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Marg Helgenberger

  • Birthplace: Fremont, Nebraska
  • Birthday: November 16, 1958

A comely, red-haired leading lady with an open-faced, forceful manner, Marg Helgenberger began on the small screen as the feisty rookie police officer Siobhan Ryan on ABC's Irish-flavored daytime soap, "Ryan's Hope". After some primetime guest spots, she landed a regular role supporting Margot Kidder and James Reid on the short-lived CBS series about two former con artists, "Shell Game" (1987). She fared better with her second series, winning an Emmy for the provocative Vietnam War drama, "China Beach" (1988-91). As K.C., a prostitute who attac…more

Credits

Actor

Career Milestones

  • 2007

    Cast as Kevin Costner's wife in the thriller, "Mr. Brooks"

  • 2004

    Starred opposite Dennis Quaid and Scarlett Johansson in the comedy "In Good Company"

  • 2000

    Had featured role as the woman whose medical condition leads Julia Roberts to uncover the corporate wrongdoer in the hit film "Erin Brockovich

  • 2000

    Portrayed Patsy Ramsey in CBS miniseries about the killing of Jon Benet Ramsey, "Perfect Murder, Perfect Town"; second TV project with Ann-Margret

  • 2000 to 0000

    Returned to series television as Catherine Willows in the CBS drama "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation"; earned Golden Globe (2002) and Emmy (2003) nominations

Awards

  • 2005

    People's Choice Award: Favorite Female Television Star

  • 2001

    Blockbuster Award Nomination: Best Supporting Actress in a Drama

  • 1990

    Viewers for Quality Television Award: Best Supporting Actress in a Drama

  • 1989

    Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series

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