Annabeth Gish

Anne Elizabeth 'Annabeth' Gish, born March 13, 1971, is an acclaimed American actress renowned for her roles in films such as Shag, Hiding Out, Mystic Pizza, SLC Punk!, The Last Supper and Double Jeopardy. Her TV roles include prominent characters like Special Agent Monica Reyes on The X-Files, Elizabeth Bartlet Westin on The West Wing, Diane Gould on Halt and Catch Fire, Eileen Caffee on Brotherhood, Charlotte Millwright on The Bridge and Sheriff Althea Jarry on Sons of Anarchy. Gish was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico and grew up in Cedar Falls, Iowa, after her family moved there when she was two. Her first starring role was in the 1986 teen film Desert Bloom, and she has been active in her acting career since then. During her career, she took on various diverse roles, which showcased her acting prowess and versatility. She joined the cast of The X-Files in 2001, after main series star David Duchovny announced his departure from the show. Apart from her film and TV roles, Gish is also a supporter of various humanitarian organizations like CARE International, Students Rebuild, One Million Bones and The Unusual Suspects Theatre Company. Despite persistent reports, Gish is not related to the early silent film actress sisters Lillian and Dorothy Gish. As a personal anecdote – when Gish was starting her career in acting, she wrote a letter to Lillian Gish, who predicted the hardships of the industry and advised Annabeth to stay away from the business.