Deirdre Quinn

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Deirdre Quinn
Born (1973-09-16) September 16, 1973 (age 50)
Occupation Television actress
Years active1996–2008
SpouseBrett Karns (2004–present) [1]
Children1

Deirdre Quinn (born September 16, 1973) is an American model and actress, known for her role as Miss Texas in the 2000 film Miss Congeniality .

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Early life and education

Quinn grew up outside Philadelphia and is a graduate of Germantown Academy. At the age of 12, she was discovered by a photographer at a bat mitzvah, and soon was signed to Wilhelmina Models, appearing in many campaigns, including a commercial for Irish Spring. [2] Quinn is a graduate in theatre from the University of Lynchburg and New York University. [3] [4]

Career

Quinn is known for her roles as Miss Texas, Sandra Bullock's roommate in the mega comedy hit, Miss Congeniality , "Texas" Tina in the television series Heroes , and roles in films such as Aces 'N' Eights , The Last Dance, The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer , and appearances in CSI: Crime Scene Investigation , CSI: NY and K-Ville .

Personal life

Quinn married Brett Karns on April 4, 2004. Their wedding was featured in the summer 2005 edition of American bridal magazine Inside Weddings. [1] Since the birth of her daughter, Quinn has retired from acting and modelling. [5] [6]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2000 Miss Congeniality Mary Jo 'Texas'
2002New SuitBig Agency Receptionist
2002Lying for a LivingDocumentary

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1996 The City NatashaEpisode dated 26 September 1996
1997 Apartment 2F Hot Video GirlEpisode: "Ass Clock"
2000 Diagnosis: Murder Teri DeeganEpisode: "Sleight-of-Hand"
2000The Last DanceYoung Helen ParkerTelevision film
2000 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Shannon the Flight AttendantEpisode: "Unfriendly Skies"
2003 The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer FannyTelevision film
2005 E-Ring Sharon StarkeyEpisode: "The Forgotten"
2006 CSI: NY Elle JeffriesEpisode: "Stealing Home"
2006 Heroes Tina7 episodes
2007 K-Ville Sarah NapierEpisode: "Pilot"
2008 Aces 'N' Eights Jo TannerTelevision film

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