Emily Procter

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Biography

A gorgeous, perky blond with milky white skin, a petite figure and a snappy twang, Emily Procter has built a strong career out of her Steel Magnolia-style Southern charm.

When the Raleigh, North Carolina, native tried to get into the theater department at East Carolina University, they told the future "CSI: Miami" star that they were full. Procter studied journalism and dance instead and got a job as a weather girl on the Greenville CBS …

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Job Title

Actor

Born

October 8, 1968

Career Milestones

2006

Reprised her role for the final episodes of the NBC White House drama, "The West Wing"

2006

Co-starred with Martin Lawrence in the comedy "Big Momma's House 2"

2002

Cast as Calleigh Duquesne, a ballistics specialist in the hit CBS drama "CSI: Miami"

2000

Joined the cast of "The West Wing" (NBC) as Ainsley Hayes, a conservative Republican

1999

Had supporting roles in both "Guinevere" and the Scottish film "The Big Tease"

1998

Starred opposite Leslie Nielsen in "The Family Plan"

1997

First lead role opposite David Schwimmer in HBO's "Breast Men"

1996

Had a small role as a former girlfriend in Cameron Crowe's "Jerry Maguire" starring Tom Cruise

1996

Made film debut with a small role in "Leaving Las Vegas"

1995

Appeared on "Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman" (ABC) and Friends (NBC)

1992

Moved to Los Angeles to pusue acting