Maggie Jakobson Biography: Age, Net Worth, Instagram, Spouse, Height, Wiki, Parents, Siblings, Children, Movies

Maggie Wheeler, previously known by her maiden name, Maggie Jakobson, is an accomplished American actress for her memorable roles in popular television shows.

She is best known for her roles as Janice on the hit sitcom Friends and Anita on the series Ellen.

Profile

• Full Name: Maggie Jakobson
• Stage Name: Maggie Jakobson
• Born: August 7 1961
• Age: 63 years old
• Birthplace: New York, United States.
• Nationality: American 
• Occupation: Actress 
• Height: 1.63m
• Parent: John Jakobson and Barbara Jakobson
• Siblings: unknown 
• Spouse: Daniel Borden Wheeler
• Children: Juno Wheeler and Gemma Wheeler
• Relationship: married 
• Net Worth:  $2 million

Early Life And Education

Maggie Wheeler was born on August 7 1961, in New York, United States. She was raised by her parents, John Jakobson and Barbara Jakobson, though the media is unaware of any potential siblings she may have had.

Maggie attended Sarah Lawrence College, where she likely honed her craft and developed a passion for the arts. As an American citizen, her ethnicity is American, and her religious affiliation is Christianity.

Career

Maggie Wheeler briefly worked as a voice actor in the 1980s. She voiced the villainess Melodia, heroine Steelheart/Emily Hart, and all female characters in the animated series SilverHawks.

She also contributed to the Karate Kat and Mini-Monsters segments of The Comic Strip. In 1989, she appeared alongside David Duchovny in the live-action film New Year’s Day.

After becoming Maggie Wheeler, there were rumours that she auditioned for the role of Monica Geller on the hit sitcom Friends. Still, she denied this, stating she only auditioned for the role of Janice Goralnik, a recurring love interest of Chandler Bing, which she was invited to play.

Wheeler also auditioned for the role of Debra Barone on Everybody Loves Raymond. Still, the part ultimately went to Patricia Heaton, though Wheeler did play Debra’s friend Linda in a recurring role.

Wheeler had a star billing in the first season of the sitcom Ellen and also appeared in episodes of Seinfeld, ER, The X-Files, and other popular television shows.

In 1997, she voiced Harley Quinn’s replacement in a Batman: The Animated Series episode, and in 1998, she appeared in the remake of Disney’s The Parent Trap. Wheeler has also provided voice work for animated series such as Barbie of Swan Lake and Archer.

More recently, in 2011, Wheeler guest-starred on the Disney Channel series Shake It Up. In addition to acting, she is the co-founder and director of the Golden Bridge Community Choir in Hollywood and leads vocal workshops at various venues.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @magsjacobson
• Facebook handle: Maggie Jakobson
• Twitter handle: @MaggieJakobson

Personal Life

Maggie Wheeler is happily married to Daniel Borden Wheeler. Their union, forged on October 20, 1990, is a testament to the enduring power of love and commitment.

Maggie and Daniel have been blessed with the joy of two children, Juno Wheeler and Gemma Wheeler. As they have navigated the years, their bond has only grown stronger, filled with the happiness and contentment of a shared life well-lived. 

Filmography

• Friends (Janice Rosenstein)   
• Ellen (Anita)   
• Archer (Trinette McGoon)   
• Shameless   
• Californication   
• Curb Your Enthusiasm
• The Closer   
• How I Met Your Mother   
• Everybody Loves Raymond   
• Will & Grace   
• Seinfeld   
• Doogie Howser, M.D.   
• The Parent Trap   
• The Addams Family (voice)  

Net Worth

Maggie Wheeler, the renowned American actress, Known for her memorable roles in popular television shows, has amassed an estimated net worth of $2 million, reflecting her successful and prolific acting career over the years.