Christina Moore | |
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Moore in 2014
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Born |
Palatine, Illinois, U.S. |
April 12, 1973
Occupation | Actress, comedian, fashion designer, model, screenwriter |
Years active | 1996–present |
Spouse(s) | John Ducey (m. 2008) |
Christina Moore (born April 12, 1973) is an American actress, comedian, fashion designer, model and screenwriter. She is most notable for her membership in the main cast of comedians on sketch comedy series MADtv, for replacing Lisa Robin Kelly as Laurie Forman on That '70s Show during the sixth season and for portraying Candy Sullivan in the TNT show Hawthorne. She had a recurring role in 90210.
Christina Moore was born in Palatine, Illinois. She became interested in performing as a young girl at her family's church by getting involved with the singing and performing programs. When she was in high school, she toured with a children's musical theatre troupe throughout the city of Chicago.
Moore's first professional job was in summer stock in Evansville, Indiana, where she performed in Young Abe: the Abraham Lincoln Boyhood Outdoor Musical Drama. Her theatre credits included roles in stage productions of Annie, Cinderella and Big River. Her mother is Abby Moore. She has three older sisters.
After graduating from Illinois Wesleyan University School of Theatre Arts, Moore moved to Los Angeles to pursue her acting career. Moore's television credits included the UPN comedy, The Bad Girl's Guide and Hyperion Bay. She had recurring roles on Pasadena and Unhappily Ever After, with additional television credits that include guest appearances on 24, Just Shoot Me!, Friends, and Suddenly Susan.