Karri Turner
Karri Turner | |
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Turner at the American Freedom Festival | |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1994–present |
Karri Turner is an American television actress who is best known for playing Lieutenant Harriet Sims in the television series JAG (1997–2005).
Biography
Her recent film credits include Get Smart and An American Carol. She has had extensive stage experience in such plays as Godspell and Charley's Aunt, and appeared in 2003 as Susan in the award-winning comic short The Date.[1] She has also had recurring roles in Caroline in the City, The X-Files and South Park.
She accompanied comedians Kathy Griffin and Michael McDonald to Iraq to perform for troops serving for the United States stationed there, a performance broadcast as part of Griffin's series My Life on the D-List and has completed 13 USO tours as of 2012, as well as work for other groups such as the young challenge program Nation Guard, American Freedom Foundation and five tours with Stars for Stripes.
In addition to her acting career, Turner has been involved in motivational speaking and advocacy work, particularly supporting military personnel and veterans. She has participated in numerous outreach programs and speaking engagements focused on leadership, resilience, and transition to civilian life. Her work in this area has expanded her public profile beyond television and film.[2][3]
In January 2020 it was revealed that Turner would return to her acting career with an appearance in the NCIS episode "In the Wind", as "Micki Kaydar".
Partial filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Who's the Caboose? | Wendi | |
| 2008 | Get Smart | Mom in Minivan | |
| 2008 | An American Carol | Lab Tech 2 | |
| 2009 | Hurricane in the Rose Garden | Ashley |
Television
Live-action
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Wild Oats | Tanya Kavasi | 2 episodes |
| 1997 | Suddenly Susan | Marcy | Episode: "Love and Divorce American Style: Part 2" |
| 1996–1997 | Caroline in the City | Honey Potts | 2 episodes |
| 1997 | The X-Files | Tara Scully | 2 episodes |
| 1997–2005 | JAG | Lt. Harriet Sims | Recurring role, 112 episodes |
| 2006 | Heroes | Lisa | 2 episodes |
| 2020–2021 | NCIS | Micki Kaydar | 2 episodes |
Animated
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | South Park | Wendy Testaburger / Liane Cartman / Veronica Crabtree | Episode: "Unaired pilot" |
| 1997 | South Park | Kathie Lee Gifford | Episode: "Weight Gain 4000" |
Video game
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Soviet Strike | Delilah (voice) |
References
External links
- Karri Turner at IMDb