Vanessa Ferlito

American actress in Hollywood films

Vanessa Ferlito - American actress in Hollywood films
Born

December 28th, 1977
47 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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Born in 1977, this actress began a career in television and film, gaining recognition for roles in popular series and movies. Appeared in the television series '24' as Claudia Hernandez and 'CSI: NY' as Aiden Burn. Notable film appearances include roles in 'Spectrum' and 'Grindhouse'. Associated with strong, memorable characters, she developed a dedicated fan base over the years.

Played Claudia Hernandez in '24'

Played Aiden Burn in 'CSI: NY'

Appeared in 'Grindhouse'

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