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Saffron Burrows as Lorraine Weller on "Boston Legal"
Saffron Burrows as Lorraine Weller on "Boston Legal" - © ABC
Saffron Burrows stars as smart and savvy psychologist, Dr. Norah Skinner, on NBC's "My Own Worst Enemy" and as Lorraine Weller on ABC's "Boston Legal."

Already renowned for her work in foreign films, Saffron Burrows is now capturing the attention of American audiences with her striking beauty and remarkable acting range, appearing in an eclectic string of roles in both big-budget action movies as well as thought-provoking indies.

Last seen opposite Adam Sandler and Don Cheadle in Mike Binder's critically-acclaimed film, "Reign Over Me," Saffron Burrows will star opposite Jason Statham in Roger Donaldson's feature, "The Bank Job," which recently wrapped production in London. The film follows the story of the legendary 1971 Baker St. Heist. In addition, she is the lead in Amy Redford's upcoming directorial debut, "The Guitar," the story about a woman who, after being diagnosed with one month to live, decides to max out her credit cards and live out her wildest dreams. Also on tap for Saffron Burrows is Peter Howitt's "Dangerous Parking," with Tom Conti.

Saffron Burrows' diverse acting credits range from Wolfgang Petersen's "Troy," with Brad Pitt, Eric Bana and Orlando Bloom, to "Klimt," where she starred opposite John Malkovich. Additional credits for Saffron Burrows include Hal Hartley's "Fay Grim," opposite Parker Posey and Jeff Goldblum; Renny Harlin's "Deep Blue Sea"; Mike Figgis' film adaptation of the classic play, "Miss Julie"; "Enigma," opposite Kate Winslet and Jeremy Northam; Paul McGuigan's "Gangster No. 1," with Paul Bettany and David Thewlis; The Australian romantic comedy, "Hotel De Love"; Mark Joffe's "The Matchmaker"; Pat O'Connor's "Circle of Friends"; Jim Sheridan's "In the Name of the Father," opposite Daniel Day Lewis; and Ngozicah Onwurah's "Welcome to the Terra Dome." Burrows also appeared in "Timecode," directed by Mike Figgis. This split-screen ensemble, including Stellan Skarsgard and Salma Hayek, was filmed in a single take without edits.

An accomplished stage actress, Saffron Burrows recently starred opposite David Schwimmer in Neil LaBute's "Some Girl(s)" on the West End stage. Other stage credits for Saffron Burrows include "The Powerbook," directed by Deborah Warner for the Royal National Theatre in London, also performed in Paris and Rome, and "The Earthly Paradise," where she portrayed Pre-Raphaelite Janey Morris for London's Almeida Theatre.

On television Saffron Burrows starred in the acclaimed British productions of Dennis Potter's "Karaoke," opposite Albert Finney, Julie Christie and Richard E. Grant, as well as Antonia Bird's "Full Stretch," Simon Cellan-Jones' "Rik Mayall Presents: The Big One" and Gerard Verges' "Meurtre en Ardeche."

A native of Great Britain, Saffron Burrows speaks fluent French and Spanish. Saffron Burrows currently divides her time between London and Los Angeles.






SAFFRON BURROWS: FACTS

How tall is Saffron Burrows? How old is Saffron Burrows? Where was Saffron Burrows born? Where does Saffron Burrows live? Find out here.

Age: 37 years old
Birthday: October 22, 1972
Height: 6' 0"
Full Name / Real Name: Saffron Domini Burrows
Birthplace: London, England, UK
Current Residence: London, England, UK and Los Angeles, CA



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SAFFRON BURROWS: TWEETS

Saffron Burrows is waaaaay too skinny. Gain some pounds, lady.
15 hours ago
the only good thing about The Deep Blue Sea is when Saffron Burrows stripped down to her bra and panties just to kill a shark.
4 days ago
Saffron Burrows nude is hot
4 days ago
Not even the sight of Saffron Burrows fighting a shark in naught but her undies is helping with this overlong wait.
4 days ago
@alizalalalandia I wonder where Saffron Burrows is today. *Searches IMDB*
6 days ago