Poppy Montgomery Biography

(Australian-American Actress Known for Her TV Series ‘Without a Trace’)

Birthday: June 19, 1972 (Gemini)

Born In: Sydney, Australia

Poppy Montgomery, born as Poppy Petal Emma Elizabeth Deveraux Donaghue, is an American actress. She is best known for playing the role of FBI agent Samantha Spade on the CBS drama ‘Without a Trace’. She is also known for portraying the character of Detective Carrie Wells on the police drama ‘Unforgettable’. Montgomery has guest starred in many TV programs including ‘Party of Five’, ‘NYPD Blue’ and ‘The Beat’. In addition, the actress has performed in a number of television movies such as ‘The Cold Equations’, ‘Jake Lassiter: Justice on the Bayou’, ‘Snow Wonder’, ‘Signed, Sealed, Delivered from Paris, With Love’ and ‘A Surrogate's Nightmare’, to name a few. Montgomery has also acted in a handful of films including ‘Tammy and the T-Rex’, ‘Devil in a Blue Dress’, ‘The Other Sister’, ‘Life’ and ‘Dead Man on Campus’. On a personal note, the bold beauty Montgomery is married and a mother of three young children.
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Quick Facts

Also Known As: Poppy Petal Emma Elizabeth Deveraux Donahue

Age: 52 Years, 52 Year Old Females

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Adam Kaufman (ex-partner), Shawn Sanford (husband)

father: Phil Donahue

mother: Nicola Montgomery

siblings: Daisy Yellow Donahue, Jethro Tull Donahue, Lily Belle Donahue, Marigold Sun Donahue, Rosie Thorn Donahue

children: Jackson Phillip Deveraux Montgomery Kaufman, Violet Grace Deveraux Sanford

Born Country: Australia

Actresses American Women

Height: 5'4" (163 cm), 5'4" Females

Ancestry: Australian American

City: Sydney, Australia

  • 1

    Is Poppy Montgomery still acting?

    Yes, Poppy Montgomery is still actively acting. She has appeared in various TV shows and movies in recent years.
  • 2

    What are some popular TV shows or movies starring Poppy Montgomery?

    Some popular TV shows and movies starring Poppy Montgomery include "Unforgettable," "Without a Trace," and "Reef Break."
  • 3

    What is Poppy Montgomery known for in the entertainment industry?

    Poppy Montgomery is known for her versatile acting skills and her ability to portray strong and dynamic female characters in various TV shows and movies.
  • 4

    Has Poppy Montgomery ever worked on any international projects?

    Yes, Poppy Montgomery has worked on international projects, collaborating with filmmakers and actors from different countries to bring diverse stories to the screen.
Career
Poppy Montgomery first appeared in the 1994 movie ‘Tammy and the T-Rex’. She then did the movie ‘Devil in a Blue Dress’. Soon after this, she got featured in the drama series ‘Party of Five’ and ‘NYPD Blue’ in 1996. The same year, she played Jennifer Lukens on the series ‘Relativity’. Then the actress played roles in the films ‘Dead Man on Campus’, ‘The Other Sister’ and ‘Life’. In the year 2001, Montgomery did the miniseries ‘Blonde’. The following year, she was cast as Samantha Spade in the drama ‘Without a Trace’.
The actress then appeared in the television movies ‘Murder in the Hamptons’ and ‘Snow Wonder’. In 2011, Montgomery began playing the role of Carrie Wells in ‘Unforgettable’. Four years later, she acted in the TV movie titled ‘Signed, Sealed, Delivered from Paris, With Love’. After this, she played Angela in the TV film ‘A Surrogate's Nightmare’.
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Personal Life
Poppy Montgomery was born as Poppy Petal Emma Elizabeth Deveraux Donaghue on 15 June 1972 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, to Nicola and Phil Donaghue. She has a brother named Jethro Tull and four sisters: Rosie, Lily, Daisy and Marigold.
Coming to the actress’ love life, she dated actor Adam Kaufman from 2005 to 2011. During this time, Montgomery gave birth to his son, Jackson Phillip. After separating from Kaufman, the actress started dating Shawn Sanford. In 2013, she gave birth to his daughter, Violet Grace, followed by a son, Gus Monroe, in 2014. Montgomery and Sanford got married on Chinese New Year in Disneyland, in presence of their children. Montgomery is active on Twitter and Instagram. She holds dual citizenship (Australian and American).
Facts About Poppy Montgomery
Poppy Montgomery's real name is Poppy Petal Emma Elizabeth Deveraux Donahue, reflecting her unique and colorful personality.
She is known for her distinctive Australian accent, which adds to her charm and appeal as an actress.
Poppy has a special talent for memorizing lines quickly, which has helped her excel in her roles on various TV shows and movies.
Despite her busy acting career, Poppy is a devoted mother to her children and often shares heartwarming anecdotes about her family life.
In addition to her acting skills, Poppy is also passionate about humanitarian causes and has been involved in various charitable efforts over the years.

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