Nia Vardalos
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- September 24, 1962
- Place of birth
- Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Biography
Antonia Eugenia "Nia" Vardalos (born September 24, 1962) is a Canadian-American actress, screenwriter, director, and producer. Her most notable work is the 2002 film My Big Fat Greek Wedding, which garnered her nominations for the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay, and the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Comedy or Musical. She's also known for starring in the sequel My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2, and the TV series My Big Fat Greek Life.
She starred in the films Connie and Carla, My Life in Ruins, I Hate Valentine's Day, and Helicopter Mom. She starred on TV as Domino in Team Knight Rider and as Annie Spiro in Graves. She hosted The Great American Baking Show along with her then husband, actor Ian Gómez.
Movies with Nia Vardalos
- My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2002 · ★ 6.5
- Larry Crowne 2011 · ★ 6.0
- My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 2016 · ★ 6.0
- The Curse of Bridge Hollow 2022 · ★ 6.6
- Wonder Woman: Bloodlines 2019 · ★ 6.9
- My Life in Ruins 2009 · ★ 6.1
- For a Good Time, Call... 2012 · ★ 5.8
- Charming 2018 · ★ 6.3
- I Hate Valentine's Day 2009 · ★ 5.3
- My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 2023 · ★ 5.9
- You, Me & Tuscany 2026 · ★ 7.3
- Connie and Carla 2004 · ★ 5.9
- Same Time, Next Christmas 2019 · ★ 6.7
- An American Girl: McKenna Shoots for the Stars 2012 · ★ 6.8
- Dealin' with Idiots 2013 · ★ 5.3
- Helicopter Mom 2015 · ★ 5.0
- A Taste of Christmas 2020 · ★ 6.0
- SNL50: The Homecoming Concert 2025 · ★ 6.8
- Men Seeking Women 1997 · ★ 4.5
- Ivy + Bean: The Ghost That Had to Go 2022 · ★ 6.8
- Car Dogs 2016 · ★ 5.7
- Ivy + Bean 2022 · ★ 6.7
- Meet Prince Charming 1999 · ★ 4.8
- Greece: Secrets of the Past 2006 · ★ 6.3
- Poisoned Love: The Stacey Castor Story 2020 · ★ 6.2
- Boffo! Tinseltown's Bombs and Blockbusters 2006 · ★ 6.5
- Tiny Beautiful Things 2020
- The Dialogue: An Interview with Screenwriter Nia Vardalos 2007
- Star vs. the Forces of Evil: The Battle for Mewni 2017
Movies directed by Nia Vardalos
- I Hate Valentine's Day 2009 · ★ 5.3
- My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 2023 · ★ 5.9