Pamela Adlon Biography: Height, Age, Net Worth, Husband, Kids, Parents, Movies, Ethnicity

Biography

Pamela Fionna Segall-Adlon is a renowned American actress, voice actress, writer, and producer born on July 9, 1966, in New York City.

Best known for her role as Bobby Hill in the animated series King of the Hill, for which she won an Emmy, Adlon has also lent her voice to projects like Recess and Tinker Bell.

She created, starred in, and produced the critically acclaimed FX series Better Things (2016–2022), earning multiple Emmy nominations for her semi-autobiographical portrayal of a single mother and actress.

With a career spanning over three decades, Adlon is celebrated for her versatile voice work and authentic storytelling in comedy and drama.

American actress
Pamela Adlon
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Pamela Fionna Segall-Adlon
Stage Name:	Pamela Adlon
Born:	9 July 1966 (age 58 years old)
Place of Birth:	Manhattan, New York, United States
Nationality:	American
Education:	Sarah Lawrence College,
Height:	152 cm
Parents:	Don Segall, Marina L Segall
Siblings:	Gregory Segall, Penina Segall
Spouse:	Felix O. Adlon (m. 1996–2010)
Boyfriend • Partner:	Not Dating
Children:	Gideon Adlon, Valentine Rocky Adlon, Odessa A’zion
Occupation:	Actress • Producer
Net Worth:	$16 million (USD)

Early Life & Education

Pamela Adlon, born Pamela Fionna Segall on July 9, 1966, in New York City, New York, grew up in a creative and culturally rich environment that shaped her multifaceted career in entertainment.

Her father, Donald Maxwell “Don” Segall (1933–1994), was an American television comedy writer-producer, comic book author, and writer of science fiction and erotic fiction under pseudonyms like Troy Conway. He worked on shows such as The Dave Garroway Show, which evolved into AM New York and later The Today Show.

Her mother, Marina Lucy Segall (née Leece), is of English descent, with some Irish, Northern Irish, and Welsh ancestry, and originally an Anglican; she converted to Judaism upon marrying Don, who was born to a Jewish family of Russian-Jewish and Ukrainian-Jewish descent. Pamela herself identifies with her Jewish heritage, influenced by her father’s background and her mother’s conversion.

Adlon‘s early life was split between New York City and Los Angeles due to her father’s work as a journeyman, writer, and producer, leading to a bi-coastal upbringing. She resided at Carnegie House, located at 100 West 57th Street in Manhattan, and spent time on sound stages with her father, immersing herself in the entertainment world from a young age.

She has an older brother, Gregory Segall, and a sister, Penina Segall. The family was exposed to Hollywood’s fringes through her father’s connections, including minor screenwriters and industry peers. A close friend from her youth was actress Ricki Lake, whom she met at Manhattan’s Professional Children’s School.

Pamela began performing at age nine, initially doing voice-over work at a radio station owned by one of her father’s friends. This early exposure led to acting roles in television and film, including her debut in Grease 2 (1982). For her education, she attended local schools in Los Angeles and New York and later enrolled at Sarah Lawrence College for a semester, though her focus shifted to her burgeoning career in entertainment.

Adlon‘s diverse ethnicity (Ashkenazi Jewish from her father, English with Irish, Northern Irish, and Welsh from her mother) and Jewish religious background, combined with her early immersion in the arts, laid the foundation for her versatile career as an actress, voice artist, writer, producer, and director.

Career

Pamela Adlon has cultivated a dynamic and multifaceted career spanning more than four decades, excelling as an actress, voice artist, writer, producer, and director.

Known for her distinctive voice and authentic storytelling, Adlon began her journey in entertainment at just nine years old, starting with voice-over work at a radio station. Her early talent quickly translated to screen roles, including her film debut in Grease 2 (1982) and appearances in TV series like The Facts of Life (1983–1984) and Night Court (1984).

Her major breakthrough came in voice acting, most notably as Bobby Hill in the long-running animated series King of the Hill (1997–2010). The role earned her a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Voice-Over Performance in 2002, cementing her place as a standout talent in animation.

Adlon’s voice became iconic through characters such as Ashley Spinelli in Recess (1997–2001), Vidia in the Tinker Bell films (2008–2014), and roles in Time Squad, Phineas and Ferb (2007–2015), The Big Bang Theory (2007), and Milo Murphy’s Law (2016–2019).

In live-action, Adlon appeared in films such as Say Anything… (1989) and Bed of Roses (1996), while taking on recurring roles in hit series like Californication (2007–2014), where she played Marcy Runkle, and Louie (2010–2015) as Pamela. Her creative partnership with Louis C.K. on Louie—where she contributed as an actress, writer, and producer—played a pivotal role in refining her voice behind the camera.

Adlon’s most acclaimed work came with the creation of Better Things (2016–2022), an FX series on which she starred, wrote, directed, and produced. Loosely based on her own life as a single mother raising three daughters, the show garnered widespread critical praise for its poignant and nuanced storytelling. Better Things earned multiple Emmy nominations, including Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series, and was celebrated for its raw, relatable portrayal of motherhood, identity, and everyday life.

