Courteney Cox

An American actress turned director, Courteney Cox was born on June 15, 1964 in Birmingham, Alabama, USA. She began directing in 2008, and mainly focuses on the comedy-drama genre with her most well-known film being "Just Before I Go" (2014); she has also directed several episodes of the popular TV show "Cougar Town", for which she received a Critics' Choice Television Award. Although Cox's directorial style is still evolving, she shows an aptitude for eliciting strong performances from her actors and a flair for comedic timing. On a personal note, Cox's transition from being in front of the camera to behind it reflects her versatility, tenacity, and passion for storytelling.