Monica Potter, born on June 30, 1971, in Cleveland, Ohio, is an American actress known for her versatile film and television roles. She is the daughter of Nancy and Paul Brokaw and was raised alongside her three sisters—Kerry, Jessica, and Bridgette. Potter attended Villa Angela Academy before graduating from Euclid High School. From a young age, she aspired to become an actress and gained early experience by performing at the Cleveland Play House.
Her family moved frequently during her youth, and she began her professional career appearing in commercials in Chicago, Illinois. Pursuing greater opportunities, Potter relocated to Los Angeles in 1994 to further her acting career.
Potter made her television debut in 1994 on the CBS daytime soap opera The Young and the Restless, which marked her entry into network television. A year later, she appeared in the music video for Alan Jackson's "Tall, Tall Trees."
She gained wider recognition in the late 1990s and early 2000s through film roles in major productions. Potter starred in the 1997 action thriller Con Air alongside Nicolas Cage and in the 1998 comedy-drama Patch Adams with Robin Williams. These roles helped establish her reputation as a talented supporting actress in Hollywood.
In 2004, Potter appeared in the psychological horror film Saw as Alison Gordon, a role that contributed to the film's commercial success and cult following. In 2009, she was cast in the TNT television series Trust Me, further showcasing her range in both drama and comedy.
Throughout her career, Potter has been recognized for her emotional depth and screen presence, receiving critical praise for her work in later roles, particularly in television dramas.
Monica Potter married Tom Potter in 1990, and the couple had two sons before eventually divorcing. In 2005, she married orthopedic surgeon Daniel Christopher Allison, with whom she had one daughter. This marriage ended in divorce in 2018.
In addition to her acting career, Potter has also pursued entrepreneurial ventures and philanthropic efforts, although she remains best known for her contributions to film and television.
| Birth Date: | 30 Jun, 1971 |
| Age: | 48 yrs |
| Occupations: | Actor Film actor Television actor |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Cleveland |
| Gender: | Female |
| Description: | American actress |
| Net Worth 2021: | 3 million |
