An American actress born on November 29, 1961, she began her career as a model before transitioning to acting. She gained recognition for her role as Jenny Gardner Nelson on the soap opera "All My Children," earning a Daytime Emmy nomination. She is best known for her portrayal of Detective Diane Russell on "NYPD Blue," a role that earned her an Emmy Award. Her career includes roles in series such as "Army Wives" and appearances in various films and TV movies.