Actress Pauley Perrette, who starred as hip forensic scientist Abby Sciuto on the CBS crime drama “NCIS” (2003 -), was a versatile performer who had also written and performed her own music, published books of poetry, and worn such hats as photographer, writer, and blogger. Her indie/underground appeal and vixenesque good looks lent the by-the-books series the same degree of savvy attitude and retro sex appeal she has brought to her numerous other film and TV projects.Born March 27, 1969 in New Orleans, LA, Perrette spent much of her childhood shuttled between several locations through the
