Marg Helgenberger
Television actress from CSI franchise
Born
November 16th, 1958
66 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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An accomplished actress, known for work in television and film. Gained prominence through a leading role in the long-running series 'CSI: Crime Scene Investigation' as Catherine Willows. Also starred in the series 'China Beach' as K.C. Koloski, earning critical acclaim. Participated in various stage productions, showcasing versatility as an actress. Received multiple awards throughout the career, including Emmy and Golden Globe nominations for outstanding performances.
Starred in 'CSI: Crime Scene Investigation'
Appeared in 'China Beach'
Won an Emmy Award
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