Deirdre Quinn (born 1973) is an American actress, known for her role as Miss Texas in the 2000 film Miss Congeniality.

Biography

Quinn grew up outside of Philadelphia, and is a graduate of Germantown Academy. She is a graduate in Theatre from Lynchburg College and NYU. She is known rfor her roles as "Texas" Tina in the television series Heroes and Miss Texas, Sandra Bullock's roommate in the mega comedy hit, Miss Congeniality (2000), as well as her starring roles in, Aces 'N' Eights, The Last Dance, The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation and CSI: NY to name a few.

Quinn married Brett Karns on April 4, 2004. Their wedding was featured in the Summer 2005 edition of American bridal magazine Inside Weddings.

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