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Diane Neal
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Neal at the 2012 Monte-Carlo Television Festival
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| Born | November 17, 1976 Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.
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| Education | Harvard Extension School |
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| Years active | 2001–present |
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Marcus O. Fitzgerald
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Diane Neal (born November 17, 1976) is an American actress. She is famous for playing New York Assistant District Attorney Casey Novak in the TV show Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. She was on the show from 2003 to 2012. Diane Neal is also known for her role as Special Agent Abigail Borin in the NCIS TV series.
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Diane Neal's Early Life
Diane Neal was born in Alexandria, Virginia. She is the youngest of three daughters. Her mother, Colleen Neal, was a math teacher. Her father, Christopher Neal, was a federal attorney. Diane grew up in Littleton, Colorado, and also in Ohio.
After finishing high school at Heritage High School, she moved to Hawaii for college. Later, she left school to become a model and travel. She modeled for famous brands like Shiseido and Pond's. In 2009, Diane decided to go back to school. She studied at Harvard University's Harvard Extension School and earned a degree in 2018.
Diane Neal's Career
Acting Roles
Diane Neal first appeared on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as a guest star in 2001. She later joined the show as Assistant District Attorney Casey Novak in its fifth season. She took over the role from Stephanie March.
Diane played Casey Novak until the end of Season 9. In 2011, she returned to the show as Novak for a few more episodes. She became a recurring character in Season 13. Her last appearance was in an episode called "Valentine's Day". In 2021, Diane Neal starred in the TV movie Circle of Deception.
Running for Congress
In 2018, Diane Neal decided to run for the United States House of Representatives. She ran as an independent candidate in New York. She described her political ideas as a mix of different views. She finished the election with 1% of the votes.
Hosting a Podcast
On January 14, 2022, Diane Neal started a new podcast. It is a comedy and talk show called "Hear Say with Diane Neal". The podcast aims to be both funny and informative for listeners.
Diane Neal's Personal Life
In 2005, Diane Neal married Marcus O. Fitzgerald, who was a model from Ireland. They got married in the Dominican Republic. However, they divorced in 2014.
Later, Diane was in a relationship with a magician named JB Benn.
In 2013, Diane Neal was in a car accident. She fractured her spine, which means she hurt her back. She said that recovering from her injuries made her pause her acting career for a while.
In 2023, Diane Neal moved to Israel. She also became a citizen of Israel.
Notable Film and Television Appearances
Diane Neal has appeared in many films and television shows. Here are some of her notable roles:
- 2002: Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra (voice of Cleopatra)
- 2003: Dracula II: Ascension (Elizabeth Blaine)
- 2003–2012: Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (A.D.A. Casey Novak)
- 2010–2014: NCIS (CGIS Special Agent Abigail Borin)
- 2012–2014: Suits (Allison Holt)
- 2015: NCIS: New Orleans (CGIS Special Agent Abigail Borin)
- 2021: Circle of Deception (Peggy Sue Thomas)
See also
In Spanish: Diane Neal para niños
