Gloria Reuben
Actress and producer, ER star
Born
June 9th, 1964
60 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
Canada
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Born in Canada and raised in the United States, a career as an actress began in the early 1990s. Gained prominence for a role as Jeanie Boulet on the television series ER, which ran from 1994 to 2009. Also gained recognition for performances in films such as Time to Dance and the TV series The Event. Additionally worked as a producer and received critical acclaim for various roles across film and television.
Starred as Jeanie Boulet on ER
Appeared in The Event
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