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Pauley Perrette

  • Actress
  • Producer
  • Director
IMDbProStarmeterTop 5,000762
Pauley Perrette
NCIS: Family First
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Family First (2016)
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Pauley Perrette is known to millions around the world as Abby Sciuto, the brilliant but offbeat forensic scientist on CBS's NCIS (2003). Her additional credits include appearances on such shows as Almost Famous (2000), The Ring (2002), 24 (2001), CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000), Murder One (1995), The Drew Carey Show (1995), Jesse (1998), Time of Your Life (1999), Philly (2001), Special Unit 2 (2001), Haunted (2002) and many independent films, commercials, and music videos.

Born in New Orleans, Pauley was raised in Alabama, Georgia, and all over the South. She was an undergrad honor student in sociology, psychology, and criminal science. She began her master's degree in criminal science at Georgia State University before moving to New York City. She worked as a bartender while pursuing an acting career.

In addition to being a talented actress, Pauley is also a director, producer, published writer, poet, photographer, spoken-word artist, and singer/songwriter. A passionate and dedicated advocate for civil rights, she is directing and producing a documentary about U.S. civil rights attorney and author Mark Lane. An ardent social and civil activist, Pauley is involved in many charitable organizations that work on behalf of animal rescue, civil rights, and LGBT rights. She is on the board of Project Angel Food and supports Habitat for Humanity, NoH8, PATH (People Assisting the Homeless), EQCA (Equality California), AIDS Walk LA, the Humane Society, AIDS Task Force, NOH8 Campaign, Los Angeles Zoo, Hope Gardens, Union Rescue Mission, DonorsChoose.org, APLA (AIDS Project Los Angeles), the Amanda Foundation, the American Red Cross, Out of the Closet, Top Cops, 5p21 (AIDS clinic), Strike Out AIDS, Petfinder.com, Hollywood Homeless Lunch, Campaign for Care, and Save the Children. Pauley is also an active congregant of the social and civilly active Hollywood United Methodist Church.

Her dedication to independent film has resulted in her winning, among other accolades, Best Actress in the Beverly Hills Films Festival 2010 for To Comfort You (2009). Being placed on several IT lists, including those of Entertainment Weekly and LA Weekly, she also was singled out as the only woman in the top 10 of the Q rankings, and tied with Tom Hanks and Morgan Freeman at #1 as the most favorable celebrities. In the E-Poll survey, she ranked #4 most liked celebrity.

Pauley was recently honored by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul as Community Advocate of the Year, by the Union Rescue Mission with the Heart for Service Award, by the Desert AIDS Project as Next Generation Advocate, and by the Union Rescue Mission for her social media efforts that saved Hope Gardens (a homeless shelter for women and children). She is finishing recording her new album with her band, Stop Making Friends, performing songs that she wrote and sings. She is also the former lead singer of the all-girl rock band Lo-Ball. She recently collaborated with new artist B. Taylor on his single, "Fire in Your Eyes," and soon will be heard on the Run-D.M.C. single "Attention Please."

Pauley has been a frequent entertaining guest on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005), Late Show with David Letterman (1993), Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (2009), and many other entertainment and talk shows.
BornMarch 27, 1969
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BornMarch 27, 1969
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    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 5 nominations total

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    Known for

    Wilmer Valderrama, Rocky Carroll, Gary Cole, Katrina Law, Sean Murray, Brian Dietzen, and Diona Reasonover in NCIS (2003)
    NCIS
    7.8
    TV Series
    • Abby Sciuto
    Kate Hudson in Almost Famous (2000)
    Almost Famous
    7.9
    • Alice Wisdom
    • 2000
    Superman vs. The Elite (2012)
    Superman vs. The Elite
    7.0
    Video
    • Lois Lane(voice)
    • 2012
    Joaquin Phoenix and Jeremy Suarez in Brother Bear (2003)
    Brother Bear
    6.9
    • Female Lover Bear(voice)
    • 2003

