Paula Newsome
Biography
Paula Newsome is an American actress who grew up on Chicago's South Side and trained at Webster University's Conservatory of Theater Arts. She took up acting as a child in community theater, moved to New York City, and was cast in Broadway productions before making her screen debut in a supporting part in the 1992 comedy Straight Talk. Guest spots followed on series such as Chicago Hope, Law and Order, Ally McBeal, NYPD Blue and Criminal Minds, and she had recurring parts on NCIS and Barry, playing Detective Moss in the first season. Her films include Guess Who (2005), Reign Over Me (2007), Things We Lost in the Fire (2007), Black or White (2014) and Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021). She starred as Claire Washburn in the ABC drama Women's Murder Club from 2007 to 2008, and from 2021 to 2024 led the CBS crime drama as Maxine Roby.
65years old
Turns 66 on October 7in 330 days
- Born United States
- Star sign: LibraThe sign runs September 23 to October 22
Movie Career
- Films
- 6
- Career span
- 22 years1992 to 2014
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Big break
Newsome said her life changed a lot after the HBO comedy Barry, since Hollywood saw her play Detective Janice Moss, a role she loved. She called the character funny and poignant.
First role
Newsome's first big screen part came in the 1992 comedy Straight Talk, where she played a supporting role alongside star Dolly Parton.
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Worked with
Paula Newsome shares two films with Denise Dowse, and one with each of the others. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
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Adam Sandler's page
All films by Mike Binder
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