Julianna Margulies is an American actress, born on June 8, 1966, in Spring Valley, New York. She gained widespread recognition for her role as Carol Hathaway in the NBC medical drama series "ER" (1994–2000; 2009), which earned her a Primetime Emmy Award and six Screen Actors Guild Awards. Margulies continued to captivate audiences with her portrayal of Alicia Florrick in the CBS legal drama series "The Good Wife" (2009–2016), winning additional accolades, including two Primetime Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe Award.

Throughout her career, Margulies has appeared in various films and TV shows, such as "The Mists of Avalon" (2001), "The Sopranos" (2006–2007), "The Hot Zone" (2019), and "The Morning Show" (2021–2023). She has also starred in movies like "Ghost Ship" (2002), "Snakes on a Plane" (2006), and "The Upside" (2017).