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On the viewing horizon since the late 1980s, actress Maura Tierney has been a steady product of independent features, some hits and some misses, for close to a decade and a half. An odd and compelling beauty, she came from an upperscale Bostonian family and was raised in the Hyde Park district. Born February 3... See full bio »

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Maura Lynn Tierney
in Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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2012-2013 The Good Wife (TV series)
Maddie Hayward
– Going for the Gold (2013) … Maddie Hayward
– The Seven Day Rule (2013) … Maddie Hayward
– Je Ne Sais What? (2013) … Maddie Hayward
– The Art of War (2012) … Maddie Hayward
– Waiting for the Knock (2012) … Maddie Hayward
See all 7 episodes »
 
2012 Ruth & Erica (TV series)
Erica
– January (2012) … Erica
– December (2012) … Erica
– September (2012) … Erica
– August (2012) … Erica
– July (2012) … Erica
See all 10 episodes »
 
2012 Nature Calls
Janine
 
2011 The Office (TV series)
Mrs. California
– Mrs. California (2011) … Mrs. California
 
2009-2011 Rescue Me (TV series)
Kelly McPhee
– Brownies (2011) … Kelly McPhee
– Press (2011) … Kelly McPhee
– Menses (2011) … Kelly McPhee
– Drink (2009) … Kelly McPhee
– Jump (2009) … Kelly McPhee
See all 9 episodes »
 
2010-2011 The Whole Truth (TV series)
Kathryn Peale
– Perfect Witness (2011) … Kathryn Peale
– Young Love (2010) … Kathryn Peale
– Cold Case (2010) … Kathryn Peale
– Uncanny (2010) … Kathryn Peale
– Liars (2010) … Kathryn Peale
See all 10 episodes »
 
2010 Parenthood (TV series)
Sarah Braverman
– Pilot (2010) … Sarah Braverman (scenes deleted) (uncredited)
 
2009 Stuck (TV movie)
Maura
 
1999-2009 ER (TV series)
Nurse Abby Lockhart / Dr. Abby Lockhart
– Shifting Equilibrium (2009) … Dr. Abby Lockhart (also archive footage)
– The Book of Abby (2008) … Dr. Abby Lockhart
– Life After Death (2008) … Dr. Abby Lockhart
– The Chicago Way (2008) … Dr. Abby Lockhart
– Tandem Repeats (2008) … Dr. Abby Lockhart
See all 189 episodes »
 
2008 Finding Amanda
Lorraine Mendon
 
2008 Baby Mama
Caroline
 
2008 Semi-Pro
Lynn
 
2007 The Go-Getter
Hal's Pets
 
2006 Diggers
Gina
 
2006 Danny Roane: First Time Director
Maura Tierney
 
2004 Welcome to Mooseport
Sally Mannis
 
2003 Melvin Goes to Dinner
Leslie
 
2002 The Nazi (short)
Helen
 
2002 Rooftop Kisses (short)
Denise
 
2002 Insomnia
Rachel Clement
 
2001 Scotland, Pa.
Pat McBeth
 
2000 Mexico City
Pam on Phone (voice)
 
2000 Sammy (TV series)
Kathy Kelly
 
2000 King of the Hill (TV series)
Tanya
– Movin' on Up (2000) … Tanya (voice)
 
1999 Oxygen
Det. Madeline Foster
 
1999 Instinct
Lynn Powell
 
1995-1999 NewsRadio (TV series)
Lisa Miller
– New Hampshire (1999) … Lisa Miller
– Retirement (1999) … Lisa Miller
– Freaky Friday (1999) … Lisa Miller
– Padded Suit (1999) … Lisa Miller
– Ploy (1999) … Lisa Miller
See all 97 episodes »
 
1999 Forces of Nature
Bridget Cahill
 
1998 The Thin Pink Line
Suzanne
 
1998 Primary Colors
Daisy Green
 
1997 Liar Liar
Audrey Reede
 
1996 Primal Fear
Naomi Chance
 
1995 Mercy
Simonet
 
1994 704 Hauser (TV series)
Cherlyn Markowitz
– All That Jasmine (1994) … Cherlyn Markowitz
– Triskaidekaphobia (1994) … Cherlyn Markowitz
– Ernie Live on Tape (1994) … Cherlyn Markowitz
– Here's Why Ernie Should Never Be Left Home Alone (1994) … Cherlyn Markowitz
– Meet the Cumberbatchs (1994) … Cherlyn Markowitz
See all 6 episodes »
 
1994 Lifestories: Families in Crisis (TV series)
– A Body to Die For: The Aaron Henry Story (1994)
 
1994 Out of Darkness (TV movie)
Meg
 
1993 The Temp
Sharon Derns
 
1993 Fly by Night
Denise
 
1992 White Sands
Noreen
 
1991 The Linguini Incident
Cecelia
 
1991 Law & Order (TV series)
Patricia 'Patti' Blaine
– Aria (1991) … Patricia 'Patti' Blaine
 
1991 Dead Women in Lingerie
Molly Field
 
1990 Flying Blind (TV movie)
Donna
 
1990 Booker (TV series)
Donna Cofax
– Reunion (1990) … Donna Cofax
 
1989 Family Ties (TV series)
Darlene
– My Best Friend's Girl (1989) … Darlene
 
1988 The Van Dyke Show (TV series)
Jillian Ryan
– The Benefit (1988) … Jillian Ryan
– Fatal Condo (1988) … Jillian Ryan
– Death Can Be Catching (1988) … Jillian Ryan
– My Favorite Person (1988) … Jillian Ryan
– Dick Stops Smoking (1988) … Jillian Ryan
See all 10 episodes »
 
