Calista Role is an American actress best known for her roles as ALLY in the television series 'ALLY McBeal' and ERICA in the film 'The Birdcage'. She has also appeared in numerous other films and television shows, including 'The Princess Diaries', 'Runaway Bride', and 'The L Word'. She has won several awards for her performances, including a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Television Series for her role as ALLY.