Christina Pickles
British-American actress
Christina Pickles (born 17 February 1935) is an English movie, stage, and television actress, best known for her long-running role of Nurse Helen Rosenthal in the hospital drama St. Elsewhere, for which she was nominated for four Emmy Awards. Pickles is also known as for playing Ross and Monica Geller's mother (alongside Elliott Gould) in the hit comedy sitcom Friends. She was born in Yorkshire, England. She is currently not married.
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![]() Pickles at the Governor's Ball held immediately after the 39th Annual Emmy Awards telecast, September 20, 1987 | |
Born | Christine Pickles[1] 17 February 1935 Halifax, West Yorkshire, England |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1964–2014 |
Spouse(s) | Victor Lobl (1962–1985; divorced); 2 children Ian Masters (2005–present) |
Children | Oliver Rebecca |