1988 Crossing the Mob (TV movie)
Michelle
 
1987 Student Exchange (TV movie)
Kathy Maltby
 
Show ShowProducer (2 titles)
2007 MaNiC (short) (executive producer)
 
2001 Scotland, Pa. (producer)
 
Show ShowSoundtrack (2 titles)
2007 The Go-Getter (performer: "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God")
 
2006 ER (TV series)
– Ames v. Kovac (2006) (performer: "Should I Stay or Should I Go")
 
Show ShowThanks (2 titles)
2010 1 a Minute (acknowlegment: Breast Cancer Survivor)
 
2005 The Matador (the producers would like to thank)
 
Show ShowSelf (29 titles)
2013 Katie (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #1.117 (2013) … Herself
 
2012 Fox and Friends (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 25 September 2012 (2012) … Herself
 
2006-2012 Today (TV series)
Herself / Herself - Guest
– Episode dated 7 September 2012 (2012) … Herself - Guest
– Episode dated 14 July 2009 (2009) … Herself
– Episode dated 22 November 2006 (2006) … Herself
 
2012 Big Morning Buzz Live with Carrie Keagan (TV series)
Herself
– Kylie Minogue/Maura Tierney/Cast of 'Hollywood Exes' (2012) … Herself
 
2005-2010 Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 27 September 2010 (2010) … Herself
– Episode dated 8 March 2006 (2006) … Herself
– Episode dated 17 November 2005 (2005) … Herself
– Episode dated 14 April 2005 (2005) … Herself
 
2004-2010 Jimmy Kimmel Live! (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #9.8 (2010) … Herself
– Episode #6.29 (2008) … Herself
– Episode #3.43 (2004) … Herself
 
2010 Stand Up to Cancer (TV special)
Herself
 
2010 The 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Herself
 
2009 Previously On: E.R. (TV movie)
Herself
 
2008 Live with Kelly and Michael (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 15 October 2008 (2008) … Herself
 
2002-2008 The View (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 3 September 2008 (2008) … Herself
– Episode dated 22 November 2006 (2006) … Herself
– Episode dated 12 January 2005 (2005) … Herself
– Episode dated 22 February 2002 (2002) … Herself
 
2006-2008 The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #4.264 (2008) … Herself
– Episode #3.43 (2006) … Herself
 
2008 Martha (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 27 February 2008 (2008) … Herself
 
2008 HBO First Look (TV series documentary)
Herself
– Semi-Pro (2008) … Herself
 
2007 2007 Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards (TV special)
Herself
 
2006 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (TV special)
Herself
 
2006 Tavis Smiley (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 14 November 2006 (2006) … Herself
 
1999-2005 The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #13.82 (2005) … Herself
– Episode dated 4 June 1999 (1999) … Herself
 
2005 Late Night with Conan O'Brien (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 11 January 2005 (2005) … Herself
 
2004 Celebrity Poker Showdown (TV series)
Herself
– Tournament 2 Championship (2004) … Herself
– Tournament 2, Game 5 (2004) … Herself
 
2004 Late Show with David Letterman (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 20 February 2004 (2004) … Herself
 
2002 The 54th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Herself
 
2002 NBC 75th Anniversary Special (TV special)
Herself
 
1999-2002 The Rosie O'Donnell Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 15 February 2002 (2002) … Herself
– Episode dated 7 June 1999 (1999) … Herself
 
2002 The 28th Annual People's Choice Awards (TV special)
Herself
 
2001 Love & Support
Herself
 
2001 The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (TV series)
Herself
– Maura Tierney (2001) … Herself
 
2001 The Andy Dick Show (TV series)
Herself
– Come Back Quentin (2001) … Herself
 
1999 Liar Liar: Bridging the Comedy Chasm (video documentary short)
Herself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (2 titles)
2008 President Hollywood (TV documentary)
Daisy Green (uncredited)
 
1999 Split Screen (TV series)
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

(June 2006): Played "Bobbi" in "Some Girl(s)", a play by Neil LaBute (MCC Theater at the Lucille Lortel Theatre, New York City, New York, USA). See more »

Publicity Listings:

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Height:

5' 3" (1.60 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

I was fired from Growing Pains. Kirk Cameron and I weren't a good match. See more »

Trivia:

In the NewsRadio episode "Presence", her character "Lisa Miller" is a math whiz who learns to play poker to win back Bill (Phil Hartman) after their boss "Jimmy James" (Stephen Root) loses Bill in an inter-station poker game. In real life, Tierney won the 2004 (Season 2) Celebrity Poker Showdown, hosted by Dave Foley... See more »

Star Sign:

Aquarius