Paula Newsome is an American actress. In 2021, she appeared in the crime television series '' CSI: Vegas'', as well as the Marvel Cinematic Universe film '' Spider-Man: No Way Home''.

Early life

Newsome grew up in Chicago and is a graduate of

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. She received a bachelor's degree from

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’s Conservatory of Theater Arts.

Career

Newsome began having an interest in acting as a child performing in community theater, before moving to New York City. While in New York, she was cast in a number of

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productions. She made her big screen debut appearing in a supporting role in the 1992 comedy film ''

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'' starring

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. She went on to guest star in a number of notable television series, include ''

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'', ''

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'', '' Ally McBeal'', ''

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'', ''

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'', '' ER'', ''

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'', and ''

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''. Newsome was a regular cast member in a number of short-lived television series. First, she co-starred alongside

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and Lauren Graham in the NBC sitcom ''

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'' (1998). In 2003, she appeared in the NBC legal drama ''

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'' starring

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. From 2007 to 2008, she starred alongside

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and

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in the

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police drama '' Women's Murder Club'' playing medical examiner Claire Washburn. The following years, she returned to playing guest-starring roles, appearing on ''

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'', ''

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'', '' Parenthood'', '' FlashForward'', ''

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'', ''

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'', '' Suits'', ''

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'', and most notably ''

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'' opposite

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, for which she received positive reviews. She also had recurring roles on '' City of Angels'', '' NCIS'', and ''

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''. In 2018 she appeared as Detective Moss in the first season of HBO's ''

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''. In 2019, Newsome appeared in 7 episodes of ''

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'' as Caroline Charles, ex-wife of Dr. Daniel Charles, Chief of Psychiatry, and mother of Robin Charles. She also played Jackie Vance in the popular tv series NCIS from 2009-2013 In film, Newsome has appeared in ''

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'' (2005), ''

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'' (2006), ''

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'' (2007), '' Things We Lost in the Fire'' (2007), ''Thinspiration'' (2014), ''

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'' (2014) and '' Spider-Man: No Way Home'' (2021).

Filmography

Film

Television

References

External links

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