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Daytime Emmy Award-winner Vanessa Marcil stars as the wheeling and dealing Samantha Jane on NBC's hit series "Las Vegas."
A native of Palm Desert, California, Vanessa Marcil demonstrated a passion for the performing arts at a very young age, leading her to spend her early teen years working in theater. Vanessa Marcil earned roles in such productions as Neil Simon's "Fools," and the classic "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof." Vanessa Marcil received critical acclaim for her performance in the stage production "Southern Rapture," starring country singer/actor Dwight Yoakum and Golden Globe winner Sally Kirkland.
Making her television debut on the daytime drama "General Hospital," Vanessa Marcil garnered several nominations for Outstanding Lead Actress and Hottest Female Star, winning a Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress last year. After her six-year run on the daytime series, Vanessa Marcil ventured into primetime television appearing as a series regular on "Beverly Hills, 90210." Vanessa Marcil's other television credits include guest-starring roles on "NYPD Blue," "High Incident" and "Spin City."
Vanessa Marcil made her feature film debut in the blockbuster "The Rock," starring alongside Nicolas Cage and Sean Connery. Vanessa Marcil's other feature credits include the independent films "The Space Between Us" and "Nice Guys Sleep Alone" with Sean O'Bryan.
Vanessa Marcil's work extends beyond her performances on screen. Vanessa Marcil works closely with Sojourn Services for Battered Women and Their Children, as well as with programs assisting those who have been affected by drug and alcohol abuse. Vanessa Marcil also has designed a line of children's clothing called Kass (named in honor of her son, Kassius) for Africa. A portion of the proceeds will go to help build schools and open centers to support and empower mothers and their children in Africa
Vanessa Marcil currently resides in Los Angeles. Her birthday is October 15.
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