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Adrianne Palicki

Adrianne Palicki

Highest Rated: 86% John Wick (2014)

Lowest Rated: 15% Red Dawn (2012)

Birthday: May 6, 1983

Birthplace: Toledo, Ohio, USA

Actress Adrianne Palicki possessed a fierce determination and commitment to her craft that made her an easy choice to play one of the most beloved superheroes of all time. She first made her mark with guest roles on popular crime and drama shows before she became a series regular on the critically lauded series "Friday Night Lights" (NBC/DirecTV, 2006-2011), where she portrayed a town vixen trying to shake off her bad-girl reputation. Palicki's career appeared poised for an upswing when she scored the lead on NBC's revamp of the popular 1970s series "Wonder Woman" (2011), where she donned the infamous gold cuff and shiny, star-spangled costume popularized by Lynda Carter in the original incarnation, but the much-publicized pilot was not picked up for a series. After appearing in a recurring role in the sitcom "About A Boy" (NBC 2014-15), Palicki joined the casts of another comic book adaptation, "Agents of SHIELD" (ABC 2013- ) and Seth MacFarlane's Ster Trek spoof "The Orville" (Fox 2017- ) while starring in films ranging from '80s action remake "Red Dawn" (2012) to science fiction thriller "John Wick" (2014) and TV action reboot "S.W.A.T.: Under Siege" (2017). Adrianne Palicki was born on May 6, 1983 in Toledo, OH. At her hometown's Whitmer High School, she ran track, played basketball, and was a runner-up for homecoming queen. After graduating from high school in 2001, Palicki headed out West to pursue a career in show business. But before she landed acting gigs, she bid her time making sandwiches at Togo's restaurant. By 2003, Palicki started making headway in her acting career with minor roles in independent short films and on a number of drama series such as "Smallville" (WB, 2001-2011), "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" (CBS, 2000-15), and a recurring part on the short-lived "South Beach" (UPN, 2006) starring Vanessa Williams. She also appeared in the pilot episode of the fantasy drama "Supernatural" (The WB, 2005- ), as the ill-fated girlfriend of Jared Padalecki's character. In 2006, Palicki joined the ensemble cast of the critically acclaimed drama "Friday Night Lights," based on H.G. Bissinger's classic 1990 book and a 1994 film of the same name. The show centered on the Permian Panthers, the high school football team in a fictional Texas town, and the team's coach and his family. Palicki portrayed the cheerleader girlfriend of one of the football players who, as the series progressed, tried to shed her bad-girl reputation. While the show was well received by critics and audiences alike, it struggled with low ratings and was moved around different networks, which led to it ultimately getting canceled. Palicki's earnest performance on "Friday Night Lights" led to bigger roles, including a lead part on "Lone Star" (Fox, 2010), as the unsuspecting wife of a Texas con man (James Wolk) who is leading a double life. While the series' pilot earned rave reviews, low ratings forced its cancellation after the second episode. In 2010, Palicki starred in the remake of the 1984 cult classic "Red Dawn," about a group of teenagers fighting Russian and Chinese soldiers who have invaded their small town. That same year, Palicki made headlines when writer-producer David E. Kelley handpicked her to star in the remake of the popular 1970s television series "Wonder Woman," taking over the super heroine role made famous by Lynda Carter. Although the pilot was highly publicized, it was rejected by the network and never aired. Following a supporting role in the romantic comedy "About A Boy" (NBC 2014-15) as a love interest for star David Walton, Palicki joined the cast of another comic book adaptation, "Agents of SHIELD" (ABC 2013- ) as fan favorite Bobbi Morse. Originally a recurring role, Morse became a series regular during the show's second season, and was projected as the star of a spin-off series, "Marvel's Most Wanted," but the 2016 pilot was not picked up. During this period, Palicki continued working in movies, including the female leads in "GI Joe: Retaliation" (2013), Keanu Reeves science fiction thriller "John Wick" (2014) and action thriller "S.W.A.T.: Under Siege" (2017). After her "Agents of SHIELD" story arc ended, Palicki joined the cast of Seth MacFarlane's space opera spoof "The Orville" (Fox 2017- ) as Commander Kelly Grayson.

Highest rated movies

86% 81% John Wick 41% 61% Quasi 29% 48% G.I. Joe: Retaliation
29% 29% Women in Trouble
24% 20% Elektra Luxx
20% 31% Legion
15% 50% Red Dawn

Filmography

Movies

Credit
41% 61% Quasi Queen Catherine (Character) - 2023
No Score Yet No Score Yet A Christmas in New Hope Shannon (Character) - 2023
No Score Yet 80% With/In Unknown (Character) - 2021
No Score Yet No Score Yet With/in: Volume 2 (Segment "20 Questions") (Character) - 2021
No Score Yet 24% S.W.A.T.: Under Siege Ellen Dwyer (Character) - 2017
No Score Yet 62% Baby, Baby, Baby Sunny (Character) - 2015
No Score Yet 64% Dr. Cabbie Natalie Wilman (Character) $223.0K 2014
86% 81% John Wick Ms. Perkins (Character) $43.0M 2014
No Score Yet 56% Coffee Town Becca (Character) - 2013
29% 48% G.I. Joe: Retaliation Lady Jaye (Character) $122.5M 2013
15% 50% Red Dawn Toni Walsh (Character) $44.8M 2012
24% 20% Elektra Luxx Holly Rocket (Character) $10.8K 2010
20% 31% Legion Charlie (Character) $40.2M 2010
29% 29% Women in Trouble Holly Rocket (Character) - 2009

TV

Credit
77% 89% The Orville Commander Kelly Grayson (Character) 2017-2019 2022
No Score Yet No Score Yet The Talk Guest 2017
No Score Yet 19% The Late Late Show With James Corden Guest 2017
No Score Yet No Score Yet Last Call With Carson Daly Guest 2015 2017
No Score Yet No Score Yet Hollywood Medium With Tyler Henry Unknown (Guest Star) 2017
95% 91% Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Bobbi Morse (Character),
Agent Bobbi Morse (Guest Star)
2014-2016
No Score Yet 85% Robot Chicken Unknown (Guest Voice) 2007-2009 2011 2014 2016
No Score Yet 41% Jimmy Kimmel Live! Guest 2015
74% 80% About a Boy Dr. Samantha Lake (Guest Star) 2014
No Score Yet 85% From Dusk Till Dawn Vanessa Styles (Guest Star) 2014
97% 93% Friday Night Lights Tyra Collette (Character),
Unknown (Guest Star)
2006-2009 2011
No Score Yet 83% Criminal Minds Unknown (Guest Star) 2011
81% No Score Yet Lone Star Unknown (Character) 2010
No Score Yet No Score Yet The Bonnie Hunt Show Guest 2010
No Score Yet 64% Family Guy Additional Voices (Guest Voice) 2010
93% 73% Supernatural Unknown (Guest Star) 2007 2009
No Score Yet 65% CSI: Miami Unknown (Guest Star) 2009
15% No Score Yet South Beach Unknown (Guest Star) 2006
78% 69% Smallville Kara/Lindsey Harrison (Guest Star) 2004