Pauley Perrette

Pauley Perrette, born on March 27, 1969, in New Orleans, Louisiana, is an American former actress and singer best known for her role as Abby Sciuto on the television series NCIS from 2003 to 2018. Raised throughout the southern United States, she lived in Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, New York, New Jersey, and California.

Her early ambitions included working with animals, being in a rock and roll band, or becoming an FBI agent. She studied criminal justice at Valdosta State University and later moved to New York City to study at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice.

Her career began with various odd jobs in New York, including bartending and passing out flyers for Taco Bell on roller skates. She was introduced to an advertising agency director, which led her to Los Angeles where she had several bit parts and guest appearances.

Full Name	Pauley Perrette
Other Name	Pauley P.
Gender	Female
Occupation	Actress/Singer
Date of Birth	27-March-1969 (57 years)
Birth Year	1969
Birth Location	New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.

Her early television credits include roles in Frasier, 24, The Ring, and Almost Famous. She gained widespread recognition for her role as Abby Sciuto, an eccentric forensic scientist, on NCIS.

In addition to acting, Pauley Perrette is a director, producer, published writer, poet, photographer, spoken-word artist, and singer/songwriter. She is a passionate advocate for civil rights and is involved in many charitable organizations, including Project Angel Food, Habitat for Humanity, NoH8, PATH (People Assisting the Homeless), and the Humane Society. She is also an active congregant of the Hollywood United Methodist Church.

Her dedication to independent film has earned her several accolades, including Best Actress in the Beverly Hills Films Festival 2010 for her role in To Comfort You (2009).

She has been placed on several IT lists, including those of Entertainment Weekly and LA Weekly, and was ranked #4 most liked celebrity in the E-Poll survey.