    Credits

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    Actress



    • Pauley Perrette in Broke (2020)
      Broke
      4.8
      TV Series
      • Jackie
      • 2020
    • Wilmer Valderrama, Rocky Carroll, Gary Cole, Katrina Law, Sean Murray, Brian Dietzen, and Diona Reasonover in NCIS (2003)
      NCIS
      7.8
      TV Series
      • Abby Sciuto
      • 2003–2018
    • Austin P. McKenzie in When We Rise (2017)
      When We Rise
      7.5
      TV Mini Series
      • Robin
      • 2017
    • Fantasy Hospital (2016)
      Fantasy Hospital
      6.7
      TV Series
      • Nickleby (voice)
      • 2016
    • Scott Bakula in NCIS: New Orleans (2014)
      NCIS: New Orleans
      6.8
      TV Series
      • Abby Sciuto
      • 2014–2016
    • Scooby-Doo! And Kiss: Rock and Roll Mystery (2015)
      Scooby-Doo! And Kiss: Rock and Roll Mystery
      6.4
      Video
      • Delilah Domino
      • The Crimson Witch (voice)
      • 2015
    • Inside NCIS
      8.6
      TV Mini Series
      • Abby Scuito
      • Self
      • 2012
    • I Am Bad (2012)
      I Am Bad
      5.9
      • Mom
      • 2012
    • Superman vs. The Elite (2012)
      Superman vs. The Elite
      7.0
      Video
      • Lois Lane (voice)
      • 2012
    • Terminator: Termination (2012)
      Terminator: Termination
      4.6
      Short
      • Sarah Connor (voice)
      • 2012
    • Pride (2011)
      Pride
      7.1
      Short
      • Angela
      • 2011
    • FCU: Fact Checkers Unit (2010)
      FCU: Fact Checkers Unit
      6.6
      TV Series
      • Pauley
      • 2010
    • Satan Hates You (2010)
      Satan Hates You
      4.0
      • Marie Flowers
      • 2010
    • The Singularity Is Near (2010)
      The Singularity Is Near
      6.4
      • Ramona
      • 2010
    • NCIS: Los Angeles (2009)
      NCIS: Los Angeles
      6.8
      TV Series
      • Abby Sciuto
      • 2009

    Producer



    • Studio One Forever (2023)
      Studio One Forever
      7.9
      • executive producer
      • 2023
    • Red Ribbons of Love (2023)
      Red Ribbons of Love
      Short
      • producer
      • 2023
    • Pauley Perrette in Broke (2020)
      Broke
      4.8
      TV Series
      • producer
      • 2020
    • The German King (2019)
      The German King
      7.6
      Short
      • executive producer
      • 2019
    • An Act of Love (2015)
      An Act of Love
      7.5
      • executive producer
      • 2015
    • Citizen Lane (2013)
      Citizen Lane
      8.7
      • executive producer
      • producer
      • 2013
    • The American Shame
      • associate producer
      • 2001

    Director



    • Red Ribbons of Love (2023)
      Red Ribbons of Love
      Short
      • Director
      • 2023
    • Citizen Lane (2013)
      Citizen Lane
      8.7
      • Director
      • 2013
    • Jenny
      Video
      • co-director
      • 2013

    • In-development projects at IMDbPro

    Videos58

    NCIS: The Eigth Season
    Trailer 0:17
    NCIS: The Eigth Season
    Ncis: Loose Cannons
    Trailer 1:40
    Ncis: Loose Cannons
    Ncis: Loose Cannons
    Trailer 1:40
    Ncis: Loose Cannons
    Ncis: After Hours
    Trailer 1:17
    Ncis: After Hours
    Ncis: Season 15
    Trailer 0:17
    Ncis: Season 15
    Ncis: Decompressed
    Trailer 1:23
    Ncis: Decompressed
    NCIS: Dead Letter
    Trailer 1:03
    NCIS: Dead Letter

    Personal details

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    • Official site
      • NCIS Blog on CBS.com
    • Alternative name
      • Pauley P.
    • Height
      • 5′ 10″ (1.78 m)
    • Born
      • March 27, 1969
      • New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
    • Spouse
      • Coyote ShiversOctober 20, 2000 - February 1, 2006 (divorced)
    • Children
      • No Children
    • Parents
        Donna Bell
    • Other works
      TV commercial: Volkswagen automobiles
    • Publicity listings
      • 4 Interviews
      • 10 Articles
      • 2 Magazine Cover Photos

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Has a tattoo on the side of her finger that reads "12 21:, which stands for Romans, Chapter 12, Verse 21: "Never be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.".
    • Quotes
      I am proudly voting No on Proposition 8. And am proud to be able to say, years from now when there are plenty more married couples of all types and shapes and colors and sizes trying to do the right thing with their marriage, that I did the right thing.
    • Trademarks
        Long black hair with straight bangs
    • Nickname
      • "P"

    FAQ

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    • How old is Pauley Perrette?
      56 years old
    • When was Pauley Perrette born?
      March 27, 1969
    • Where was Pauley Perrette born?
      New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
    • How tall is Pauley Perrette?
      5 feet 10 inches, or 1.78 meters
    • What is Pauley Perrette known for?
      Almost Famous, Brother Bear, NCIS, and Superman vs. The Elite

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