Adrianne Palicki - Overview

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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 soared 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. The iconic role suddenly thrust the relatively unknown Palicki into the Hollywood spotlight, giving her an opportunity to flex her acting muscles, and paving the way for even more exciting roles to follow.

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 gradu... Read More

Filmography (5)

Red Dawn (2012)

G.I. Joe: Retaliation (2012)

Elektra Luxx (2011)

Legion (2010)

Women in Trouble (2009)

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Milestones (9)

2011
Announced that Palicki was selected to portray Wonder Woman in David E. Kelley's adaptation for NBC

2010
Cast in the short-lived FOX drama "Lone Star" as the daughter of an oil executive and wife of the main character

2010
Cast in the FOX drama "Lone Star" as Cat Thatcher, the daughter of an oil executive and wife of the main character

2006
Appeared on the short-lived UPN series "South Beach"

2006 - 2009
Landed the role of Tyra Collette on the NBC series "Friday Night Lights"

2005 - 2009
Starred in The WB's "Supernatural" as Sam Winchester's doomed girlfriend, killed by the demon, in its pilot episode; reprised role in later episodes

2003
Landed a starring role in a "Lost in Space" pilot directed by John Woo; show was not picked up

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