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'''Deirdre Quinn''' (born 1973) is an [[United States|American]] model and [[actress]], known for her role as Miss Texas in the 2000 film ''[[Miss Congeniality (film)|Miss Congeniality]]''.
'''Deirdre Quinn''' (born 1973) is an [[United States|American]] model and [[actress]], known for her role as [[Miss Texas]] in the 2000 film ''[[Miss Congeniality (film)|Miss Congeniality]]''.


==Biography==
==Biography==
Quinn grew up outside of [[Philadelphia]], and is a graduate of [[Germantown Academy]]. She is a graduate in Theatre from [[Lynchburg College]] and NYU.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lynchburg.edu/x7219.xml |title=Lynchburg College: StageNotes 2006 |publisher=Lynchburg College Theatre |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20071004180831/http://www.lynchburg.edu/x7219.xml |archivedate=2007-10-04 }}</ref> At the age of 12, she got 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]].<ref>[https://www.thenestingbird.com/the-blue-bird The Blue Bird]</ref>
Quinn grew up outside of [[Philadelphia]], and is a graduate of [[Germantown Academy]]. She is a graduate in [[Theatre]] from [[Lynchburg College]] and NYU.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lynchburg.edu/x7219.xml |title=Lynchburg College: StageNotes 2006 |publisher=Lynchburg College Theatre |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20071004180831/http://www.lynchburg.edu/x7219.xml |archivedate=2007-10-04 }}</ref> At the age of 12, she got 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]].<ref>[https://www.thenestingbird.com/the-blue-bird The Blue Bird]</ref>


She is known for her roles as Miss Texas, Sandra Bullock's roommate in the mega comedy hit, ''[[Miss Congeniality (film)|Miss Congeniality]]'', "Texas" Tina in the television series ''[[Heroes (U.S. TV series)|Heroes]]'', and roles in films such as ''[[Aces 'N' Eights]]'', ''[[The Last Dance (2000 film)|The Last Dance]]'', ''[[The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer (film)|The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer]]'', and appearances in ''[[CSI: Crime Scene Investigation]]'', ''[[CSI: NY]]'' and ''[[K-Ville (TV series)]]''.
She is known for her roles as [[Miss Texas]], Sandra Bullock's roommate in the mega comedy hit, ''[[Miss Congeniality (film)|Miss Congeniality]]'', "Texas" Tina in the television series ''[[Heroes (U.S. TV series)|Heroes]]'', and roles in films such as ''[[Aces 'N' Eights]]'', ''[[The Last Dance (2000 film)|The Last Dance]]'', ''[[The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer (film)|The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer]]'', and appearances in ''[[CSI: Crime Scene Investigation]]'', ''[[CSI: NY]]'' and ''[[K-Ville (TV series)]]''.


Quinn married Brett Karns on April 4, 2004. Their wedding was featured in the Summer 2005 edition of American bridal magazine Inside Weddings.<ref name=iw/> Ever since the birth of her daughter, Quinn has mostly remained as a [[housewife]] to raise her.
Quinn married Brett Karns on April 4, 2004. Their wedding was featured in the Summer 2005 edition of American bridal magazine Inside Weddings.<ref name=iw/> Ever since the birth of her daughter, Quinn has mostly remained as a [[housewife]] to raise her.
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Revision as of 17:37, 11 March 2021

Deirdre Quinn
Born1973 (age 51–52)
OccupationTelevision actress
Years active1996-2008
SpouseBrett Karns (2004-present)[1]
Children1

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

Biography

Quinn grew up outside of Philadelphia, and is a graduate of Germantown Academy. She is a graduate in Theatre from Lynchburg College and NYU.[2] At the age of 12, she got 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.[3]

She 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 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, CSI: NY and K-Ville (TV series).

Quinn married Brett Karns on April 4, 2004. Their wedding was featured in the Summer 2005 edition of American bridal magazine Inside Weddings.[1] Ever since the birth of her daughter, Quinn has mostly remained as a housewife to raise her.

References

  1. ^ a b https://www.insideweddings.com/weddings/deirdre-quinn-and-brett-karns/100/
  2. ^ "Lynchburg College: StageNotes 2006". Lynchburg College Theatre. Archived from the original on 2007-10-04.
  3. ^ The Blue Bird