Maria Bello is an American actress and producer, born on April 18, 1967, in Norristown, Pennsylvania. She began her acting career in New York theater productions before making her mark on television with roles in shows like "The Commish" (1991), "Due South" (1994), and "ER" (1997–1998). Bello gained wider recognition for her role as pediatrician Dr. Anna Del Amico on "ER" and later starred in the TV series "NCIS" as Jacqueline "Jack" Sloane (2017–2021).

Her film career includes notable performances in "Coyote Ugly" (2000), "The Cooler" (2003), "A History of Violence" (2005), "The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor" (2008), and "Prisoners" (2013). Bello has been nominated for several awards, including two Golden Globe Awards for her roles in "The Cooler" and "A History of Violence".