Andrea Roth (born September 30, 1967) is a Canadian

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. She is perhaps best known for her roles as Janet Gavin, the wife of main character Tommy Gavin, on the FX television series '' Rescue Me'' (2004–2011), as Victoria Chase in ''

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'' (2009), and before that, as Diana Powers/NeuroBrain on '' RoboCop: The Series'' (1994).

Life and career

Roth, a first-generation Canadian, was born in

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, to a Scottish mother and a

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father. Her first big role was in the Canadian horror film ''The Club'' (1994), directed by

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, and appeared in numerous television series and TV movies before landing her role on '' Rescue Me''. Her other long role was that of Diana/NeuroBrain on '' RoboCop: The Series'', who appeared in all episodes. Roth also appeared in the

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action film ''

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'' (2007). Furthermore, she guest-starred on '' Blue Bloods'' and '' Ringer''. On March 29, 2010, Roth gave birth to a daughter with Todd Biermann. The couple married on October 7, 2011.

Filmography

Film

Television

References

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