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Maura Tierney Recalls Her Roles in 'ER,' Twisters' and More Iconic Projects


Maura Tierney looked back on some of her biggest career moments exclusively with Us Weekly, including starring in project such as 'ER' and 'Twisters'

The NBC series ran for 15 seasons, ending in 2009, and helped launch many of its stars’ careers, including George Clooney, who played Dr. Doug Ross. FXWhen Tierney got the call to join Denis Leary ‘s firefighter drama post- ER, she leapt at the chance to play someone so unlike Abby. Jim Spellman/WireImageTierney auditioned for Broadway’s Lucky Guy because she wanted to meet director George C. Wolfe and found herself cast opposite Tom Hanks.

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