CSI: Miami

Biography

Emily Procter portrayed Republican attorney Ainsley Hayes in "The West Wing." Her additional television credits include guest-starring roles on the series "Friends" and "Just Shoot Me," and a starring role opposite David Schwimmer and Chris Cooper in the movie "Breast Men."

Last year, Procter starred with Martin Lawrence in "Big Momma's House 2," the hit sequel to "Big Momma's House." Her feature film credits also include a starring role in "Body Shots" and appearances in "Leaving Las Vegas" and "Jerry Maguire."

Procter graduated with degrees in journalism and dance from East Carolina University. While in school, she worked as a weather anchor at WNCT-TV Greenville, North Carolina. Soon after graduating, she moved to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career.

Procter was born and raised in Raleigh, North Carolina, and lives in Los Angeles, where she supports charities that benefit the homeless. Her birth date is October 8.