Paige Turco
🔥 TrendingJean Paige Turco (born May 17, 1965) is an American actress. She is known for playing April O'Neil in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III and for playing since 2014, Doctor Abigail Griffin in the TV show The 100.
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Facts about Paige Turco
Did you know that before fighting Shredder as April O'Neil, Paige Turco got her start in acting on the long-running CBS soap opera 'Guiding Light'?
- Her father, David V. Turco, was a professional basketball player for the Boston Celtics.
- She was a competitive gymnast for 12 years before an injury shifted her focus to acting.
- Turco initially studied ballet and aspired to become a professional dancer.
- She attended the University of Connecticut, where she majored in drama.
- Before 'The 100,' she had a significant recurring role as Officer Abby Sullivan in 'NYPD Blue'.
While she gained widespread recognition as April O'Neil in the 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' films, her role as Dr. Abigail Griffin on The CW's 'The 100' marked a significant return to a prominent, complex character, solidifying her presence in modern sci-fi television.
Paige Turco holds a unique place in pop culture, bridging generations through her memorable portrayal of April O'Neil and her impactful performance in the post-apocalyptic drama 'The 100'.