Aviva Baumann

Aviva Baumann ( Farber; born She is known for playing Nicola in the comedy film Superbad, young Shannon Gibbs on the military police procedural series NCIS, and Mandy on the sitcom Party Down.

Early years Baumann's mother is real-estate agent and former dancer Laurie Farber-Condon; her father, Aram Farber, is a contractor. Raised in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Baumann appeared in a Downy commercial when she was 5 years old She learned four styles of dancing from local teachers and planned to have a dancing career. When she was 16 years old, she joined the Oakland Ballet after graduating from Santa Fe High School. She returned to Santa Fe and, by age 18, was ready for a career change. She moved to Los Angeles, where her aunt, Alba Francesca, became her manager. She lived in the same building with Francesca and her uncle, character actor James Karen.

Career Baumann was in the films Down in the Valley and Guides. Television shows on which she has appeared include Cold Case and Malcolm in the Middle. She is Jewish.

Filmography Year Title Role Notes 1994 Troublemakers Schoolgirl #1 1997 Up Above the World Maggie 2005 Desperate Hippies Chee Down in the Valley Sherri 2006 Gene Simmons Family Jewels Herself Episode: "Loose Change" Forgiving the Franklins Caroline Franklin 2007 Rolling Pippi Independent film Out of Jimmy's Head Emily Episode: "Skate Night" Superbad Nicola Cold Case Celeste Church - 1997 Episode: "Stand Up and Holler" 2008 Criminal Minds Sarah Henson Episode: "The Crossing" 20082012 NCIS Shannon Gibbs Episodes: "Heartland" and "Mother's Day" Fielding (season 7) 2009 Saint John of Las Vegas Penny The Closer Jenna West Episode: "Elysian Fields" 2010 Party Down Mandy Episodes: "Jackal Onassis Backstage Party" (season 2) and "Precious Lights Pre-School Auction" (season 2) Spring Break '83 Heather Law & Order: LA Stephanie Kasdan Episode: "Hondo Field" 2011 Black Velvet River Girl Final film role Burn Notice Eve Episode: "No Good Deed"