Pamela Gidley Biography

Fast Facts

• In 1985, won the Wilhemina Modeling Agency's "Most Beautiful Girl In The World" contest in Sydney, Australia
• Graduated from the Presentation of Mary Academy High School in 1983 before studying acting at the New York Academy of Dramatic Arts
• Moved to New York after high school and was discovered by a modeling agent while walking down the street in Manhattan, leading to a successful modeling career before pursuing acting in L․A․ and landing her debut role in 1986's "Thrashin'․"
• Model-actress recognized for her roles in TV's "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," "The Pretender" and 1992's "Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me․"