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Nicollette Sheridan is a British-born American actress. She was born on November 21, 1963 in Worthing, West Sussex, England. Sheridan is the daugher of actress Sally Sheridan. Her father is unknown, however she considers her mother's late boyfriend, Telly Savalas to be her father. Sheridan emigrated to the United States in 1973. She was romantically involved with actor Leif Garrett from 1979 to 1985. In September 7, 1991, the actress married actor Harry Hamlin. Their marriage ended in a divorce in 1993.

Fast Facts

1. British born actress
2. Birthdate: November 21st, 1963
3. Birthplace: Worthing, West Sussex
4. Awards: Soap Opera Digest, Golden Globe (nominated)
5. Was romantically linked to Michael Bolton
6. Known For: Desperate Housewives

Sheridan made her acting debut with the soap opera Paper Dolls in 1984. From there she hit it big on the set of the night time soap opera Knots Landing where she played the role of Paige Matheson. She won a Soap Opera Digest Award for her role. After Knots Landing ended, Sheridan went on to play in the movies Spy Hard and Beverly Hills Ninja. In 2004, Sheridan began playing on the ABC television series Desperate Housewives where she continues to play the role of Edie Britt.

Sheridan became engaged to singer Michael Bolton in March of 2006. It was rumored that Sheridan was pregnant with Bolton's child, but the couple denied the rumors. In August of 2008, the couple announced that they had canceled their engagement.