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Holly Marie Combs

Acting Born Dec 3, 1973 San Diego, California, USA 34 credits
34
Total Credits
2018
37 Years Career Span
18
Vault Titles
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Biography

Holly Marie Combs is an American actress born on December 3, 1973, in San Diego, California. She began her career at the age of 10, appearing in television commercials. Combs gained recognition for her role as Kimberly Brock in the CBS series Picket Fences, which aired from 1992 to 1996. She also had a leading role in the 1992 film Dr. Giggles. Combs is known for her portrayal of a character in a television show about three sisters who are witches, which she began playing in 1998. She has appeared in over 30 acting credits throughout her career.

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Career

Career overview

Holly Marie Combs began her acting career at a young age, appearing in television commercials at the age of ten. She gained recognition for playing Kimberly Brock in the CBS series Picket Fences, which aired from 1992 to 1996. Combs also appeared in the 1992 film Dr. Giggles, marking her first leading film role.

Combs' early career consisted of bit parts and supporting roles in various projects. She eventually landed a leading role in the TV drama Picket Fences, which earned her critical acclaim. After the show ended, Combs continued to work in television, appearing in TV movies and enjoying her career success.

Combs' breakthrough role came in 1998 when she was cast as Piper Halliwell in a new television show based on three sisters who happen to be witches. The show, which was based around the idea of the three sisters saving the world from evil, marked a significant turning point in Combs' career, leading to her becoming known worldwide for her portrayal of Piper Halliwell.

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Career timeline

Sharkwater Extinction · Producer
Love's ComplicatedWhy Just One? · Associate Producer
Off the MapOff the Map · Executive ProducerOff the Map · Creator
Pretty Little Liars
Point of Entry
Grey's AnatomyThe Reichen ShowHell's Kitchen
See Jane Date
Good Day LiveOcean's ElevenThe Nightmare Room
Teen Choice Awards
CharmedCharmed · ProducerCharmed · Thanks
Our Mother's MurderLove's Deadly Triangle: The Texas Cadet Murder
RelativitySins of Silence
A Reason to Believe
A Perfect Stranger
Intimate Portrait
Picket FencesChain of DesireDr. GigglesSimple Men
Born on the Fourth of JulyNew York Stories
Sweet Hearts Dance
American Playhouse

Full Filmography

34 titles
  • Sharkwater Extinction (2018) Producer
  • Love's Complicated (2016) as Lea Townsend
  • Why Just One? (2016) Associate Producer
  • Off the Map (2015) as Herself
  • Off the Map (2015) Executive Producer
  • Off the Map (2015) Creator
  • Pretty Little Liars (2010) as Ella Montgomery
  • Point of Entry (2007) as Kathy Alden
  • Grey's Anatomy (2005) as Heidi Peterson
  • The Reichen Show (2005) as Self
  • Hell's Kitchen (2005) as Self - Restaurant Patron
  • See Jane Date (2003) as Natasha Nutley
  • Good Day Live (2001) as Self
  • Ocean's Eleven (2001) as Holly Marie Combs (uncredited)
  • The Nightmare Room (2001) as Girl (uncredited)
  • Teen Choice Awards (1999) as Self
  • Charmed (1998) as Piper Halliwell
  • Charmed (1998) Producer
  • Charmed (1998) Thanks
  • Our Mother's Murder (1997) as Alex Morrell
  • Love's Deadly Triangle: The Texas Cadet Murder (1997) as Diane Zamora
  • Relativity (1996) as Anne Pryce
  • Sins of Silence (1996) as Sophie DiMatteo
  • A Reason to Believe (1995) as Sharon
  • A Perfect Stranger (1994) as Amanda Hale
  • Intimate Portrait (1993) as Self
  • Picket Fences (1992) as Kimberly Brock
  • Chain of Desire (1992) as Diana
  • Dr. Giggles (1992) as Jennifer Campbell
  • Simple Men (1992) as Kim
  • Born on the Fourth of July (1989) as Jenny
  • New York Stories (1989) as Costume Party Guest
  • Sweet Hearts Dance (1988) as Debs Boon
  • American Playhouse (1982) as Kim

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Holly Marie Combs best known for?

Holly Marie Combs is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Pretty Little Liars (2010), Grey's Anatomy (2005), The Reichen Show (2005), Topaz (1969).

When and where was Holly Marie Combs born?

Holly Marie Combs was born on December 3, 1973 in San Diego, California, USA.

How many credits does Holly Marie Combs have?

Holly Marie Combs has accumulated over 34 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1982 to 2018.

What is Holly Marie Combs's background in cinema and television?

Holly Marie Combs is an American actress born on December 3, 1973, in San Diego, California. She began her career at the age of 10, appearing in television commercials. Combs gained recognition for her role as Kimberly Brock in the CBS series Picket Fences, which aired from 1992 to 1996. She also had a leading role in ...