Nichole Hiltz

Nichole Hiltz (born September 3, 1978) is a former American actress known for her appearances in films, made-for-TV movies, and television series. She gained recognition for her role as Brandi Shannon in the long-running television show In Plain Sight from 2008 to 2012. Throughout her career, Hiltz has made guest appearances on various popular TV shows, including NYPD Blue, The O.C., Cold Case, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Bones, and Smallville. She also appeared in three episodes of Desperate Housewives and played the semiregular character Ginny Dannegan in The Riches. Hiltz's passion for acting began after being inspired by Michelle Pfeiffer and the show Punky Brewster, leading her to pursue acting classes in Boston after high school.