A native of Guilford, Connecticut, Becki Newton grew up performing in plays and musical theater. After studying abroad in Europe and South America, she graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in European History. She then moved to New York City, where she hosted a celebrity interview show on TBS entitled "Movie Junky." Newton has guest starred on such series as "Charmed," "Law & Order: SVU," "Cold Case," "American Dreams," "The Men's Room" and "The Commuters." She will also be seen with Jonathan Rhys Meyers in the forthcoming feature film, "August Rush."