Monica PotterNationality:
American Birthdate:
06/30/1971 Birthplace:
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biography
Monica Potter's meteoric rise to stardom rivals the mythic Lana Turner-at-Schwab's story. A relative newcomer to L.A., arriving with her husband in 1994, this attractive blonde appeared in a commercial directed by Luc Besson that brought her to the attention of his agents at Creative Artists Agency. Since that auspicious beginning, the Ohio native has played Nicolas Cage's wife in "Con Air" (1997) and Billy Crudup's love interest in "Without Limits" and opposite Robin Williams in "Patch Adams" (both 1998). Continuing her ascent, she landed her first starring roles John N. Smith's "A Cool Dry
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Milestone
Raised in Cleveland, Ohio
Began career at age 12 when her father sent her photograph to a local talent agency; started getting work in commercials
1994
Moved to Los Angeles with husband Tom
Appeared in a commercial directed by Luc Besson, who brought her to the attention of his agents at Creative Artists Agency
1994
Cast as Sharon Collins on the CBS daytime serial "The Young and the Restless"
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