Deirdre Quinn Explained

Birth Date:16 September 1973
Occupation:Television actress
Years Active:1996–2008
Spouse:Brett Karns (2004–present)[1]
Children:1

Deirdre Quinn (born September 16, 1973) is an American model and actress, known for her role as Miss Texas in the 2000 film Miss Congeniality.

Early life and education

Quinn grew up outside Philadelphia and is a graduate of Germantown Academy. At the age of 12, she was discovered by a photographer at a bat mitzvah, and soon was signed to Wilhelmina Models, appearing in many campaigns, including a commercial for Irish Spring.[2] Quinn is a graduate in theatre from the University of Lynchburg and New York University.[3] [4]

Career

Quinn is known for her roles as Miss Texas, Sandra Bullock's roommate in the mega comedy hit, Miss Congeniality, "Texas" Tina in the television series Heroes, and roles in films such as Aces 'N' Eights, The Last Dance, The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer, and appearances in , and K-Ville.

Personal life

Quinn married Brett Karns on April 4, 2004. Their wedding was featured in the summer 2005 edition of American bridal magazine Inside Weddings. Since the birth of her daughter, Quinn has retired from acting and modelling.[5] [6]

Filmography

Film

!Year!Title!Role!Notes
2000Miss CongenialityMary Jo 'Texas'
2002New SuitBig Agency Receptionist
2002Lying for a LivingDocumentary

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1996The CityNatashaEpisode dated 26 September 1996
1997Apartment 2FHot Video GirlEpisode: "Ass Clock"
2000Teri DeeganEpisode: "Sleight-of-Hand"
2000The Last DanceYoung Helen ParkerTelevision film
2000Shannon the Flight AttendantEpisode: "Unfriendly Skies"
2003The Diary of Ellen RimbauerFannyTelevision film
2005E-RingSharon StarkeyEpisode: "The Forgotten"
2006Elle JeffriesEpisode: "Stealing Home"
2006HeroesTina7 episodes
2007K-VilleSarah NapierEpisode: "Pilot"
2008Aces 'N' EightsJo TannerTelevision film

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Real Wedding of Deirdre Quinn + Brett Karns - Inside Weddings.
  2. Web site: The Blue Bird . 2023-05-19 . The Nesting Bird . en-US.
  3. Web site: Lynchburg College: StageNotes 2006 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20071004180831/http://www.lynchburg.edu/x7219.xml . 2007-10-04 . Lynchburg College Theatre.
  4. Web site: About Us . 2023-05-19 . University of Lynchburg . en-US.
  5. Web site: Real Wedding of Deirdre Quinn + Brett Karns - Inside Weddings . 2023-05-19 . Inside Weddings.com . en.
  6. Web site: 2021-08-24 . Here's What The Cast Of Miss Congeniality Looks Like Now . 2023-05-19 . The List . en-US.