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<h2>Early Life and Family Background</h2>
<p>Born on September 19, 1962, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, <a href="/biography/cheri-oteri">Cheryl Ann Oteri</a>—professionally known as Cheri Oteri—spent much of her childhood in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania. She is one of four siblings, with a sister named Denise Oteri and two brothers, Brian Oteri and Tommy Oteri Jr. Cheri attended Archbishop Prendergast High School. Her aunt, Barbara Pietsch, is a well-known production designer. In 2008, her father, Gaetano Thomas Oteri, tragically passed away.</p>

<h2>Career Beginnings in Music and Comedy</h2>
<p>While attending high school, Oteri developed an interest in music. At 25, she moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in the music industry. She worked as a coordinator in the Promotion Department at A&M Records. Her sharp sense of humor quickly made her popular among colleagues, one of whom encouraged her to try comedy. Taking this advice, she joined The Groundlings, a well-regarded improv and sketch comedy troupe based in Los Angeles.</p>

<h2>Breakthrough on Saturday Night Live</h2>
<p>During a performance with The Groundlings, Oteri caught the attention of <a href="/biography/lorne-michaels">Lorne Michaels</a>, producer of the long-running comedy show Saturday Night Live (SNL). After auditioning in New York, she joined the SNL cast in 1995. She quickly became known for her high-energy characters and celebrity impressions.</p>

<p>Among her standout roles were Arianna, an enthusiastic cheerleader, and Rita DelVecchio, a loud neighbor inspired by her grandmother. She also portrayed Cass Van Rye, the co-host of the spoof talk show "Morning Latte." Oteri's celebrity impressions included Amy Fisher, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Debbie_Reynolds">Debbie Reynolds</a>, <a href="/biography/jennifer-lopez">Jennifer Lopez</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jessica_Simpson">Jessica Simpson</a>, <a href="/biography/barbara-walters">Barbara Walters</a>, <a href="/biography/mariah-carey">Mariah Carey</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yoko_Ono">Yoko Ono</a>, and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paula_Jones">Paula Jones</a>. She remained on the show until 2000.</p>

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<h2>Film Career and Notable Movie Roles</h2>
<p>Oteri made her film debut in 1997 with a role as Jane in the comedy Liar Liar, starring <a href="/biography/jim-carrey">Jim Carrey</a>. She gained further recognition for her portrayal of the tabloid reporter Gail Hailstorm in the 2000 horror-comedy Scary Movie. Over the years, she has appeared in a variety of films, including:</p>

<ul>
  <li>Lured Innocence (1999) as Molly</li>
  <li>Inspector Gadget (1999) as Mayor Wilson</li>
  <li>Sol Goode (2001) as Bernie Best</li>
  <li>Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd (2003) as Ms. Heller</li>
  <li>Surviving Eden (2004) as Maria Villanova</li>
  <li>Park (2006) as Claire</li>
  <li>Surveillance (2008) as Mom</li>
  <li>Bad Parents (2012) as Melissa</li>
</ul>

<h2>Television Appearances</h2>
<p>Oteri's television debut came in 1997 with a guest role as Cindy on the sitcom Just Shoot Me!. She continued to appear in various TV shows, including:</p>

<ul>
  <li>Ally McBeal (2001) as Melissa</li>
  <li>The Colin Quinn Show (2002) as The Wife</li>
  <li>Curb Your Enthusiasm (2002) as Martine</li>
</ul>

<h2>Personal Life and Net Worth</h2>
<p>Oteri has kept her personal life private. There is no publicly confirmed information regarding her marital status, husband, or any children. She was previously linked to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alec_Baldwin">actor</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alec_Baldwin">Alec Baldwin</a>, although that relationship has since ended.</p>

<p>As of recent estimates, her net worth is approximately $2 million, derived from her successful career in both film and television acting, as well as her notable tenure on Saturday Night Live.</p>

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