{"id":4327,"date":"2026-03-30T16:14:24","date_gmt":"2026-03-30T16:14:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ncisnews.com\/?p=4327"},"modified":"2026-03-30T16:14:24","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T16:14:24","slug":"57-and-still-iconic-happy-birthday-to-the-one-and-only-pauley-perrette","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ncisnews.com\/?p=4327","title":{"rendered":"57 and Still Iconic \u2013 Happy Birthday to the One and Only Pauley Perrette!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Pauley Perrette, best known for her role as Abby Sciuto on\u00a0<em>NCIS<\/em>, celebrates her 57th birthday on March 27.<\/p>\n<p>Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, Perrette became a fan favorite during her 15 seasons on\u00a0<em>NCIS<\/em>\u00a0from 2003 to 2018. Her portrayal of the energetic and unconventional forensic scientist made her one of the most beloved characters on television.<\/p>\n<p>At the height of her career, she achieved one of the highest Q Scores among female TV actors, placing her alongside icons like Tom Hanks and Morgan Freeman in audience likability.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4328\" src=\"https:\/\/ncisnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/FB_IMG_1774887222837-300x265.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"265\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ncisnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/FB_IMG_1774887222837-300x265.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ncisnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/FB_IMG_1774887222837-1024x903.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ncisnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/FB_IMG_1774887222837-768x677.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ncisnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/FB_IMG_1774887222837.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Interestingly, acting wasn\u2019t her original plan. Perrette studied cr1minal science at John Jay College of Cr1minal Justice and once considered careers as a veterinarian, FBI agent, or musician before transitioning into entertainment.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-21033 entered litespeed-loaded\" src=\"https:\/\/www.curiousworld.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/celebrating-pauley-perrette-57.webp\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 502px) 100vw, 502px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.curiousworld.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/celebrating-pauley-perrette-57.webp 502w, https:\/\/www.curiousworld.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/celebrating-pauley-perrette-57-240x300.webp 240w\" alt=\"\" width=\"502\" height=\"627\" data-lazyloaded=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.curiousworld.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/celebrating-pauley-perrette-57.webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.curiousworld.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/celebrating-pauley-perrette-57.webp 502w, https:\/\/www.curiousworld.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/celebrating-pauley-perrette-57-240x300.webp 240w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 502px) 100vw, 502px\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>Outside of acting, she has explored many creative and personal passions. She has been involved in music, including fronting a punk band and working on independent projects, and has also pursued writing, photography, and activism. She is known for her dedication to animal rescue and her advocacy for civil rights.<\/p>\n<p>Perrette retired from acting in 2020 and has since focused on her personal interests and creative pursuits.<\/p>\n<p>Happy Birthday to Pauley Perrette an unforgettable presence on screen and a truly unique personality off it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pauley Perrette, best known for her role as Abby Sciuto on\u00a0NCIS, celebrates her 57th birthday on March 27. 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