Maura Tierney was born on February 3, 1965 in Boston, Massachusetts. As an actress, she got her first break in the show Student Exchange. Her first starring role however was on a low budget film called Dead Women in Lingerie. But she has come a long way since then as she has appeared in films like Liar Liar, Primary Colors and Forces of Nature. In the second season of Celebrity Poker Showdown, she won over Lauren Graham. At present, she is part of the television show ER as Dr. Abby Lockhart. Dr. Abby Lockhart begins dating Dr. Luka after taking a position in the ER. After some time, the relationship ends up in a bin but they remain close friends. Next, she dates Dr. John Carter. Apparently, Abby suffers from alcohol problems and this gradually puts a strain in their relationship. Later she rekindles her relationship with Dr. Luka and gets pregnant.