Emily Procter
American actress
Emily Mallory Procter (born October 8, 1968) is an American actress. She is best known for her role as Detective Calleigh Duquesne on the television series CSI: Miami.
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Born | Emily Mallory Procter October 8, 1968 Raleigh, North Carolina, United States |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1995–present |
Children | 1 |
Relatives | Whit (brother) |
Early life
changeProcter was born in Raleigh, North Carolina and grew up there. She was adopted. Her parents William and Barbara divorced when she was three years old. She has an older brother Whit. She went to East Carolina University and got degrees in journalism and dance.
Career
changeShe went to the drama school for two years. She acted in movies like Leaving Las Vegas and Jerry Maguire, before she graduated. In 1988, she got her first main role in the film Breast Man.
Her breakthrough was on the TV series CSI: Miami. She played the role of Calleigh Duquesne from 2002 to 2012.