NCIS’ Emily Wickersham kickstarted career as youngster in The Sopranos

WARNING: This article contains spoilers from NCIS and The Sopranos.  NCIS actress Emily Wickersham may have risen to global fame through the police procedural but The Sopranos was where it really all began for her. The 39-year-old actress initially joined the CBS drama in season 11 and quickly cemented her place in the team, alongside love interest Agent Nick Torres (played by Wilmer Valderrama). It was time to say goodbye to Bishop though at the end of season 18 after Wickersham announced she would be making her departure back in May 2021. She was unexpectedly fired for leaking confidential documents but this was part of an ongoing undercover operation where she had to gain the trust of criminals so needed to be sacked. Her time with NCIS was over but not before she shared a passionate kiss with Torres before they said farewell. NCIS’ Emily Wickersham was in The Sopranos. (Image: HBO/CBS) Years prior to her even joining NCIS though, Wickersham made her acting debut in a sketch show on Late Show with David Letterman in 2006 and then got herself a role in Gardener of Eden the following year. She really grabbed the attention of Hollywood when she appeared in a handful of episodes of HBO ‘s The Sopranos as Rhiannon Flammer. In the iconic drama, Rhiannon was a friend of Anthony ‘AJ’ Soprano (Robert Iler), who was initially dating one of his friends Hernan O’Brien (Vincent Piazza). But her and AJ’s paths crossed again when he went into a psychiatric hospital following his suicide attempt and Rhiannon for her dietary problems. NCIS’ Emily Wickersham and Wilmer Valderrama. (Image: CBS) Thanks to their shared experience at the hospital, the pair grew closer and things started to get intimate when they were parked up in the woods. Things take an unexpected turn though when the car’s catalytic converter overheats, causing a fire and prompting AJ and Rhiannon to leave the vehicle. They then watch in shock as the car goes up in flames and explodes, leaving them unsure of what to do next. This was the last time that fans saw Wickersham as Rhiannon in the drama, having appeared in just four episodes. NCIS’ Emily Wickersham was Rhiannon in The Sopranos. (Image: HBO) From this, she went on to star in The Bronx is Burning, The Gamekillers, Definitely, Maybe, Remember and The Bridge just to name a few. Going by her IMDb page, she has yet to take on another role since leaving NCIS behind. She gave birth to her son Cassius in December 2021 so has been focusing more of her time on being a new mum. NCIS is available to watch on CBS and The Sopranos on NOW.