Rachel Nichols

With her notable roles in film and television, Rachel Nichols has quickly captured the attention of audiences worldwide.

Rachel starred in two blockbusters, Paramount's “Star Trek” and “G.I. Joe: Rise of the Cobra.” She was able to once again work with “Alias” creator JJ Abrams on the reinvention of the Star Trek franchise in the role of „Galia.‟ She shows her tougher side as „Scarlett‟ in the live action thriller based on the popular kids' cartoon and merchandise, “G.I. Joe,” alongside Channing Tatum and Marlon Wayans. Rachel was also seen playing the role of „Leslie Spencer‟ in the independent feature “Meskada,” directed by Joshua Sternfeld. She also appeared in the independent feature “The Loop,” directed by Margaret Whitton, in which she played the role of „Fiona.‟

Nichols joined the ensemble cast of Warner Brother's “Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2” starring America Ferrera and Blake Lively. She has also starred in “Charlie Wilson's War” with Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts, directed by Mike Nichols.

Nichols had a breakout performance when she starred in the ABC' hit drama, “Alias.” Rachel portrayed 'Rachel Gibson,' who worked with „Sydney Bristow‟ (Jennifer Garner) in the special ops division of the CIA. In 2005, Rachel starred in the Fox drama, “The Inside,” produced by Imagine Television.

A small town New England native, Nichols first caught the attention of a modeling scout while attending the prestigious Columbia University in New York City, from which she has graduated with a double major in math and economics. After campaigns with such brands as Guess, L'Oreal, Abercrombie & Fitch and Nicole Miller, she broke into the world of acting when her agent sent her out on her first audition, which was for “Sex and the City.” Although it was the first audition she had ever been on, she was offered the role immediately. The role was for “The Vogue Idea” episode where she starred as the restaurant hostess that became the birthday present from Kim Catrall to her boyfriend, „Richard.‟ She followed that role with a role in “Autumn In New York” with Richard Gere. In 2003, she starred in the prequel to “Dumb and Dumber,” “Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd.” Nichols has also guest starred on the ABC series “In the Line of Fire.”

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