Adrianne Palicki is an American actress and model, born on May 6, 1983, in Toledo, Ohio. She is best known for her roles in television series such as Tyra Collette in NBC's sports drama Friday Night Lights (2006–2011), Bobbi Morse in ABC's superhero drama Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2014–2016), and Commander Kelly Grayson in Fox/Hulu's science fiction comedy-drama The Orville (2017–2022) [1] [2].

Palicki has also appeared in several films, including Legion (2010), Red Dawn (2012), G.I. Joe: Retaliation (2013), and John Wick (2014) [1]. She was born to Jeffrey Arthur and Nancy Lee (née French) Palicki and has an older brother, Eric, who is a comic book writer [1].

Her career began with roles in television series such as Smallville and Supernatural. She gained significant recognition for her role in Friday Night Lights, which led to further opportunities in both television and film [1]. Palicki also starred in a pilot for a Wonder Woman television series produced by David E. Kelley, although it was not picked up [2].

Adrianne Palicki's versatility as an actress is evident in her ability to portray a wide range of characters, from action heroes to more dramatic roles [3].