Deborah Rhea Seehorn Bio
Deborah Rhea
Seehorn, born on May 12, 1972, is an American actress. Most well-known is her
character as attorney Kim Wexler on AMC's Better Call Saul (2015-2018), for
which she has been awarded the Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actress in a
Series, Miniseries, or Television Film. She has also starred in the NBC show
Whitney (2011-2013) as well as ABC's I'm with Her (2003-2004) and TNT's
Franklin & Bash (2011-2014). Deborah Rhea Seehorn was conceived in Norfolk,
Virginia on May 12, 1972. Her mother worked as an executive assistant for the
United States Navy, while her father was an agent of the Naval Investigative
Service; her family moved frequently during her childhood, residing in
Washington, D.C. and Arizona in addition to in Japan. Following the footsteps
of her grandfather and father She was interested in drawing, painting and
architecture at an early age. Although she was interested in the visual arts
throughout her life, it was during this time that she discovered an interest in
acting. While in college, she was introduced to the world of contemporary
theatre. She graduated from George Mason University in 1994 with a BA in Studio
Art. Seehorn started her career in college as an actor and was encouraged by
her acting teacher. She tried to gain attention through different ancillary
positions in D.C. theater. She was able get the most important roles in local
theater productions. However, she had to work odd jobs to make ends meet. To
pay for her expenses, she also took on roles in short industrial instructional
films. She soon was able to be cast in TV productions. The roles she played
were usually that were "very wry and sarcastic" as her idol Bea
Arthur. These roles are usually ended after only one or two seasons. Seehorn
was part of Better Call Saul, the Breaking Bad spinoff series. Seehorn portrays
Kim Wexler (a lawyer) and is the love-interest for the main character, Jimmy
McGill/Saul.
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