Teri Polo Biography: Husband, Net Worth, IMDb, Movies, TV Shows, Age, Height, Parents, Siblings, Children

Theresa Elizabeth Polo, known professionally as Teri Polo, is an American actress who gained widespread recognition for her role as Pamela Martha Byrnes-Focker in the Meet the Parents film trilogy.

Her portrayal of Pam, the fiancée and later wife of Ben Stiller‘s character, showcased her talent for blending humor with heartfelt emotion, making her a memorable presence in the series.

Profile

• Full name: Theresa Elizabeth Polo
• Nickname: Teri
• Date of birth: June 1, 1969
• Age: 56 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: Dover, Delaware, USA
• State of origin: Delaware
• Nationality: American
• Profession: Actress
• Height: 5 feet 7 inches (170 cm)
• Parents: Jane (née Gentry) and Vincent Polo
• Siblings: Two brothers, Mike Polo and Steve Polo
• Spouse: Anthony Moore (m. 1997; div. 2005)
• Children: Griffin Moore (b. 2002), Bayley Wollam (b. 2007)
• Relationship status: Single (as of 2025)
• Religion: N/A
• Ethnicity: Italian, German, and English descent
• Net worth: $800,000

Early Life and Education

At 56 years old in 2024, Teri Polo was born on June 1, 1969, in Dover, Delaware, to Jane, a homemaker, and Vincent Polo, a stereo systems designer. She has two brothers, Mike and Steve. Polo‘s heritage includes Italian, German, and English roots.

From the age of five, she immersed herself in ballet, dedicating 13 years to the art form. Her commitment led her to the School of American Ballet in New York City at 13. At 17, she transitioned from dance to modeling and acting, moving to New York after winning a modeling contest.

Personal Life

In April 1997, Polo married photographer Anthony Moore, and they welcomed a son, Griffin, in 2002. The couple divorced in 2005.

Subsequently, Polo began a relationship with drummer Jamie Wollam, whom she met on a video set in 2006. They had a daughter, Bayley, in 2007, but parted ways in 2012. As of 2025, Polo is not publicly known to be in a relationship.

Career

Polo‘s acting career commenced with the TV series Loving in 1987. She gained prominence with roles in The Phantom of the Opera (1990) and as a regular on Northern Exposure.

Her portrayal of Pam Byrnes in Meet the Parents (2000) and its sequels solidified her status in Hollywood. She also starred in The West Wing as Helen Santos and led the cast of The Fosters from 2013 to 2018.

Net Worth

Teri Polo‘s net worth is estimated at approximately $800,000, primarily earned through her extensive acting career in television and film.

Social Media

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Filmography

• Meet the Parents (2000)
• Meet the Fockers (2004)
• Little Fockers (2010)
• The Arrival (1996)
• Domestic Disturbance (2001)
• The Hole (2009)