Julie Ann Emery (born January 16, 1975) is an American television and film actress. She is best known for her roles in the television series ''

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''. She has appeared in films such as '' Hitch'' and ''

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Early life

Emery was born and raised in

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, the daughter of computer analyst Janice (née Fields) and dairy farmer Gary Emery. She graduated from Cumberland County High School in 1990 in Crossville then studied acting at the Webster Conservatory at

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Career

Emery began her career at the age of 16 and has appeared in several stage productions, such as ''

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'' and ''

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''. She has appeared in films and television series such as '' ER'', ''

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'', '' Taken'', '' Commander in Chief'', ''

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'', '' Hitch'', and '' Fargo''. She played recurring character Betsy Kettleman in the first and sixth seasons of ''

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'' spin-off ''

''. She reprised the role in a short film titled "No Picnic". In 2017, Emery joined the main cast for the second season of the television series ''

'', in the role of Sarah Featherstone.

Personal life

Emery is married to actor

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. Emery enjoys

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Filmography

Film

Television

References

External links

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Official website
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