Piper Perabo is a talented and accomplished actress, having received a Golden Globe nomination for her work in film, television, and stage. Born in Dallas, Texas, she spent her formative years in New Jersey, where she developed a strong foundation in the arts. Perabo's academic pursuits took her to Ohio University, where she graduated summa cum laude, earning top honors for her exceptional academic achievements.
Perabo's breakthrough role came in 2000 with the film "Coyote Ugly", a role that catapulted her to stardom and paved the way for a diverse range of film credits. She has since appeared in notable films such as Christopher Nolan's "The Prestige", alongside Hugh Jackman and Christian Bale, as well as "Because I Said So" with Diane Keaton, "First Snow" with Guy Pearce, and the "Cheaper by the Dozen" franchise with Steve Martin. Perabo has also shared the screen with Lena Headey and Matthew Goode in "Imagine Me & You" and with an ensemble cast that included James Marsden and Dennis Hopper in the crime drama "10th & Wolf". In addition, she starred alongside Bruce Willis, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Emily Blunt, and Jeff Daniels in Rian Johnson's sci-fi action film "Looper".
In television, Perabo has made a significant impact, starring as Annie Walker in all five seasons of the USA Network's spy drama "Covert Affairs". She has also co-starred in ABC's 2016 legal drama "Notorious" and can be seen next in the Netflix series "Turn Up Charlie" alongside Idris Elba.
Perabo has also made a mark on the stage, making her Broadway debut in Neil LaBute's controversial play "Reasons to be Pretty", which was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Play.
Beyond her impressive body of work, Perabo is a dedicated activist, serving as a Voice for the International Rescue Committee to raise awareness about the global refugee crisis and provide support to those displaced by conflict, religious persecution, and political oppression.
In her personal life, Perabo splits her time between Los Angeles and New York City.
