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)....

1965: 1965 was a common year starting on Friday (link goes to calendar)....

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...


Maura Tierney related Images and Photos (experimental)

Maura Leone
Maura Leone
Gene Tierney
Gene Tierney
Gene Tierney  c.1940s
Gene Tierney c.1940s
Belle Starr  Gene Tierney  Randolph Scott  1941
Belle Starr Gene Tierney Randolph Scott 1941
Black Widow  Ginger Rogers  Van Heflin  Gene Tierney  George Raft  Peggy Ann Garner  1954
Black Widow Ginger Rogers Van Heflin Gene Tierney George Raft Peggy Ann Garner 1954
Thunder Birds  Clockwise from Left: Gene Tierney  Preston Foster  John Sutton  1942
Thunder Birds Clockwise from Left: Gene Tierney Preston Foster John Sutton 1942
Tobacco Road  Ward Bond  Charles Grapewin  Gene Tierney  1941
Tobacco Road Ward Bond Charles Grapewin Gene Tierney 1941
Born to Kill  Claire Trevor  Walter Slezak  Lawrence Tierney  1947
Born to Kill Claire Trevor Walter Slezak Lawrence Tierney 1947

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Introduction
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Selected film roles
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