Michaela Conlin facts for kids
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Michaela Conlin
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Conlin in 2008
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| Born | June 9, 1978 Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
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| Alma mater | New York University Tisch School of the Arts |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Children | 2 |
Michaela Conlin (born June 9, 1978) is an American actress. She is best known for playing Angela Montenegro in the popular TV show Bones. She also appeared in other TV series like Yellowstone and For All Mankind.
Early Life and Education
Michaela Conlin was born on June 9, 1978, in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Her mother is Chinese, and her father is Irish. She started acting when she was just seven years old. She performed in many plays in her local community and regional theaters.
Michaela went to Parkland High School in Pennsylvania. After high school, she moved to New York City. She studied acting at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts.
Acting Career
Television Roles
After college, Michaela was chosen for a TV show called The It Factor. This show looked at the lives of young actors in New York City. Soon after, she moved to Los Angeles.
In Los Angeles, she got her first main role in the ABC drama series MDs. She played a young intern who learned from two experienced doctors. She then had a main role in another ABC drama, The D.A..
Michaela played Angela Montenegro on the popular Fox drama Bones. This show also starred Emily Deschanel and David Boreanaz. In Bones, Angela is married to Dr. Jack Hodgins. Her father in the show is ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons, playing a fictional version of himself. Angela's full name is Angela Pearly Gates Montenegro. "Pearly Gates" is also the name of Billy Gibbons' famous guitar. In 2008, Michaela was nominated for an Asian Excellence Award for her role in Bones.
She also had roles in the Paramount series Yellowstone from 2018 to 2019. In 2021, she appeared in the Apple TV+ series For All Mankind.
Film Roles
In 2011, Michaela played Detective Heidi Sobel in the drama film The Lincoln Lawyer. In 2021, she played Maria Li in the movie Bad Trip. She also appeared in One True Loves in 2023.
Personal Life
Michaela Conlin has two sons with her partner. She is best friends with her Bones co-star Emily Deschanel. Emily played her best friend, Temperance "Bones" Brennan, on the show.
See also
In Spanish: Michaela Conlin para niños
