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Zoe McLellan
American actress and wanted fugitive (born 1974) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Zoe McLellan (born November 6, 1974)[1] is an American actress known for roles in JAG, Dirty Sexy Money, NCIS: New Orleans and Designated Survivor.
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Early life and education
McLellan was born in La Jolla, California, and raised in Washington.[2] In 1992, she was homecoming queen at South Kitsap High School in Port Orchard, Washington.[3]
Career
In 1995, she began her career on television, appearing over the next five years on episodes of Sliders, Diagnosis: Murder, and Star Trek: Voyager. In 2000, McLellan had her first major movie role, in the fantasy film Dungeons & Dragons.[citation needed]
In 2001, McLellan joined the cast of CBS procedural JAG, in a recurring role as Navy Petty Officer Jennifer Coates. For the final season of the show she was elevated to series regular. After the series ended, McLellan was cast as the wife of Peter Krause's character, in the ABC soapy comedy-drama series Dirty Sexy Money. The series was canceled after two seasons in 2009. McLellan later guest-starred on House and The Mentalist, and also had roles in Lifetime TV movies.[citation needed]
In 2014, she began playing the female leading role in the CBS procedural drama NCIS: New Orleans. In July 2016, it was reported that she would not return for season three.[4]
In 2017, McLellan was cast in a series regular role in the second season of ABC's Designated Survivor as White House Counsel Kendra Daynes.[5]
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Personal life
McLellan was married to actor Jean-Pierre Guy Gillain until 2016. They have a son.[6][7]
Filmography
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