Jeri Ryan

Jeri Ryan, the incredibly talented and charismatic actress, was born in Munich, Germany, the daughter of an Army officer stationed in West Germany at the time. Proudly describing herself as an "Army brat," Jeri spent her early years moving frequently across the United States, gaining diverse life experiences until her family eventually settled down in Paducah, Kentucky. Excelling academically, Jeri graduated as a National Merit Scholar from high school in Kentucky. Her passion for performing arts led her to Chicago, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in theater from Northwestern University. Resourceful and driven, she competed in beauty pageants to help finance her education, ultimately placing an impressive fourth as "Miss Illinois" in the prestigious Miss America pageant of 1990.

After graduation, Jeri took her talents to Los Angeles, quickly establishing herself in the entertainment industry. Her TV debut came in 1991 with an appearance on the popular show Who’s the Boss?, kicking off a busy schedule that included roles in five additional series in just that year alone. Building her reputation through memorable guest spots in iconic series like Matlock, Murder, She Wrote, Melrose Place, and Diagnosis Murder, Jeri earned her first major recurring role in the captivating science fiction drama Dark Skies. It was her next role, however, that would cement her status as a sci-fi icon. Joining the beloved cast of Star Trek: Voyager, Jeri captivated audiences worldwide with her unforgettable portrayal of Seven of Nine, a character that remains one of the franchise’s most celebrated.

After Star Trek: Voyager ended, demand for Jeri skyrocketed. Renowned producer David E. Kelley cast her as Ronnie Cooke, a compelling lawyer-turned-teacher in the hit show Boston Public. Demonstrating her versatile acting prowess, Jeri continued to charm audiences with recurring roles in popular series such as Two and a Half Men, The O.C., and Boston Legal, before returning to the courtroom as the powerful L.A. District Attorney Jessica Devlin alongside James Woods in the legal drama Shark. Fans were thrilled when Jeri announced her return to the Star Trek universe, reprising her iconic role as Seven of Nine in Star Trek: Picard, set to premiere in 2020. Her enduring presence and exceptional talent continue to captivate both longtime fans and new viewers alike.