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Maura Tierney, a familiar face to television viewers after her four-year role as news writer Lisa Miller on NBC's critically acclaimed comedy "NewsRadio," has shifted into a more dramatic gear on the full-throttle pace of "ER" where she received an Emmy Award nomination for her performance as Abby Lockhart, a former medical student who's resumed her career in the ER.

Maura Tierney, who has always been interested in the dramatic arts, attended New York University and Circle-in-the-Square Theatre School. Maura Tierney's stage credits include roles in "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead," "The Bald Soprano," "Baby with Bathwater," "Danny and the Deep Blue Sea" and "Talking With."

The young actress had her first starring role on television in Norman Lear's comedy series "704 Hauser Street." Maura Tierney's additional credits include starring in the television films "Out of Darkness," "Student Exchange" and "Crossing the Mob." She guest-starred in the series "Growing Pains," "Family Ties" and NBC's "Law & Order."

Maura Tierney starred in the comedy "Semi-Pro" opposite Will Ferrell and Woody Harrelson. Maura Tierney also starred in "Baby Mama" with Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, "Go-Getter" with Zooey Deschanel, and "Finding Amanda" with Matthew Broderick. Previously, Maura Tierney appeared on the big screen in "Diggers." Other feature credits include "Welcome to Mooseport," "Instinct," "Forces of Nature," "Primal Fear," "The Temp," "White Sands," "Oxygen" "Insomnia," and "Scotland PA." Maura Tierney earned critical praise for her role in "Primary Colors" as well as her work on "Liar, Liar."

In 2006, Maura Tierney starred in the off-Broadway production of Neil LaBute's "Some Girl(s)" at the Lucille Lortel Theater. She joined a cast that included Eric McCormack, Fran Drescher, Judy Reyes and Brooke Smith.

Born and raised in Boston, Maura Tierney divides her time between Los Angeles and New York.






MAURA TIERNEY: FACTS

How tall is Maura Tierney? How old is Maura Tierney? Where was Maura Tierney born? Find out here.

Age: 45 years old
Birthday: February 3, 1965
Height: 5' 3"
Full Name / Real Name: Maura Lynn Tierney
Birthplace: Boston, MA
Husband: Billy Morrissette




MAURA TIERNEY: NEWS


Maura Tierney on "Parenthood"NBC Announces New Series for 2009-2010 SeasonNewcomers include "Trauma," "Parenthood," "Mercy," "Day One," "Community" and "100 Questions." Read more...

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"Mad Men" Cast2009 Emmy Award Nominations Announced"30 Rock" and "Mad Men" come out on top again this year for comedy and drama series with 22 and 16 nominations respectively, while "Grey Gardens" cultivates 17, "Into the West" rides into the sunset with 14, "Saturday Night Live" yucks it up for 13, and "Dancing with the Stars" waltzes away with 10. Read more...
Teri Hatcher as Susan Mayer on "Desperate Housewives"Will Ferrell, Teri Hatcher, Amy Poehler, Jimmy Kimmel, Jamie Lee Curtis and Dr. Phil Named as Presenters for the '2009 TV Land Awards'Cyndi Lauper and David Cassidy to pay tribute to honorees Sid and Marty Krofft. Read more...
Scene from the Season 14 premiere of "ER"'ER' Wins TV Land Icon AwardStars of the legendary medical drama accept on "2009 TV Land Awards" on Sunday, April 19. Read more...
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MAURA TIERNEY: TWEETS

Watching NewsRadio, Maura Tierney is quite the looker
12 hours ago
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23 hours ago
Just saw an ad for Parenthood. I love Lauren Graham but I still wish Maura Tierney was in it. My prayers go out to her and her family. :\
1 day ago
wooohooo i have a new maura tierney - background :)
2 days ago
just realized that maura tierney is as old as my mom.i wish she was my mom. no wait, that was mean.sorry real mum.but i love maura tierney.
2 days ago
@NadiaRichard She was the first 'woman' I became obsessed with... after Maura Tierney..
2 days ago
I'm looking forMaura Tierney nude pictures.
2 days ago
RT @todayquotes: "I have so many insecurities they fight for prominence." -Maura Tierney, 45 today
2 days ago
Don't get me wrong, I'm Team Aniston, but in a just world, NewsRadio woulda been a huge hit & Maura Tierney would be America's Sweetheart.
3 days ago
@HMXCasey Yeah, I just figured out it was on WI. So sharply written. Also, Maura Tierney.
3 days ago
I am thinking about trying to follow a few celebs--John Travolta, P!nk, Maura Tierney...
4 days ago
Maura Tierney was never finer than when she was on Newsradio.
4 days ago
Happy Birthday Maura Tierney (45), Isla Fisher (34) and Ford Austin (39)
5 days ago
Actor-director Keith Gordon is 49. Actress Michele Greene is 48. Country singer Matraca Berg is 46. Actress Maura Tierney is 45.
5 days ago
@traviswastaken Please say you're talking about Maura Tierney or Khandi Alexander.
5 days ago
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