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Maura Tierney

Maura Tierney - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornFebruary 03, 1965
Age61
BirthplaceBoston, Massachusetts, USA
Zodiac SignAquarius - (see also Maura Tierney's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacSnake
GenerationGeneration X
Known ForNotable for her television roles in 'ER' and 'The Affair.'

Intro

Maura Tierney is an American actress best known for her roles on television, particularly as Dr. Abby Lockhart on the NBC medical drama 'ER' and Helen Solloway on the Showtime series 'The Affair.' Her performances have earned her critical acclaim and several award nominations, including an Emmy Award win.

Early Life & Background

Maura Tierney was born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts. She attended Boston Latin School before studying at New York University. Her father was a prominent Boston politician, which influenced her early exposure to public life.[1][2]

Career Highlights

  • Starred as Lisa Miller on NBC's sitcom 'NewsRadio' (1995–1999).
  • Played Dr. Abby Lockhart on NBC's 'ER' (1999–2009), earning an Emmy nomination.
  • Portrayed Helen Solloway in Showtime's 'The Affair' (2014–2019), for which she won a Golden Globe Award.
  • Appeared in films such as 'Primal Fear' (1996) and 'Insomnia' (2002).

Trivia

  • Tierney underwent surgery for breast cancer in 2009 and is an advocate for cancer awareness.[3][4]
  • She initially started college as a dance major at NYU before moving into acting.[1][2]

FAQs

People also ask

How old is Maura Tierney?

Maura Tierney is 61 years old.

When was Maura Tierney born?

Maura Tierney was born the 3 February 1965.

Where is Maura Tierney from?

Boston, Massachusetts, USA.

On Her Birth-Day

About February 3rd, 1965, in brief:

  • Historical events: The United States launched the Orbiting Solar Observatory 2 (OSO 2) on February 3, 1965, from Cape Canaveral, Florida. OSO 2 was designed to observe solar flares and other solar phenomena in ultraviolet, X-ray, and gamma-ray wavelengths. It operated successfully for nearly nine months before being placed in reserve on November 6, 1965.
  • Day of the week: February 3rd, 1965 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' by The Righteous Brothers
  • #1 UK song: I'll Never Find Another You by The Seekers
  • Popular movie: The Sound of Music directed by Robert Wise

Check the link for more news and curiosities on February 3rd, 1965.

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maura_Tierney
  2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005491/
  3. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Maura-Tierney