Biography

Colleen is best known for her multi-season arc as Inara on the ABC/Shondaland series STATION 19. Her nuanced performance as a survivor of domestic violence, a fiery protector of her Deaf son, and her heartwarming romance with firefighter Jack Gibson made her a fan favorite.

In January 2026, Colleen appeared in both LAW & ORDER and SVU in the franchise’s crossover event. She stars in the elevated horror film Goody Goody, produced by Shudder and slated for a Fall 2026 release.

In 2007, she made her feature film debut in the Academy Award winning film THERE WILL BE BLOOD, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson and starring Daniel Day-Lewis.

Colleen originated the role of Lindsay in QUID PRO QUO at the Kennedy Center and understudied the role of Laura in THE GLASS MENAGERIE at the Mark Taper Forum. She spent a year touring the country as Alice in ALICE IN WONDERLAND with the National Theatre of the Deaf, as the only hearing member of the Company. Colleen has been fluent in American Sign Language for 25 years and is a strong ally to the Deaf community.
- IMDb mini biography by: Anonymous

Graduated from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with a B.A. in Theatre Studies and a Minor in Music Theatre and Women's Studies.