• Christina Hendricks is a television and film actress who has appeared on ER, Firefly and Mad Men. Because of her voluptuous figure, Hendricks has been compared to Marilyn Monroe. In September 2008, the Los Angeles Times touted her as an actress who "could singlehandedly bring back hips."Los Angeles Times: Is Joan on 'Mad Men' too plump for primetime? (September 4, 2008)

• Fast Facts

  1. Full name: Christine Elise McCarthy
  2. Born: May 3, 1978
  3. Birthplace: Knoxville, Tennessee
  4. Raised in Twin Falls, Idaho
  5. Brother: Aaron Hendricks, host of GeeksOn
  6. Engaged to actor Geoffrey ArendPeople: Mad Men's Christina Hendricks Gets Engaged (December 15, 2008)

• Engagement

  On December 15, 2008, Hendricks' rep announced to People Magazine that the actress is engaged to actor Geoffrey Arend. The couple's wedding date has not yet been revealed.People: Mad Men's Christina Hendricks Gets Engaged (December 15, 2008)

• Background

  Hendricks made her mark in a number of guest television appearances. Her first break came when she became a regular on the series Beggars & Choosers. Since then, she has had roles on several other television series including The Big Time, The Court and Kevin Hill. She has also guest-starred on several television shows, including Angel, Miss Match, Tru Calling, Presidio Med, Without a Trace and Las Vegas.

  Currently, Hendricks has a regular supporting role in the Golden Globe winning AMC series Mad Men, which centers on the world of advertising in New York City circa 1960.

• Filmography

  • 2008: La Cucina
  • 2007: Life
  • 2007: South of Pico
  • 2007: The Making of Mad Men
  • 2007: Mad Men
  • 2006: Las Vegas
  • 2002-2003: Firefly
  • 2003: Hunger Point
  • 2002: The Big Time
  • 1999: Sorority

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