits, A Cool, Dry Place, Martha, Meet Frank, Daniel and Laurence, Lower Learning, Bulletproof, Reversible Errors, Heaven or Vegas, The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle, Truckin' |
| TV Shows | Parenthood, Trust Me, Boston Legal |
Social profile links
Quotes
| # | Quote |
|---|---|
| 1 | [on who deserves the 2013 Emmy for Supporting Actress in a Drama Series] I love Anna Gunn. She's great. And we share the same manager, so I feel like there's a sisterhood there. |
| 2 | "If something strikes me as really funny, very intriguing or really touching, then I just go and do it. It's never about managing my career in a way that this would be a good move. I have enough people telling me what to do, so I think that when I read something, if I admire the writing and who's directing it, I just go for it." Interview, April 2001. |
Facts
| # | Fact |
|---|---|
| 1 | Daughter of Nancy Brokaw. |
| 2 | Has three sisters: Brigette Corcoran-Brokaw, Jessica Brokaw and Kerry Brokaw. |
| 3 | Favorite movie is Radio Flyer (1992). |
| 4 | Favorite singer is Cat Stevens. |
| 5 | Potter and Christopher Allison had their first child, daughter named Molly Brigid Allison, on August 3, 2005. |
| 6 | She appeared as "Dalina" for the pilot of the US version of the Peruvian TV show Nubeluz (1990), which was never aired. |
| 7 | During the 2003 TV development season, she appeared in the CBS comedy The Lunchbox Chronicles (2003), which failed to get picked up. Early in 2004, she was cast opposite Chris O'Donnell and Jay Harrington in the unsuccessful comedy pilot "The Amazing Westermans", also at CBS. |
| 8 | Gave birth to a girl, Molly Brigid Allison, on August 3, 2005 weighing in at 7 lb. 3 oz. |
| 9 | Married an orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Daniel Christopher Allison. |
| 10 | Has 2 sons; Daniel Potter (born 1990) and Liam Potter (born 1994) with her ex-husband, Tom Potter. |
| 11 | The song "Mrs. Potter's Lullaby" by Counting Crows was written about her. |
Pictures
Movies
Actress
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seamlessly She | 2016 | TV Series | |
| Parenthood | 2010-2015 | TV Series | Kristina Braverman |
| Truckin' | 2014 | Short | Heather Fairchild |
| Disordered | 2014 | Short | Monica Lynch |
| Trust Me | 2009 | TV Series | Sarah Krajicek-Hunter |
| The Last House on the Left | 2009 | Emma | |
| Lower Learning | 2008 | Laura Buchwald | |
| Protect and Serve | 2007 | TV Movie | Lizzie Borelli |
| Boston Legal | 2004-2005 | TV Series | Lori Colson |
| Reversible Errors | 2004 | TV Movie | Muriel Wynn |
| Saw | 2004 | Alison Gordon | |
| The Amazing Westermans | 2004 | TV Movie | |
| The Lunchbox Chronicles | 2003 | TV Movie | Kate |
| I'm with Lucy | 2002 | Lucy | |
| Along Came a Spider | 2001 | Jezzie Flannigan | |
| Head Over Heels | 2001 | Amanda | |
| Heaven or Vegas | 1999 | Lilli | |
| Patch Adams | 1998 | Carin | |
| Without Limits | 1998 | Mary Marckx | |
| The Very Thought of You | 1998 | Martha | |
| A Cool, Dry Place | 1998 | Kate Durrell | |
| Con Air | 1997 | Tricia Poe | |
| Bulletproof | 1996 | Biker's Woman | |
| The Young and the Restless | 1973 | TV Series | Sharon Newman #1 (1994) |
Producer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recycled Babies | 2013 | TV Mini-Series executive producer - 7 episodes | |
| The Lunchbox Chronicles | 2003 | TV Movie producer |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome Back Potter | 2016 | TV Series | Herself |
| Home & Family | 2013-2016 | TV Series | Herself - Guest / Herself |
| Hollywood Today Live | 2016 | TV Series | Herself |
| Talk Stoop with Cat Greenleaf | 2015-2016 | TV Series | Herself - Guest |
| Cake Wars | 2015 | TV Series | Herself - Guest Judge |
| Celebrity Family Feud | 2015 | TV Series | Herself |
| Extra | 2015 | TV Series | Herself |
| The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson | 2010-2015 | TV Series | Herself - Guest |
| The 41st Annual People's Choice Awards | 2015 | TV Special | Herself |
| The Meredith Vieira Show | 2014 | TV Series | Herself - Guest |
| Today | 2012-2014 | TV Series | Herself - Guest |
| Hollywood Game Night | 2014 | TV Series | Herself - Celebrity Player |
| The Queen Latifah Show | 2013-2014 | TV Series | Herself - Guest |
| The Arsenio Hall Show | 2014 | TV Series | Herself - Guest |
| 71st Golden Globe Awards | 2014 | TV Special | Herself - Nominee (uncredited) |
| Access Hollywood Live | 2013 | TV Series | Herself - Guest |
| Entertainment Tonight | 2013 | TV Series | Herself |
| The Hollywood Reporter Emmy Roundtable | 2013 | Video | Herself |
| After Lately | 2013 | TV Series | Herself |
| The 39th Annual People's Choice Awards | 2013 | TV Special | Herself - Presenter |
| Sugar Dome | 2012 | TV Series | Herself - Guest Judge |
| The Talk | 2012 | TV Series | Herself - Guest |
| Chelsea Lately | 2010 | TV Series | Herself - Guest |
| Infanity | 2010 | TV Series documentary | Herself |
| Up Close with Carrie Keagan | 2009 | TV Series | Herself - Guest |
| Head Case | 2008 | TV Series | Herself |
| The View | 2005 | TV Series | Herself - Guest |
| The Making of 'Along Came a Spider' | 2001 | Video documentary short | Herself |
| The Rosie O'Donnell Show | 2001 | TV Series | Herself - Guest |
| The Medicinal Value of Laughter | 1999 | Video documentary short | Herself |
Archive Footage
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lennon or McCartney | 2014 | Documentary short | Herself |
| Chelsea Lately | 2013 | TV Series | Kristina Braverman in 'Parenthood' |
Awards
Won Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Critics' Choice TV Award | Critics Choice Television Awards | Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series | Parenthood (2010) |
Nominated Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Festival Award | Hang Onto Your Shorts Film Festival, NJ | Best Actress in a Comedy Short Film | Truckin' (2014) |
| 2014 | Golden Globe | Golden Globes, USA | Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television | Parenthood (2010) |
| 2013 | Gold Derby TV Award | Gold Derby Awards | Drama Supporting Actress | Parenthood (2010) |
| 2013 | TCA Award | Television Critics Association Awards | Individual Achievement in Drama | Parenthood (2010) |
| 2013 | TV Guide Award | TV Guide Awards | Favorite Actress | Parenthood (2010) |
| 2009 | Fright Meter Award | Fright Meter Awards | Best Supporting Actress | The Last House on the Left (2009) |
| 2006 | Actor | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series | Boston Legal (2004) |
Source: IMDb, Wikipedia
