Michele Greene

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Michelle Greene (b. February 3, 1962 in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.) is an American actress, singer, and songwriter, perhaps most well-known for her role as Abigail "Abbie" Perkins in L.A. Law from 1986 - 1991. She also returned to the role in 2002 for the TV "reunion" movie L.A. Law: The Movie

Michele picked up a taste for acting after enrolling in a high-school drama class; she had chosen the class to help her overcome her extreme shyness. She auditioned for and was accepted to the Bachelor of Fine Arts program at the University of Southern California, entering on a scholarship and beginning her formal training as an actor. During her college years she began working in television, appearing in numerous guest shots and television movies.

Shortly after graduation, she landed the ensemble role of "Judy Nuckles" in the short-lived Steven Bochco series Bay City Blues. When that series was cancelled, Bochco kept her in mind, and offered her the Abbie Perkins role on L.A. Law. The show was a critical and commercial success, winning numerous Emmys and garnering Michele a nomination in the Best Supporting Actress category. Michele appeared on L.A Law for seven seasons, leaving to pursue her musical career and stretch her acting challenges beyond the format available on a four hour-long television drama.