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Parisse guest-starred on shows such as ''Big Apple'', ''[[Third Watch]]'', and ''[[Friends]]''. She made a 2002 appearance on ''Law & Order'', playing an [[exotic dancer]] in [[law school]] in the episode "Attorney Client" where she testified against another defendant (a [[defense attorney]]) who plotted the murder of his wife. |
Parisse guest-starred on shows such as ''Big Apple'', ''[[Third Watch]]'', and ''[[Friends]]''. She made a 2002 appearance on ''Law & Order'', playing an [[exotic dancer]] in [[law school]] in the episode "Attorney Client" where she testified against another defendant (a [[defense attorney]]) who plotted the murder of his wife. |
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She had supporting roles in the films ''[[How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days]]'' (2002), ''[[National Treasure (film)|National Treasure]]'' (2004), and ''[[Monster-in-Law]]'' (2005). |
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| ⚫ | Before joining ''Law & Order'', Parisse joined the cast of the [[CBS]] [[soap opera]] ''[[As the World Turns]]'' as [[Julia Snyder|Julia Lindsey Snyder]] from 1998 to 2001 and returned for a few episodes in 2002. She was later nominated for a [[Daytime Emmy Award]] for Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series in 2001. |
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| ⚫ | Before joining ''Law & Order'', Parisse joined the cast of the [[CBS]] [[soap opera]] ''[[As the World Turns]]'' as [[Julia Snyder|Julia Lindsey Snyder]] from 1998 to 2001 and returned for a few episodes in 2002. She was later nominated for a [[Daytime Emmy Award]] for Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series in 2001. |
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In a 2002 supporting role, she portrayed an incredible demure Jeannie Ashcroft in ''[[How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days]]''. Parisse also had a minor role in the 2004 action movie ''[[National Treasure (film)|National Treasure]]'', playing the role of Agent Dawes, who was Agent Sadusky's assistant. For the 2005 film ''[[Monster-in-Law]]'', she held a supporting role. |
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Parisse quit her role on ''Law & Order'', and she made her final appearance in the May 17, 2006, season finale, in which her character is killed. Starting on March 8, 2007, Parisse starred in a revival of [[Craig Lucas]]'s ''[[Prelude to a Kiss (play)|Prelude to a Kiss]]'', along with [[Alan Tudyk]] and [[John Mahoney]]. |
Parisse quit her role on ''Law & Order'', and she made her final appearance in the May 17, 2006, season finale, in which her character is killed. Starting on March 8, 2007, Parisse starred in a revival of [[Craig Lucas]]'s ''[[Prelude to a Kiss (play)|Prelude to a Kiss]]'', along with [[Alan Tudyk]] and [[John Mahoney]]. |
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Parisse reprised her work in an [[Off Broadway]] performance as the title role of ''[[Becky Shaw]]''.<ref>http://www.playbill.com/news/article/123237.html</ref> |
Parisse reprised her work in an [[Off Broadway]] performance as the title role of ''[[Becky Shaw]]''.<ref>http://www.playbill.com/news/article/123237.html</ref> |
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In the 2010 war drama, ''[[The Pacific (TV miniseries)|The Pacific]]'', Parisse took on the role of Marine Sergeant Lena Riggi Basilone, wife of [[John Basilone]], the revered [[United States Marine]] [[ |
In the 2010 war drama, ''[[The Pacific (TV miniseries)|The Pacific]]'', Parisse took on the role of Marine Sergeant Lena Riggi Basilone, wife of [[John Basilone]], the revered [[United States Marine]] [[unnery Sergeant]]. |
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In the summer of 2011, Parisse appeared in the New York [[Public Theater]]'s [[Shakespeare in the Park]] productions of ''[[Measure for Measure]]'' and ''[[All's Well that Ends Well]]''. |
In the summer of 2011, Parisse appeared in the New York [[Public Theater]]'s [[Shakespeare in the Park]] productions of ''[[Measure for Measure]]'' and ''[[All's Well that Ends Well]]''. |
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Revision as of 06:12, 12 September 2015
Annie Parisse | |
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| Born | Anne Marie Cancelmi July 31, 1975 |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Fordham University |
| Occupation(s) | Television, film and theatre actress |
| Years active | 1999-present |
| Spouse | Paul Sparks (?-present) |
| Children | 1 child (son, b. 2009) |
Anne Marie Cancelmi (born July 31, 1975), known as Annie Parisse, is an American television, film, and theater actress, known for playing Alexandra Borgia in the television drama series Law & Order, a role she played from 2005 until 2006 in 33 episodes. Parisse is also known for her role of Julia Lindsey Snyder on the daytime soap opera As the World Turns and portrayed FBI specialist Debra Parker in the first season of the television suspense thriller The Following. She took her stage name from her great-grandmother and namesake Anna Maria Parisse.
