In her many years as a professional actress, Emmy-nominated Catherine Hicks has amassed an impressive list of film, television and theater credits.

Born in Manhattan and raised in Scottsdale, Ariz., Hicks' starring role on 7th Heaven is her fourth television series regular role. In fact, her character on 7th Heaven was recently named the Best Role Model in a national poll conducted by Talk Magazine. Hicks previously starred in the series Winnetka Road, Tucker's Witch and the popular daytime drama Ryan's Hope. However, it was her Emmy nominated role as Marilyn Monroe in Marilyn: The Untold Story that made her one of television's most visible and popular actresses. She also recently co-starred with Mark Harmon in the time-travel drama, For All Time. Additional television credits include Redwood Curtain, Once More With Feeling, Running Against Time and Happy Endings.

She has made a similar impact as a varied actress in theatrical films, comedies, dramas and even the horror genre. Hicks feature credits include Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, directed by co-star Leonard Nimoy, Turbulence, She's Out of Control, The Razor's Edge and the cult favorite Child's Play. She also starred in Francis Ford Coppola's Peggy Sue Got Married and Sidney Lumet's Garbo Talks.

On Broadway, Hicks starred with Jack Lemmon in the world premiere of Tribute, and has performed in numerous regional theater productions. Hicks combined a dedicated training in acting with an impressive academic background. With a double major in theology and English literature at Notre Dame University, Hicks first became interested in acting after observing several of the school's stage productions. She later moved to New York and subsequently won an acting fellowship to Cornell University and received a Master of Fine Arts degree.

When not working on her series, Hicks enjoys spending time with her husband, special effects wizard and director Kevin Yagher, and their daughter, Catie.