Paget Brewster is an American actress and voice actress, best known for her role as Emily Prentiss on the television series Criminal Minds. Born on March 10, 1969, in Concord, Massachusetts, she began her career in the 1990s, appearing in various television shows and films. In addition to her work on Criminal Minds, Brewster has lent her voice to characters in animated series like Batman: The Brave and the Bold and American Dad!. She has also appeared in popular sitcoms such as Friends, showcasing her versatility as an actress.