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Pauley Perrette became famous as Abby Sciuto onNCIS. But before that, she was just another actress working hard to make a name for herself in Hollywood. Most fans know her for her gothic appearance in the crime drama, but not many people remember that she had smaller roles before her big break. One of those roles was in the hit sitcomFrasier, where she appeared in a brief but interesting part.
What makes this role even more surprising is how different she looked at the time. With a much lighter hair color and a softer appearance, she was almost unrecognizable compared to the Abby Sciuto fans later came to love.
What role didNCISstar Pauley Perrette play inFrasier?
Pauley Perretteis best known for playing Abby Sciuto, the smart and quirky forensic scientist onNCIS. She became a fan favorite because of her jet-black hair, gothic clothing, and fun yet mysterious personality on the show. However, before she became famous for this role, she acted in several other TV shows, including the popular sitcomFrasier.
In 1996, when Pauley was 27 years old, she appeared in an episode ofFrasiercalledThree Dates and a Breakup. In this, she played a server at Café Nervosa, which was the coffee shop where Frasier Crane and his brother Niles often met to talk about their lives. In this episode, her character was seen serving coffee and interacting with the main cast.
Her appearance in the show was very different from how she looked inNCIS. Instead of her usual dark hair and gothic outfits, she had lighter hair that was closer to her natural blonde color, and she wore it in a short bob. This gave her a softer and more natural look, which was very different from the edgy style that later became her signature as Abby.
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Although her role inFrasierwas small, it was one of the many acting jobs that helped her gain experience before she became a well-known TV star. Around the same time, she also appeared in other shows, includingEarly Edition,Murder One, andThe Naked Truth. These small roles gave her the opportunity to learn and improve her acting skills, which later helped her in her career.
What made Pauley Perrette leave acting behind afterNCIS?
Pauley Perrette’s exit fromNCISwas not without its complications. There were reports of a conflict with co-star Mark Harmon, linked to an incident onset involving a dog bite. She later shared her fear of Harmon, but emphasized that those events were in the past and not something she felt the need to revisit. She expressed gratitude for her time onNCISviaUSA Todayand for playing the beloved character of Abby Sciuto.
After leaving the show, Perrette pursued another TV role in the 2020 CBS sitcomBroke, which she described as her favorite project to work on. Unfortunately, the show was canceled after just one season. Following this, Pauley decided to retire from acting.
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Instead of acting, Perrette turned her attention to producing documentaries. One of the projects she worked on wasStudio One Forever, a documentary about a gay disco in Los Angeles. For her, creating documentaries allowed her to focus on real stories.
You can watch all the seasons ofNCISon Paramount+.
Sakshi Singh
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Sakshi Singh has written over 1,300 entertainment articles, mostly about Netflix shows and reality TV. She’s spent the last two years covering everything from surprise engagements to shocking eliminations and previously wrote for Essentially Sports in their Netflix Junkie division. A self-proclaimed reality TV addict, Sakshi has watched all 48 seasons of Survivor and never misses a new dating or competition series. She loves watching how strangers meet, fall in love, team up, or betray each other - it’s the mix of strategy and drama that keeps her hooked. When she’s not glued to a reality show, she’s usually watching a crime thriller or tracking the next big streaming hit.
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