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.