Personal life
Parisse was born in Anchorage, Alaska, the daughter of Louis G. Cancelmi and wife Annette,[1] and grew up in Mercer Island, King County, Washington, where she attended Mercer Island High School.[2] She has two brothers, Louis Cancelmi, also an actor, and Michael Cancelmi. She attended Fordham University, where she appeared in numerous productions, including Medea and Antigone, both of which featured her as the lead. Parisse's brother, actor Louis Cancelmi, was married to Elisabeth Waterston, the daughter of Law & Order veteran Sam Waterston, in October 2006.
She is married to actor Paul Sparks with whom she has one son (born in October 2009).[3]
Career
Parisse guest-starred on shows such as Big Apple, Third Watch, and Friends. She made a 2002 appearance on Law & Order, playing an exotic dancer in law school in the episode "Attorney Client" where she testified against another defendant (a defense attorney) who plotted the murder of his wife.
She had supporting roles in the films How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2002), National Treasure (2004), and Monster-in-Law (2005).
Before joining Law & Order, Parisse joined the cast of the CBS soap opera As the World Turns as Julia Lindsey Snyder from 1998 to 2001 and returned for a few episodes in 2002. She was later nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series in 2001.
Parisse quit her role on Law & Order, and she made her final appearance in the May 17, 2006, season finale, in which her character is killed. Starting on March 8, 2007, Parisse starred in a revival of Craig Lucas's Prelude to a Kiss, along with Alan Tudyk and John Mahoney.
Parisse reprised her work in an Off Broadway performance as the title role of Becky Shaw.[4]
In the 2010 war drama, The Pacific, Parisse took on the role of Marine Sergeant Lena Riggi Basilone, wife of John Basilone, the revered United States Marine unnery Sergeant.
In the summer of 2011, Parisse appeared in the New York Public Theater's Shakespeare in the Park productions of Measure for Measure and All's Well that Ends Well.
She had guest appearances on CBS' Person of Interest as Kara Stanton, the former partner of Jim Caviezel's character John Reese. In August 2012 Parisse was cast in a regular role on Fox's new series The Following, premiering on January 21, 2013, as an FBI specialist.[5]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1999 | On the Q.T. | Wendy | |
| 2003 | How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days | Jeannie | |
| 2004 | Pagans | Elise Ashton | |
| 2004 | National Treasure | Agent Dawes | |
| 2005 | Monster-in-Law | Morgan | |
| 2005 | Prime | Katherine | |
| 2007 | Blackbird | Angie | |
| 2008 | What Just Happened | 'Fiercely' Actress | |
| 2008 | Woman in Burka | Annie | Short film |
| 2008 | Definitely, Maybe | Anne | |
| 2008 | Bubble-Rama | Darcy | Short film |
| 2009 | First Person Singular | Mimi | |
| 2009 | Tickling Leo | Delphina Adams | |
| 2010 | My Own Love Song | Nora | |
| 2010 | The Tested | Lisa Varone | |
| 2012 | Price Check | Sara Biltmore-Cozy | |
| 2012 | One for the Money | Mary Lou | |
| 2013 | Wallace | Beatrice | Short film, post-production |
| 2014 | Wild Canaries | Eleanor | Post-production |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998–2001, 2002 | As the World Turns | Julia Snyder | TV series |
| 2001 | Big Apple | Geena | Episode: "Pilot" |
| 2002 | Third Watch | Nurse Tammy Sizemore | Episodes: "Old Dogs, New Tricks", "Cold Front" |
| 2002 | Law & Order | Jasmine Blake | Episode: "Attorney Client" |
| 2004 | Beverly Hills S.U.V. | Taylor Stevens | TV film |
| 2004 | Friends | Sarah | Episode: "The One with the Birth Mother" |
| 2004 | NYPD 2069 | Gina Zal | TV film |
| 2005–2006 | Law & Order | A.D.A. Alexandra Borgia | Main role (33 episodes) |
| 2010 | Fringe | Teresa Rusk | Episode: "Unearthed" |
| 2010 | The Pacific | Sgt. Lena Basilone | TV miniseries (Part 8 and 10) |
| 2010 | The Big C | Daphne | Episode: "There's No C in Team" |
| 2010 | Rubicon | Andy | Recurring role (7 episodes) |
| 2011 | Unforgettable | Elaine Margulies | Episodes: "Heroes", "With Honor" |
| 2011–2014 | Person of Interest | Kara Stanton | Recurring role (8 episodes) |
| 2013 | The Following | Debra Parker | Main role (14 episodes) |
| 2015 | House of Cards | Suzie | Episode: "Chapter 38" |
Awards and nominations
- 2001 - Nominated for a Daytime Emmy at the Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series for As the World Turns
References
- ^ Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Google News Archive Search
- ^ Annemarie Cancelmi, As the World Turns. Accessed December 10, 2007. "Graduated from Mercer Island High School, near Seattle, WA. "
- ^ Lizzie Simon (April 2, 2012). "Curtain Raisers: The Theater of Discomfort". Wall Street Journal. Retrieved January 15, 2013.
- ^ http://www.playbill.com/news/article/123237.html
- ^ Nellie Andreeva (August 3, 2012). "Annie Parisse lands regular role on Kevin Bacon Fox drama 'The Following'". Deadline. Retrieved January 15, 2013.
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