Ever wondered what happened to your favorite detective from Santa Barbara? Maggie Lawson, the actress who charmed audiences as Juliet O'Hara in the hit series "Psych," has continued to evolve her career beyond the show's beloved run.

Margaret "Maggie" Lawson, born on August 12, 1980, in Louisville, Kentucky, has solidified herself as a versatile force in the entertainment industry. Her journey began in local theater productions at the young age of eight, showcasing an early passion for performance. Growing up in Louisville with her parents, Judy, a homemaker, and Mike Lawson, a hotel manager, alongside her two brothers, Nick and Chris, Lawson's formative years instilled a strong foundation for her future endeavors. She attended Assumption High School, a Catholic school for girls, before venturing to Los Angeles at 17 to pursue her acting dreams. While she is forever etched in our minds as Detective Juliet O'Hara from the comedy-crime series Psych, Maggie Lawson's career boasts a diverse range of roles in television and film, proving her to be a multifaceted talent.

Maggie Lawson: Biographical and Professional Information
Full Name	Margaret Cassidy Lawson
Nickname	Maggie
Date of Birth	August 12, 1980
Age (as of 2025)	44 years
Birth Place	Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Nationality	American
Education	Assumption High School
Parents	Judy Lawson (Homemaker), Mike Lawson (Hotel Manager)
Siblings	Nick Lawson, Chris Lawson
Marital Status	Divorced (formerly married to Ben Koldyke)
Career Information
Occupation	Actress, Producer, Singer
Years Active	1996 Present
Known For	Juliet O'Hara in "Psych," Nathalie Flynn in "Lethal Weapon"
Notable TV Shows	Psych, Lethal Weapon, Santa Clarita Diet, Back in the Game, Inside Schwartz, It's All Relative, Crumbs
Notable Films	Nancy Drew
Current Projects	Hosts "Psych" rewatch podcast
External Links
Maggie Lawson on IMDb