Teri Polo Joins Cast of Law & Order: Los Angeles

Known more for her big screen career than any television roles, Teri Polo has joined the cast of Law & Order: Los Angeles.

The Meet the Parents star will take on the recurring role of Casey Winters, wife of Detective Rex Winters, who will be played by Skeet Ulrich. Polo's character is a former cop who has settled down to raise children.

Law & Order: Los Angeles debuts in September. It also Terrence Howard, Corey Stoll and Alfred Molina.

Polo's previous work in television includes guest-starring stints on Monk and Ghost Whisperer.

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