Deirdre Quinn is an American

United States

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 actress, who currently portrays the recurring character "Texas" Tina in the television series Heroes

Heroes (TV series)

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. Quinn has also appeared in Miss Congeniality, The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer (film)

The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer (film)

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, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

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and CSI: NY

CSI: NY

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Deirdre Quinn grew up outside of Philadelphia, and is a graduate of Germantown Academy

Germantown Academy

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. She graduated in Theatre from Lynchburg College

Lynchburg College

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in 1993.

Deirdre Quinn married Brett Karns on April 4, 2004. Their wedding was featured in the Summer 2005 edition of American bridal magazine Inside Weddings.

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