Mimi Rogers

Mimi Rogers is an American actress born as Miriam Ann Spickler on January 27, 1956, in Coral Gables, Florida. She has showcased a versatile talent in several film and television roles. Her notable performances include Gung Ho, Someone to Watch Over Me, Desperate Hours, Full Body Massage, The Rapture, and popular shows like The X-Files and Two and a Half Men. Her upbringing was influenced by Scientology, thanks to her father, Philip C. Spickler, a staunch follower. Rogers' extensive career path is marked by a myriad of roles, right from starring alongside Michael Keaton in Gung Ho to critically acclaimed comedic dramas like Trees Lounge and mainstream franchises like Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery. Her personal life is quite eventful with three marriages and two children. Besides acting, Rogers has also tried her hand at competitive poker.

Before stepping into Hollywood, she worked part-time as a social worker for substance-abuse counseling. After her first marriage ended, she decided to pursue acting in Los Angeles, under the mentorship of Milton Katselas. Throughout her career, she has starred alongside industry stalwarts like Denzel Washington, Tom Berenger, Barbra Streisand, and Lauren Bacall. She earned an Independent Spirit Award nomination for Best Female Lead for her role in The Rapture. Her significant contribution to the film industry also includes co-producing and co-starring in the Holocaust drama The Devil's Arithmetic. She was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award for the same. Her work also extends to other ventures, like her position on the board of directors of the World Poker Tour. Off-camera, Rogers is a significant contributor to the Democratic Party.