In addition to her work on Better Things, Adlon has directed episodes of various series and continued her voice work in projects like The King of Staten Island (2020).

Social Media

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Personal Life

Pamela Adlon was born on July 9, 1966, making her 58 years old. She was married to Felix O. Adlon, a German screenwriter, director, and producer, from 1996 to 2010.

Felix is the son of renowned German filmmaker Percy Adlon. The couple divorced in 2010 after 14 years of marriage, citing irreconcilable differences. There is no record of Adlon remarrying since her divorce.

She has three daughters with Felix Adlon: Gideon Adlon (born 1997), Odessa A’zion (born 2000), and Valentine “Rocky” Adlon (born 2003). All three have pursued careers in acting, with Gideon and Odessa gaining recognition in films and series like Blockers (2018) and Grand Army (2020), respectively.

Pamela Adlon stands at 5 feet (152 cm) tall. She has kept her personal life relatively private, and there is little documented information about her dating history post-divorce.

After her split from Felix Adlon in 2010, she has not publicly confirmed any long-term romantic relationships. Her focus has largely been on her career and raising her daughters, as reflected in her semi-autobiographical series Better Things.

Net Worth

Pamela Adlon’s net worth is estimated at around $16 million. This wealth stems from her extensive career as an actress, voice actress, writer, producer, and director.

Her Emmy-winning role as Bobby Hill in King of the Hill, along with voice work in series like Recess and Tinker Bell, has been a steady income source. Her creation and starring role in Better Things (2016–2022), where she also served as writer, director, and producer, significantly boosted her earnings.

Additional income comes from real estate investments, including properties in Los Angeles, and her work in films like Grease 2 and Say Anything….

Filmography

Television

Acting (Live-Action)

• The Facts of Life (1983–1984) – Kelly Affinado
• Night Court (1984) – Andy / Stella
• Wiseguy (1988) – Tanya
• 21 Jump Street (1989) – Dori
• Star Trek: The Next Generation (1990) – Oji
• The Adventures of Ford Fairlane (1990) – Pussycat
• Boston Legal (2007–2008) – Emma Path
• Californication (2007–2014) – Marcy Runkle
• Louie (2010–2015) – Pamela
• Better Things (2016–2022) – Sam Fox (also creator, writer, director, producer)

Voice Acting (Animated Series)

• The Redd Foxx Show (1986) – Toni Rutledge
• Rugrats (1992–2004) – Dean, Babies
• Quack Pack (1996) – Dewey Duck, Huey Duck
• Recess (1997–2001) – Ashley Spinelli
• King of the Hill (1997–2010) – Bobby Hill, additional voices (Emmy Award for Outstanding Voice-Over Performance, 2002)
• 101 Dalmatians: The Series (1997–1998) – Lucky
• Big Guy and Rusty the Boy Robot (1999–2001) – Rusty
• Time Squad (2001–2003) – Otto Osworth
• The Oblongs (2001–2002) – Milo Oblong, Jared Klimer, The Debbies
• Teacher’s Pet (2002) – Tyler, Taylor, Trevor
• All Grown Up! (2003–2008) – Sean
• Pound Puppies (2010–2013) – Taboo, Rebound
• Phineas and Ferb (2007–2015) – Additional voices
• The Big Bang Theory (2007) – Halley Wolowitz (voice)
• Milo Murphy’s Law (2016–2019) – Brigette Murphy
• Bunk’d (2018) – Nadine
• This Is Us (2019–2020) – Dr. Barbara Bell
• Human Resources (2022–2023) – Sonya Poinsettia

Writing/Producing/Directing

• Louie (2010–2015) – Consulting producer, writer for several episodes
• Better Things (2016–2022) – Creator, writer, executive producer, director of multiple episodes

Film

Acting (Live-Action)

• Grease 2 (1982) – Dolores Rebchuck
• Bad Manners (1984) – Girl Joey
• Say Anything… (1989) – Rebecca
• After Midnight (1989) – Cheryl
• The Gate II: Trespassers (1990) – Liz
• Bed of Roses (1996) – Kim
• Sgt. Bilko (1996) – Sgt. Raquel Barbella
• Plump Fiction (1997) – Vallory Cox
• Eat Your Heart Out (1997) – Samantha
• Some Girl (1998) – Jenn
• The King of Staten Island (2020) – Gina

Voice Acting (Animated Films)

• Kiki’s Delivery Service (1989, English dub) – Ket
• FernGully: The Last Rainforest (1992) – Fairy — Tinker Bell (2008) – Vidia
• Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure (2009) – Vidia
• Secret of the Wings (2012) – Vidia
• Tinker Bell and the Pirate Fairy (2014) – Vidia
• The Pirate Fairy (2014) – Vidia

Other Notable Work

• Squirrel Boy (2006–2007) – Andy Larkmon, Mrs. Flatbottom
• Mongo Wrestling Alliance (2011) – Various voices
• Bob’s Burgers (2011–present) – Olsen Benner, additional voices
• Adventure Time (2012–2017) – Magic Man’s Hat
• Rick and Morty (2015) – Vermigurber’s Child
• The Loud House (2016–present) – Additional voices
• Devs (2020) – Dr. Bell (miniseries)