Annie Parisse

Anne Marie Cancelmi, known professionally as Annie Parisse, was born on July 31, 1975, in Anchorage, Alaska. Her early life included growing up in Mercer Island, Washington, and she later moved to New York City at 18 to attend Fordham University, where she majored in theater. Her initial theatrical experiences in college, where she starred in productions such as “Medea” and “Antigone,” laid the groundwork for her professional acting career. Her commitment to her craft was evident from her early expectation to engage in regional and classical theater, appreciating the creative process.

Parisse began her television career with a notable role as Julia Snyder on the CBS soap opera “As the World Turns” from 1998 to 2001, returning for guest appearances in 2002. This role earned her a nomination for a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series in 2001. She made an early appearance in the “Law & Order” universe in 2002, playing an exotic dancer, before later securing a main role as Assistant District Attorney Alexandra Borgia on the series from 2005 to 2006. Her character’s storyline concluded with a dramatic exit, being murdered in the season finale, marking a significant turn in her television career.

Her film credits include roles in commercial successes like “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days” (2003) as Jeannie Ashcroft, “National Treasure” (2004) as Agent Dawes, and “Monster-in-Law” (2005) as Morgan. Annie Parisse has also appeared in various television series, showcasing her versatility. She had a recurring role in “Person of Interest” (2011–2016) as Kara Stanton, was a main cast member in “The Following” (2013) as FBI specialist Debra Parker, and starred as Samantha “Sam” Delmonico in the Netflix series “Friends from College” (2017–2019). Her work extends to prestigious mini-series such as “The Pacific” (2010), playing Marine Sergeant Lena Riggi Basilone, and “Mrs. America” (2020) as Midge Costanza, demonstrating a consistent presence in impactful productions across different platforms.