Deirdre Quinn (born September 16, 1973) is a former 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. Quinn is a graduate in theatre from the University of Lynchburg and New York University.
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 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, CSI: NY 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.
Filmography
Film +YearTitleRoleNotes2000Miss CongenialityMary Jo 'Texas'2002New SuitBig Agency Receptionist2002Lying for a LivingDocumentary
Television YearTitleRoleNotes1996The CityNatashaEpisode dated 26 September 19961997Apartment 2FHot Video GirlEpisode: "Ass Clock"2000Diagnosis: MurderTeri DeeganEpisode: "Sleight-of-Hand"2000The Last DanceYoung Helen ParkerTelevision film2000CSI: Crime Scene InvestigationShannon the Flight AttendantEpisode: "Unfriendly Skies"2003The Diary of Ellen RimbauerFannyTelevision film2005E-RingSharon StarkeyEpisode: "The Forgotten"2006CSI: NYElle JeffriesEpisode: "Stealing Home"2006HeroesTina7 episodes2007K-VilleSarah NapierEpisode: "Pilot"2008Aces 'N' EightsJo TannerTelevision film
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