Maura Tierney

Maura Therese Tierney Morrissette (born February 3, 1965) is an Irish-American film and television actress, most recently known for her role on NBC's drama ER.

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She was born in Boston, Massachusetts, and studied drama at New York University and Circle-in-the-Square Theatre School. She lives in Los Angeles and New York together with her husband, Billy Morrissette, an actor-turned-director, and her pug, named Rose Kennedy. Maura, the daugher of Pat and Joe Tierney, a prominent former Boston politician, doesn't have any children.

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Maura Tierney also won the second season tournament of Bravo's Celebrity Poker Showdown against Lauren Graham, her former NewsRadio colleague. The show is hosted by Dave Foley, who also starred with Maura in NewsRadio. For some more trivia, Maura Tierney has recently collaborated with NewsRadio writer Joe Furey for a special "Working with Joe Furey" featurette for Furey's Love and Support.

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February 3: February 3 is the 34th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. There are 331 days remaining, (332 in leap years)....

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Irish-American: Irish Americans are residents or citizens of the United States who claim Irish ancestry. Most Irish-Americans claim Irish Catholic ancestry, though some Scots-Irish Americans also consider themselves Irish-American. Including the Scots-Irish, Irish Americans currently make up roughly 15% of all Amer...

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