Early Life and Education
This timeline covers Jennifer Aniston's early life, family background, and her educational journey.
February 11, 1969
Birth
Jennifer Joanna Aniston was born in Sherman Oaks, California, to actors John Aniston and Nancy Dow.
1970s
Childhood in Greece and the U.S.
Spent a year of her childhood in Greece with her family before moving to Eddystone, Pennsylvania, and then New York City.
1979-1987
Education at Rudolf Steiner School
Attended the Rudolf Steiner School in New York, where she developed her passion for drama and art.
1987
Graduation from Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School
Graduated from Manhattan's Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts.
Late 1980s
Early Stage Productions
Began appearing in stage productions, including Off-Broadway plays like "For Dear Life" and "Dancing on Checker's Grave".
