Maxine Bahns
| Maxine Bahns | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Maxine Lee Bahns February 28, 1971 Stowe, Vermont, U.S. |
| Years active | 1990s–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Peter Crone (October 5, 2003 – November 2006, divorced) Patrick Watson (October 13, 2007–present) 1 child |
| Partner(s) | Edward Burns (1989–1996) |
| Website | |
| http://www.maxinebahns.net/ | |
Maxine Lee Bahns (born February 28, 1971) is an American actress, triathlete and model. She is best known for her role as Star in the 2000 film Cutaway.
Early life
Bahns was born in Stowe, Vermont,[citation needed] but moved to Long Island, New York. Her father is German-American and her mother is a Hong Konger of mixed Chinese and Brazilian descent. She has one sister, Brandy de St Phalle. At age 16, Bahns traveled to Barcelona, Valencia, Paris, and Rome. After returning to New York, she attended the New York University where she majored in Latin and Greek language and literature and studied for her Ph.D. in Classics.
Career
Bahns attended acting classes at the Beverly Hills Playhouse taught by Milton Katselas and also studied with Ivana Chubbuck. Her big break came when her boyfriend at the time, actor Edward Burns, asked her to star in his low-budget film The Brothers McMullen. She is currently appearing as Simon Baker's wife on CBS'sThe Mentalist.[1]
Bahns has also been involved in modelling working for the Elite Model Management. During her time as a model, she has appeared on numerous magazines including FHM, Sports Illustrated for Women, Self, Glamour, and Maxim.
Personal life
In 2001, upon moving to Los Angeles, Maxine became involved in triathlons, and during the year she had completed the Ironman Triathlon. Bahns has also competed in a number of triathlons such as Wildflower ½ Ironman and the Keauhou ½ Ironman. She has appeared on the covers of Runner's World, Triathlete Magazine, and FIT! Magazine.
From October 5, 2003 to November 2006, Bahns was married to Peter Crone, who appeared as Nikos in Music Within. On October 13, 2007, Bahns married Patrick Watson; the couple now reside in Los Angeles.
On March 8, 2009, Bahns gave birth to daughter Madison Rose Watson in Santa Monica, California. She weighed six pounds and two ounces (2.8 kg).[1]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| WWJD
Virginia | |||
| 2009 | Charlie Valentine | Jenny | post-production |
| Driving Me Crazy | Kelly Petterson | post-production | |
| 2008 | Stellina Blue | Kathy | |
| The Mentalist | Angela Ruskin Jane | TV series, 1 episode (, "Redwood") | |
| Conjurer | Helen Burnett | ||
| The Tribe or The Lost Tribe | Maya Carrillo | ||
| 2007 | Justice | Gail Rose | TV series, 1 episode ("False Confession") |
| Steam | Susan | ||
| Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip | Lena | TV series, 2 episodes ("Breaking News", "4 A.M. Miracle") | |
| 2006 | Naked Run | Jill | |
| Paradise Lost | Rebecca | ||
| 2005 | Scarred | Heather Hansen | |
| CSI: NY | Anna, the Elementary School Representative | TV series, 1 episode ("Dancing with the Fishes") | |
| 2001 | The Elite | Lena | |
| 2000 | Cutaway | Star | Television |
| Vice | Savannah Logan | ||
| Dangerous Curves | Stella Crosby | ||
| Spin Cycle | Vicky Taylor | ||
| 1998 | Chick Flick | ||
| 1997 | Perversions of Science | Betty Sorensen | TV series, 1 episode ("The People's Choice") |
| 1996 | She's the One | Hope | |
| 1995 | The Brothers McMullen | Audrey |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Wihlborg, Ulrica. "The Mentalist's Maxine Bahns Welcomes a Girl". People Magazine. Retrieved 2009-03-09.
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