Mimi Rogers Biography

Mimi Rogers was born Miriam Spickler on 27th January 1956, in Coral Gables, Florida, USA, to Philip Spickler and Kathy Talent. Her father was a civil engineer and her mother was into dance and drama.

Philip was a follower of Scientology and Mimi was introduced to it during her childhood. The family relocated to different places around the world before they finally settled in Los Angeles, California.

As a child, she had to study at different schools. She graduated at an early age of 14. Instead of opting for formal college education, she became involved in writing and theater. She also studied acting under late American director and producer Milton Katselas.

Prior to becoming an actress, she worked as a social worker and substance abuse counsellor for a period of six years in a hospital.

Mimi Rogers started her television and film career in the early-1980s by playing minor roles. She landed the role of ‘Sandra Pauley’ in the American police drama series ‘Hill Street Blues’ (1981) and then played ‘Corrina Girard’ in ‘Quincy M.E.’ (1981). During her initial days as an actress, she stayed with American actress and comedian Kirstie Alley.

In 1982, she played the role of ‘Margo Perina’ in one of the episodes of the American crime drama series ‘Magnum, P.I.’ She then appeared in various television series like ‘Divorce Wars: A Love Story’ (1982), ‘Hear No Evil’ (1982), and ‘Blue Skies Again’ (1983).

Her popularity increased when she was cast in the American drama series ‘The Rousters’ (1983-84) and prime time soap ‘Paper Dolls’ (1984). In the latter, she played the role of ‘Blair Fenton-Harper’ in more than a dozen episodes.

She played the role of ‘Audrey’ in the American comedy film ‘Gung Ho’ (1986) alongside actor Michael Keaton. With her growing popularity, she started landing leading roles in noteworthy movies like ‘Street Smart’ (1987), where she played the role of ‘Alison Parker.’

Mimi Rogers was offered a leading role in the romance crime thriller ‘Someone to Watch Over Me’ (1987), where she played the role of ‘Claire Gregory’ and shared screen space with actor Tom Berenger.

In 1990, she was offered the role of ‘Carrie’ in the movie ‘The Palermo Connection,’ which was based on a novel titled ‘Oublier Palerme.’ She continued to play leading roles in movies like ‘Desperate Hours’ (1990), ‘The Doors’ (1991), and ‘Wedlock’ (1991).

She was cast in various hit films and TV series during the 1990s. These films include ‘Dark Horse’ (1992), ‘White Sands’ (1992), ‘Monkey Trouble’ (1994), ‘Reflections on a Crime’ (1994), ‘Full Body Massage’ (1995), and ‘Weapons of Mass Distraction’ (1997).

She played the role of ‘Mrs. Kensington,’ Elizabeth Hurley’s character’s mother, in the first installment of the American spy action comedy film series ‘Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery’ (1997).

She starred as ‘Agent Diana Fowley’ in the science fiction drama series ‘The X-Files’ (1998-99). She appeared in seven episodes with actors like David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson.

She played the role of ‘Leonore Stern’ in the TV movie ‘The Devil’s Arithmetic’ (1999), which was based on a novel by Jane Yolen. The film was nominated for an ‘Emmy Award.’

In the ensuing years, she played various roles in movies and television series, such as ‘Seven Girlfriends’ (1999), ‘Common Ground’ (2000), ‘Cruel Intentions 2’ (2000), ‘The Geena Davis Show’ (2000-01), and ‘Dawson’s Creek’ (2003).

In 2004, she played the role of ‘President Annie Hannigan’ in the critically acclaimed sitcom ‘Hope & Faith.’ Some of her other noteworthy works include ‘Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd’ (2003), ‘Stone Cold’ (2005), ‘Penny Dreadful’ (2006), ‘Big Nothing’ (2006), ‘Abandoned’ (2010), ‘Two and a Half men’ (2011-14), and ‘NCIS’ (2015).

From 2015 to 2019, she appeared as ‘Honey Chandler’ in a recurring role in ‘Bosch.’ From 2016 to 2019, she was seen in various roles in TV series and movies like ‘Mad Men,’ ‘Blue Bloods,’ ‘NCIS: Los Angeles,’ ‘The Stranger Game,’ ‘Falling Up,’ ‘Affairs of State,’ and ‘What Still Remains.’

Mimi Rogers played the lead role of ‘Sharon’ in the drama film ‘The Rapture’ (1991) alongside David Duchovny. For her performance in the film, she received critical acclaim.

Mimi Rogers was nominated for an ‘Independent Spirit Award’ for ‘Best Female Lead’ for the movie ‘The Rapture’ (1991).

She won the ‘Best Actress’ award at the ‘Seattle International Film Festival’ for her performance in the movie ‘Reflections on a Crime’ (1994) where she played the character of a woman on death row.

She was nominated for the ‘Satellite Award’ for ‘Best Actress in a Supporting Role’ for ‘Weapons of Mass Distraction’ (1997).

A versatile actress, she received a nomination for ‘Daytime Emmy Award’ for her performance in the TV movie ‘The Devil’s Arithmetic’ (1999).

Mimi Rogers’ first spouse was James Rogers, a Scientology counsellor. The couple got married on 21st August 1976 and divorced on 25th September 1980.

She got married to actor Tom Cruise on 9th May 1987, but the marriage was short-lived and ended in divorce on 4th February 1990, due to problems that were linked to Scientology.

She is presently married to producer and director Christopher Ciaffa; they tied the knot on 20th March 2003 and have two children, Lucy Julia Rogers-Ciaffa and Charlie Rogers Ciaffa.