Maura Tierney
Known for
An American actress born in Boston, Maura Tierney is admired for her intelligent, grounded work on television and film. On screen she played Jim Carrey's ex-wife in the comedy 'Liar Liar' (1997) and appeared in Christopher Nolan's 'Insomnia' (2002). She became widely known as Abby Lockhart on the long-running series 'ER' and later won a Golden Globe for the acclaimed drama 'The Affair'. A restrained, emotionally precise performer, she brings quiet strength to complex women across a distinguished screen career.
Maura Tierney
30 Movies
18 Series
An American actress born in Boston, Maura Tierney is admired for her intelligent, grounded work on television and film. On screen she played Jim Carrey's ex-wife in the comedy 'Liar Liar' (1997) and appeared in Christopher Nolan's 'Insomnia' (2002). She became widely known as Abby Lockhart on the long-running series 'ER' and later won a Golden Globe for the acclaimed drama 'The Affair'. A restrained, emotionally precise performer, she brings quiet strength to complex women across a distinguished screen career.
Movies
Plays Naomi
Primal Fear
1996
Plays Audrey Reede
Liar Liar
1997
Plays Cathy
Twisters
2024
Plays Rachel Clement
Insomnia
2002
Plays Doris Von Erich
The Iron Claw
2023
Plays Karen Barbour
Beautiful Boy
2018
Plays Daisy Green
Primary Colors
1998
Plays Lynn Powell
Instinct
1999
Plays Bernadette
The Report
2019
Plays Lynn
Semi-Pro
2008
Plays Noreen
White Sands
1992
Plays Bridget
Forces of Nature
1999
Plays Caroline
Baby Mama
2008
Plays Sally Mannis
Welcome to Mooseport
2004
Plays Gina
Diggers
2007
Plays Sharon Derns
The Temp
1993
Plays Lorraine Mendon
Finding Amanda
2008
Plays Pets
The Go-Getter
2007
Plays Det. Madeline Foster
Oxygen
1999
Producer
Plays Pat McBeth
Scotland, PA
2001
Plays Janine
Nature Calls
2012
Plays Suzanne
The Thin Pink Line
1998
Plays Laurette Sachman
Anything
2018
Plays Molly Field
Dead Women in Lingerie
1991
Plays Cecelia
The Linguini Incident
1991
Plays Leslie
Melvin Goes to Dinner
2003
Plays Simonet
Mercy
1995
Plays Pam on Phone (voice)
Mexico City
2000
Plays Denise
Fly By Night
1992
TV Shows
Plays Abby Lockhart
ER
1994
Plays Lisa Miller
NewsRadio
1995
Plays Helen Solloway
The Affair
2014
Plays Jessica Brady
Law & Order
1990
Plays Grace Poe
American Rust
2021
Plays Kathryn Peale
The Whole Truth
2010
Plays Jillian Ryan
The Van Dyke Show
1988
Plays Erica
Ruth & Erica
2012
Plays Maddie Hayward
The Good Wife
2009
Plays Cherlyn Markowitz
704 Hauser
1994
Plays Kelly McPhee
Rescue Me
2004
Plays Fiona McKee
Your Honor
2020
Plays Kathy Kelly (voice)
Sammy
2000
Plays Darlene
Family Ties
1982
Plays Tanya (voice)
King of the Hill
1997
Plays Mrs. California
The Office
2005
Plays Irene Lee
Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams
2017
Plays Donna Cofax
Booker
1989
Latest Trailers
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Twisters
Full Filmography
Twisters
Cathy
2024
Film
The Iron Claw
Doris Von Erich
2023
Film
Your Honor
Fiona McKee · 4 episodes
2020–2021
TV
American Rust
Grace Poe · 19 episodes
2021–
TV
The Report
Bernadette
2019
Film
Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams
Irene Lee · 1 episode
2017–2018
TV
Beautiful Boy
Karen Barbour
2018
Film
Anything
Laurette Sachman
2018
Film
The Affair
Helen Solloway · 53 episodes
2014–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Maura Tierney and where are they from?
Maura Tierney is 61 years old, born on February 3, 1965 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Maura Tierney?
Maura Tierney is best known for roles in Liar Liar, Insomnia, Primal Fear.
How many movies has Maura Tierney been in?
Over a 39-year career (since 1987), Maura Tierney has appeared in 30 movies and 18 TV shows.
What was Maura Tierney's first movie?
The career of Maura Tierney began with Student Exchange (1987).
What is Maura Tierney's most recent movie or series?
Maura Tierney's most recent release is Twisters, which premiered on July 10, 2024.
What TV shows has Maura Tierney appeared in?
On television, Maura Tierney has appeared in The Office, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Your Honor, ER.
Maura Tierney
1965-02-03 · Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Maura Lynn Tierney (born February 3, 1965) is an American film and television actress, who is best known for her roles on NewsRadio and ER as well as The Affair, for which she won the Golden Globe Award in 2016.