Pauley Perrette facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Pauley Perrette
Perrette at the 2014 AHA Hero Dog Awards
Born	(1969-03-27) March 27, 1969 (age 56) New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Other names	Pauley P.
Alma mater	Valdosta State University John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Occupation	Actress, singer
Years active	1994–2020
Spouse(s)	Coyote Shivers ​ ​ (m. 2000; div. 2006)​

Pauley Perrette (born March 27, 1969) is an American former actress and singer. She is best known for playing Abby Sciuto, a cool forensic scientist, in the TV show NCIS. She was on the show from 2003 to 2018.

Early life and education

Pauley Perrette was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. She grew up in many different states across the southern United States. These included Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee. When she was younger, Pauley had many dreams. She wanted to work with animals, be in a rock and roll band, or even become an FBI agent.

Pauley went to Valdosta State University in Georgia. There, she studied criminal justice. Later, she moved to New York City to study at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice. While in New York, she had many interesting jobs. She once handed out flyers for Taco Bell while on roller skates! She also worked as a cook on a dinner cruise boat.

Acting career highlights

Perrette at the NOH8 Campaign in 2009

Pauley Perrette has worked in television and movies. She often did commercials, voice-overs, and short films. A friend helped her get into acting. This led her to move to Los Angeles. There, she started getting small roles and guest appearances. She appeared in the TV show Frasier and also in 24. Pauley was also in movies like The Ring and Almost Famous.

In 2001, she played Alice Cramer in the show Special Unit 2. But her most famous role came in 2003. She became Abby Sciuto, a unique forensic scientist, in the TV series NCIS. Her character first appeared in two episodes of JAG. These episodes helped introduce the NCIS show. Pauley also played Abby in NCIS: Los Angeles and NCIS: New Orleans. She left NCIS at the end of its 15th season in 2018.

Besides acting, Pauley is also a writer. She wrote a short story called "Cheers...". She also made a documentary called Citizen Lane. It was finished in 2013. Pauley has always been interested in crime. She studied sociology, psychology, and criminal science in college. She even started her master's degree in criminal science before becoming a full-time actress.

Pauley was very popular with TV viewers. In 2010, she was one of the top three most liked performers. She was the only woman in the top 10. She also appeared in commercials for Expedia.com. In 2020, Pauley played the main role in the TV show Broke. The show lasted for one season. On July 7, 2020, Pauley Perrette announced she was retiring from acting.

Music projects

Pauley Perrette is also a singer. She recorded a song called "Fear." It was part of the NCIS: The Official TV Soundtrack. The song was also played in an NCIS episode.

Before this, Pauley was the lead singer for an all-female band called Lo-Ball. She used the stage name "Pauley P." One of Lo-Ball's songs, "Can't Get Me Down," was in the movie Legally Blonde. Pauley also appeared in a music video for the heavy metal band Metallica. In 2011, she sang on a song called "Fire in Your Eyes" by B. Taylor. She also sang with DMC on his 2011 single "Attention Please."

Personal life and interests

Perrette in 2009

Pauley Perrette married actor and musician Coyote Shivers in 2000. They divorced in 2006.

Pauley cares a lot about helping others. She supports many charities. These include groups that help animals, the American Red Cross, and organizations that work for civil rights and LGBT rights. She is also a member of the Hollywood United Methodist Church.

Pauley is naturally blonde. In 2014, she had a serious allergic reaction to her character's black hair dye. Her face swelled up, and she warned others about the dangers of hair dye allergies.

In 2015, Pauley had a difficult experience outside her home in Hollywood Hills. She later said she did not blame the person involved.

Pauley used to co-own a bake shop in Manhattan, New York City. It was called Donna Bell's Bake Shop, named after her mother. The shop closed in 2020 after almost 10 years.

In 2019, Pauley shared that she left NCIS because of some difficult issues that happened behind the scenes. In September 2022, she shared that she had a stroke in September 2021.

Film and television roles

Pauley Perrette has appeared in many films and TV shows. Here are some of her notable roles:

Film roles

Television roles

Awards and recognition

Pauley Perrette has been nominated for several awards for her acting.

See also

In Spanish: Pauley Perrette para niños