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What is Maura Tierney’s Net Worth?

Maura Tierney, an actress with experience on stage, television, and film, has a net worth of $10 million. She gained popularity through her roles on “NewsRadio,” “ER,” and “The Affair,” for which she won a Golden Globe Award.

Her filmography includes well-known titles such as “Primal Fear,” “Liar Liar,” “Insomnia,” and “Beautiful Boy.”

Early Life and Career

Maura Tierney was born on February 3, 1965 in Boston, Massachusetts. She grew up in the city’s Hyde Park neighborhood and is the eldest of three children of Irish Catholic parents. Tierney attended Mount Alvernia Academy Elementary and Notre Dame Academy in Hingham where she studied drama. After graduating, she enrolled at New York University where she initially majored in dance before switching to drama.

Tierney moved to Los Angeles in 1987 and landed her first screen-acting role in the made-for-television Disney film “Student Exchange.” She then appeared in another television movie called “Crossing the Mob.” Tierney went on to have a recurring role in ten episodes of the sitcom “The Van Dyke Show” and made guest appearances in episodes of “Family Ties” and “Booker.”

Maura Tierney’s Television Career

Maura Tierney first gained attention for her role on the short-lived CBS sitcom “704 Hauser” and appeared in the made-for-television drama “Out of Darkness.” However, her breakout role came on the NBC sitcom “NewsRadio,” where she played Lisa Miller in an ensemble cast for five seasons from 1995 to 1999.

After “NewsRadio,” Tierney landed her next major role as Nurse Abby Lockhart on the medical drama series “ER” in 1999. She started as a guest before becoming a regular cast member in 2000. Tierney received an Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her performance on the show. She made her final regular appearance on “ER” in October 2008 and returned for a cameo appearance in 2009.

Although Tierney decided not to star in any further sitcoms after “NewsRadio,” her performances on “ER” cemented her status as a talented and versatile actress in the television industry.

Maura Tierney’s Television Career

During the 2000s, Tierney made infrequent television appearances, with one of her few appearances being on Bravo’s “Celebrity Poker Showdown,” which she won. She returned to scripted television in the late 2000s with a recurring role on FX’s “Rescue Me” and took over the lead role on ABC’s “The Whole Truth,” which was cancelled after four episodes. She then had a recurring role on CBS’s “The Good Wife.”

In 2014, Tierney landed the main role on Showtime’s “The Affair,” which earned her critical acclaim and a Golden Globe award. The show ran for five seasons through 2019. She has since appeared on Showtime’s “Your Honor” and “American Rust.”

Maura Tierney’s Film Career

Maura Tierney made her film debut in the low-budget 1991 film “Dead Women in Lingerie.” She went on to appear in several other films throughout the 90s, including “White Sands,” “The Temp,” and “Mercy.”

In the late 90s, Tierney’s career took off with a string of hit films, including “Primal Fear,” “Liar Liar,” and “Primary Colors.” She also appeared in “Forces of Nature,” “Oxygen,” and “Instinct.”

In the early 2000s, Tierney starred in “Scotland, Pa.” and had a supporting role in Christopher Nolan’s “Insomnia.” She continued to act in films throughout the 2000s, appearing in “Melvin Goes to Dinner,” “Welcome to Mooseport,” “The Go-Getter,” and “Baby Mama,” among others.

Recent notable films for Tierney include “Beautiful Boy” and “The Report.”

Maura Tierney’s Theater Credits

Maura Tierney starred opposite Dylan McDermott in the off-Broadway play “Three Changes” in 2008. She also became a member of the experimental theater company The Wooster Group and performed with Frances McDormand in Elizabeth LeCompte’s “North Atlantic” and “The Town Hall Affair.”

Tierney’s other theater credits include Yasmina Reza’s “God of Carnage” and Jen Silverman’s “Witch,” in which she originated the lead role of Elizabeth in the play’s West Coast premiere in 2019.

Personal Life and Health Struggles

In 1993, Tierney married William Morrissette, an actor and director. They were married for 13 years before Tierney filed for divorce due to irreconcilable differences. The couple did not have any children.

In 2009, Tierney underwent surgery for breast cancer. At the time, she was cast on the show “Parenthood,” but had to be replaced due to scheduling conflicts with her treatments. However, Tierney finished her treatments and returned to her acting work in 2010.

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