Marg Helgenberger
Biography
Marg Helgenberger is an American actress born on November 16, 1958, in Fremont, Nebraska, USA. She began her career in the early 1980s and first gained attention for her role on the daytime soap opera Ryan's Hope from 1982 to 1986. Helgenberger is known for her work on the CBS police procedural drama CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, where she played the role of Catherine Willows from 2000 to 2013, and reprised the role in the sequel CSI: Vegas, which premiered in 2022. She also appeared in the ABC drama China Beach from 1988 to 1991, earning her the 1990 Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series.
Career overview
Marg Helgenberger began her acting career in the early 1980s, initially gaining attention for her role as Siobhan Ryan on the daytime soap opera Ryan's Hope, which she played from 1982 to 1986. Her subsequent work in the 1980s and 1990s led to notable roles, including K.C. Koloski in the ABC drama China Beach, which aired from 1988 to 1991.
Helgenberger's portrayal of Catherine Willows in the CBS police procedural drama CSI: Crime Scene Investigation earned her widespread recognition, as she played the role from 2000 to 2013. The character was later reprised in the TV movie Immortality in 2015 and the sequel CSI: Vegas, which premiered in 2022 and continues to the present day.
Throughout her career, Helgenberger has accumulated a significant number of acting credits, with a total of 76 known credits. Her work has been recognized with notable awards, including the 1990 Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her role in China Beach.
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78 titles- CSI: Vegas (2021) as Catherine Willows
- Stars in the House (2020) as Self
- All Rise (2019) as Lisa Benner
- A Dog's Journey (2019) as Hannah Montgomery
- This Changes Everything (2019) as Self
- Almost Friends (2017) as Samantha
- CSI: Immortality (2015) as Catherine Willows
- Intelligence (2014) as Lillian Strand
- Under the Dome (2013) as Christine Price
- The Talk (2010) as Self
- RuPaul's Drag Race (2009) as Self - Guest Judge
- Wonder Woman (2009) as Hera (voice)
- Columbus Day (2008) as Alice
- Mr. Brooks (2007) as Emma Brooks
- The Tony Danza Show (2004) as Self
- In Good Company (2004) as Ann
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) as Self
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) as Catherine Willows
- Erin Brockovich (2000) as Donna Jensen
- Perfect Murder, Perfect Town: JonBenét and the City of Boulder (2000) as Patsy Ramsey
- Perfect Murder, Perfect Town (2000) as Patsy Ramsey
- The Early Show (1999) as Self
- Happy Face Murders (1999) as Jen Powell
- Lethal Vows (1999) as Ellen Farris
- Species II (1998) as Dr. Laura Baker
- Thanks of a Grateful Nation (1998) as Jerrilynn Folz
- Giving Up the Ghost (1998) as Anna Hobson
- The View (1997) as Self
- King of the Hill (1997) as Mrs. Hanover / Pretty Student (voice)
- Fire Down Below (1997) as Sarah Kellogg
- Gold Coast (1997) as Karen DiCilia
- The Last Time I Committed Suicide (1997) as Lizzy
- Murder Live! (1997) as Pia Postman
- My Fellow Americans (1996) as Joanna (uncredited)
- Conundrum (1996) as Det. Rose Ekberg
- Bad Boys (1995) as Alison Sinclair
- Species (1995) as Dr. Laura Baker
- Just Looking (1995) as Darlene Carpenter
- Inflammable (1995) as Lt. (j.g.) Kay Dolan
- ER (1994) as Karen Hines
- The Cowboy Way (1994) as Margarette
- Lie Down with Lions (1994) as Kate Nessen
- Keys (1994) as Maureen 'Kick' Kickasola
- Where Are My Children? (1994) as Vanessa Meyer Vernon Scott
- Frasier (1993) as Emily
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Guest
- Intimate Portrait (1993) as Self
- Fallen Angels (1993) as Eve Cressy
- The Tommyknockers (1993) as Bobbi Anderson
- Partners (1993) as Georgeanne Bidwell
- Distant Cousins (1993) as Connie
- When Love Kills: The Seduction of John Hearn (1993) as Debbie Banister
- The Larry Sanders Show (1992) as Susan Elliot
- Through the Eyes of a Killer (1992) as Laurie Fisher
- In Sickness and in Health (1992) as Mickey
- The Hidden Room (1991) as Jane
- Crooked Hearts (1991) as Jennetta
- Death Dreams (1991) as Crista Westfield
- Blind Vengeance (1990) as Virginia Whitelaw
- Tales from the Crypt (1989) as Vicki
- Always (1989) as Rachel
- After Midnight (1989) as Alex (segment "All Night Operator")
- Peacemaker (1989) as Mrs. Cooper
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988) as Self - Guest
- China Beach (1988) as KC Koloski
- China Beach: Pilot (1988) as K.C. Kolowski
- thirtysomething (1987)
- Shell Game (1987)
- Matlock (1986) as Victoria Rollins / Laura Norwood
- Spenser: For Hire (1985) as Nancy Kettering
- American Playhouse (1982) as Mrs. Cooper (segment 'Peacemaker')
- This Week (1981)
- People's Choice Awards (1975) as Self - Presenter
- The Price Is Right (1972) as Self
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Presenter
- Golden Globe Awards (1944) as Self - Audience Member
- Golden Globe Awards (1944) as Self - Nominee
- Golden Globe Awards (1944) as Self - Presenter
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Marg Helgenberger best known for?
Marg Helgenberger is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including CSI: Vegas (2021), Stars in the House (2020), All Rise (2019), A Dog's Journey (2019).
When and where was Marg Helgenberger born?
Marg Helgenberger was born on November 16, 1958 in Fremont, Nebraska, USA.
How many credits does Marg Helgenberger have?
Marg Helgenberger has accumulated over 78 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1944 to 2021.
What is Marg Helgenberger's background in cinema and television?
Marg Helgenberger is an American actress born on November 16, 1958, in Fremont, Nebraska, USA. She began her career in the early 1980s and first gained attention for her role on the daytime soap opera Ryan's Hope from 1982 to 1986. Helgenberger is known for her work on the CBS police procedural drama CSI: Crime Scene I...