Marg Helgenberger

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Biography

Recent Role:
Catherine Willows on CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Gender:
Female
Born:
11-16-1958
Birthplace:
Fremont, Nebraska
Birth Name:
Mary Margaret Helgenberger
AKA:
Marge Helgenberger
Mary Margaret Helgenberger was born on November 16th, 1958 to Kay Snyder and Hugh Helgenberger. She grew up in a farming town in Nebraska along with her older sister named Ann and younger brother Curt. She attended North Bend Central High School, where she played the french horn in their marching band. Marg began her college education at Kearney State College, then transferred to Northwestern University in Chicago where she majored in speech and drama. While acting in school production The Taming of the Shrew, she was discovered by a talent scout for the ABC soap opera Ryan'sMore Hope. After finishing college Marg joined the show in 1982, where she stayed until 1986. While working on Ryan's Hope Marg met her future husband Alan Rosenberg, who she married in 1989. On October 21st, 1990, their only son, Hugh Howard Rosenberg (named after Marg's father) was born.



In 1988, Marg was cast in another ABC show, the primetime drama China Beach, which she starred in throughout its 4-season run until 1991. In 1989, Marg made her film debut with a role in After Midnight, in which her real-life husband Alan Rosenberg played a man trying to murder her.



Throughout the 1990s Marg had guest roles on several TV shows and appeared in a number of movies, including Species and Species II. Then in 2000 she landed the starring role of Catherine Willows on CBS's top-notch drama CSI, where she has been ever since. Marg separated from her husband Alan Rosenberg (who at that time was the president of the Screen Actors Guild) in 2008. She filed for divorce the following year on December 21st, citing irreconcilable differences as the reason, and their marriage was officially ended on February 10th, 2010.

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    6 Fair
    I THink she is a Legend hide show

    Honestly speaking
    there are ladies who actually get more beautiful wid age and time
    and Marg is one of them the other one being Shannon Tweed

    if you compare her now with what she was in Species
    i think she is 1000% better than ever

    although her skin looks older but the curves get better.... i normally compare her with Shannon Tweed
    although shannon has a better upper half
    most of the time.... i confuse Marg wih Shannon

    if u have seen the movie Sexual response and compare
    younger shannon to Younger Marg in Species
    you will know what i mean

    but the beauty always speaks for itself and we cannot deny it

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    10 Perfect
    She is such a talented actress. Can't imagine CSI without her. hide show

    She is both awesome on and off the stage. I can't think of anyone who can take up the role of "Catherine Willows" except her. Even though she haven't made much on the big screen, I believe her time will eventually come.

    She can be serious and can be sexy, that makes her different from the other actresses. I think she is just a miracle of Hollywood- a promising career, a well-bonded family, beauty, talents, a happy marriage ... Seeing those young actors and actresses that have their personal lives so messed up, one should really appreciate Marg's effort in keeping herself clean and healthy.

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    10 Perfect
    I love Margs hair. red is shuch a cute cloro on her I even Died my hair red. hide show

    Marg role as Catheirne is a good role she plays her charter well. She also plays her other charters well. Marg is very beuitful and I ca't belive how young she looks for her age. I wish I coulld meet her. that would so so cool. Her charter Catherine is mysteroius because Catherine has a past and is not afired of it. Marg should win an award for her role as catherine and should be voted one of the sexest actress. Marg and Jorja ( one of her co-works) are good firend they look so cute together and they hvae lots of fun.

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    9.8 Superb
    One of the best leading actresses on Primetime TV!! hide show

    Marg Helgenberger (I hope I spelt her name right here) is an incredible and hugely talented actress, probably best known for her role as ex- exotic dancer Catherine Willows, in the number one drama, CSI:Crime Scene Investigation.

    Helgenberger has deservedly received two Golden Globe and Emmy Nominations for this role, and is probably one of the main contributing factors of why this show (and franchise) has become so incredibly popular. Her chemistry with co-stars Billy Petersen, Gary Dourdan (basically everyone on set) has elevated this little forensic show into must-have TV, and made international stars out of the entire ensemble. However Marg has always stood apart from other leading actresses, for her undeniable sassiness and charm injected into Willows, and still manages to convey a small sense of vulnerability.

    Although supporting roles in acclaimed films like Mr Brooks and Erin Brockovich can also be added to her CV, Helgenberger is probably at her finest in CSI, and the dark drama showcases her talents for the 20 million viewers tuning in every week.

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    10 Perfect
    Incredible actress. hide show

    Marg is a fantastic and really should have been recognized as a great actress much earlier on in her career. I feel she should have appeared more on the big screen but i still am glad that she has managed to have so many other brilliant shows.
    Marg is best known for her appearances in CSI but has appeared in other long life shows such as China Beach. She did act on several movies such as Mr. Brooks in which she was alongside Kevin Costner.
    Not only is her personality wonderful but viewers are intruiged by her good looks and funny attitude.

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