Paula Newsome facts for kids

Paula Newsome is an American actress known for her roles in many TV shows and movies. She became very well-known for playing Maxine "Max" Roby in the TV series CSI: Vegas. She also had a big part in the popular movie Spider-Man: No Way Home.

About Paula Newsome

Paula Newsome was born on October 7, 1961. She grew up in Chicago, a big city in the United States. She went to Morgan Park Academy for school. Later, she studied acting at Webster University’s Conservatory of Theater Arts. She earned a bachelor's degree there.

Her Acting Journey

Paula became interested in acting when she was a child. She performed in plays in her community. After finishing her studies, she moved to New York City. This city is famous for its many theaters.

Early Roles in TV and Movies

In New York, Paula acted in several Broadway shows. These are big, professional theater productions. Her first movie role was in the 1992 comedy film Straight Talk. She acted alongside the famous singer and actress Dolly Parton.

After that, Paula started appearing in many popular TV shows. She was a guest star in shows like Chicago Hope, Law & Order, ER, and Criminal Minds. She also appeared in movies such as Little Miss Sunshine (2006) and Black or White (2014).

Becoming a TV Star

Paula Newsome has been a regular cast member in several TV series. In 1998, she co-starred in the sitcom Conrad Bloom. Later, in 2003, she was in the legal drama The Lyon's Den.

From 2007 to 2008, she had a main role in the police drama Women's Murder Club. She played Dr. Claire Washburn, a medical examiner. After this, she continued to guest star in many shows. These included Grey's Anatomy, Suits, and Castle.

She also had important recurring roles. She played Jackie Vance in the CBS series NCIS from 2009 to 2013. In 2018, she played Detective Janice Moss in the HBO comedy Barry. She loved this role because it allowed her to show her funny and serious sides. This role helped Hollywood notice her even more.

In 2019, Paula appeared in 12 episodes of Chicago Med. She played Caroline Charles, the ex-wife of Dr. Daniel Charles.

Leading Role in CSI: Vegas

In 2021, Paula Newsome got a big leading role. She was cast as Maxine "Max" Roby in the CBS crime drama series CSI: Vegas. This show is about forensic scientists solving crimes in Las Vegas. She played this character for three seasons. The series ended in 2024.

Movies and TV Shows

Paula Newsome has been in many movies and television shows. Here are some of her most notable roles:

Movies

• 1992: Straight Talk as Ellen
• 2005: Guess Who as Darlene
• 2006: Little Miss Sunshine as Linda
• 2007: Reign Over Me as Melanie
• 2007: Things We Lost in the Fire as Diane
• 2014: Black or White as Judge Margaret Cummins
• 2021: Spider-Man: No Way Home as MIT Assistant Vice Chancellor

Television Shows

• 1998: Conrad Bloom as Faye Reynolds (main role)
• 2000: City of Angels as Dr. Helen Chanley (3 episodes)
• 2003: The Lyon's Den as Kathy Wolf (recurring role)
• 2003–2004: NYPD Blue as Tammy Carlyle (3 episodes)
• 2007–2008: Women's Murder Club as Dr. Claire Washburn (main role)
• 2009–2013: NCIS as Jackie Vance (4 episodes)
• 2018–2019: Barry as Detective Janice Moss (recurring role)
• 2019: Chicago Med as Caroline Charles (recurring role)
• 2021–2024: CSI: Vegas as Maxine "Max" Roby (main role)