Nicole Sullivan Biography:

Nicole Sullivan was born on April 21, 1970 in New York City, and although she is most known for her dead-on impressions and hilarious comedy skits on the show MADtv, Sullivan has displayed great versatility as a television actress. She graduated valedictorian from Middleburgh High School in 1987 and was a theater major at Northwestern University. She spent her third college year in London, where she attended the British American Drama Academy and joined the Greenwich Shakespeare Company. After her graduation, she headed to Los Angeles, where she started writing and performing in various comedy clubs around the city. Aside from appearing on MADtv, Sullivan’s other television projects include Monk, The Drew Carey Show, Miss Match, and Party of Five. Currently, she is starring on the NBC crime drama Raines.

Carolyn Crumley is portrayed by Nicole Sullivan on the series Raines. Carolyn is a civilian employee of the LAPD. Her sharp wit and tongue make her one of the most interesting individuals in the force.


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