Laura Innes was born on August 16, 1957. Innes graduated from Northwestern University with a theater degree. She first appeared on stage in Chicago’s Goodman Theater opposite John Malkovich in “A Streetcar Named Desire.” She also acted on stage with Eric Stoltz in “Two Shakespearean Actors” at Lincoln Center and in “Our Town” at the Seattle Repertory Theatre. Innes played in the TV series “Wings” as Thomas Haden Church’s ex-wife Bunny as well as Dr. Kerry Weaver on “ER.” As part of the “ER” cast, Innes has received three Screen Actors Guild Awards plus nominations for Best Supporting Actress from Viewers for Quality Television. Innes has also directed episodes of “ER,” “Brothers & Sisters,” “House” and “The West Wing.”