Pauley Perrette is currently known to millions around the world as "Abby Sciuto" the brilliant and offbeat forensic scientist on CBS's "NCIS," the #1 rated drama in the world. Additional credits include "Almost Famous", "The Ring", "24", "CSI", "Murder One," "The Drew Carey Show," "Jesse," "Time of Your Life," "Philly," "Special Unit 2," "Haunted" and many independent films, commercials and music videos..Born in New Orleans, Pauley was raised in Alabama, Georgia and all over the south. As a young adult, she moved to New York City, and worked as a bartender. She was an undergrad honor student in sociology, psychology, and criminal science. She began her master's degree in criminal science at Georgia State University, before ending up a bartender in New York City and then in the entertainment industry.In addition to being a talented actress, Pauley is also a director, producer, published writer, poet, photographer, spoken-word artist, and singer/songwriter. A passionate and dedicated advocate for civil rights, she is currently directing and producing a documentary about U.S. civil rights attorney and author, Mark Lane.An ardent social and civil activist, Pauley is involved in many charitable organizations that work on behalf of animal rescue, civil and LGBT rights. She is on the board of Project Angel Food, and supports Habitat for Humanity, NoH8, PATH (People Assisting The Homeless), EQCA (Equality California), AIDS Walk LA, The Humane Society, AIDS Task Force, NOH8 Campaign, Los Angeles Zoo, Hope Gardens, Union Rescue Mission, DonorsChoose.org, APLA (AIDS Project Los Angeles), The Amanda Foundation, American Red Cross, Out of the Closet, Top Cops, 5p21 (AIDS Clinic), Strike Out AIDS, Petfinder.com, Hollywood Homeless Lunch, Campaign for Care and Save the Children. Pauley is also an active congregant of the legendary social and civilly active Hollywood United Methodist Church.In her dedication to independent films, amongst other accolades, Pauley recently won Best Actress in the Beverly Hills Films Festival 2010 for "To Comfort You." Being placed on several IT lists, including Entertainment Weekly and LA Weekly, she also was singled out as the only woman in the top 10 of the Q rankings, and tied with Tom Hanks and Morgan Freeman at #1 as the most favorable celebrities. In the E-Poll survey, she ranked #4 most liked celebrity.Pauley was recently honored by Society of St. Vincent de Paul as "Community Advocate of the Year," the Union Rescue Mission with the "Heart for Service" Award, by the Desert AIDS Project as "Next Generation Advocate" and by the Union Rescue Mission with her social media efforts that saved Hope Gardens (a homeless shelter for women and children).Pauley is finishing recording her new album with her band "Stop Making Friends", songs she wrote and sings.. She is also the former lead singer of the legendary all girl punk rock band "Lo-Ball". She recently collaborated with new artist B. Taylor on his single, "Fire in Your Eyes" and will soon be heard on the upcoming Run DMC single "Attention Please."In addition to filming the feature, "Girl From Mars" later this year, she also is filming several other films, several of which include her original music on the soundtracks.Pauley has been a frequent entertaining guest on the late, late show with Craig Ferguson, the late show with David Letterman, Jimmy Fallon and many other entertainment and talk shows. May 2011
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