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Lisa Edelstein
Actor, Director, Producer, Additional CreditsBorn May 21, 1966 (59 years)
Lisa Edelstein (born May 21, 1966) is an American actress. She is best known for her role as Dr. Lisa Cuddy on the medical drama series House (2004 - 2011).
Edelstein also had recurring or starring roles in the series Relativity (1996 - 1997), The West Wing (1999 - 2000), Ally McBeal (2000 - 2001), Felicity (2001 - 2002), American Dad! (2007 - 2011), The Legend of Korra (2013 - 2014), Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce (2014 - 2018), The Good Doctor (2018 - 2019), The Kominsky Method (2018 - 2021), and 9-1-1: Lone Star (2021 - 2023). Throughout most of her career, Edelstein has rarely ventured outside of television, making small appearances in films including The Doors (1991), As Good as It Gets (1997), Keeping the Faith (2000), What Women Want (2000), and Daddy Day Care (2003). More recently she starred in Dr. Bird's Advice for Sad Poets (2021) and The Everything Pot (2024).
Edelstein also had recurring or starring roles in the series Relativity (1996 - 1997), The West Wing (1999 - 2000), Ally McBeal (2000 - 2001), Felicity (2001 - 2002), American Dad! (2007 - 2011), The Legend of Korra (2013 - 2014), Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce (2014 - 2018), The Good Doctor (2018 - 2019), The Kominsky Method (2018 - 2021), and 9-1-1: Lone Star (2021 - 2023). Throughout most of her career, Edelstein has rarely ventured outside of television, making small appearances in films including The Doors (1991), As Good as It Gets (1997), Keeping the Faith (2000), What Women Want (2000), and Daddy Day Care (2003). More recently she starred in Dr. Bird's Advice for Sad Poets (2021) and The Everything Pot (2024).
Filmography
| 2025 | Long Story Short (2025) (TV Series) · as Naomi (voice) |
| 2025 | Going Dutch (TV Series) · as Nina Quinn |
| 2023 | Shadow Brother Sunday · as Sandra |
| 2023 | Little Bird (TV Series) · as Golda Rosenblum |
| 2021 | Dr. Bird's Advice for Sad Poets · as Elly |
| 2020 | 9-1-1: Lone Star (TV Series) · as Gwyneth Morgan |
| 2019 | Phoenix, Oregon · as Tanya |
| 2018 | The Kominsky Method (TV Series) · as Phoebe Newlander |
| 2017 | The Good Doctor (TV Series) · as Marina Blaize |
| 2016 | Joshy · as Claudia |
| 2014 | Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce (TV Series) · as Abby Mccarthy |
| 2013 | She Loves Me Not · as Amy |
| 2012 | Elementary (TV Series) · as Heather Vanowen |
| 2012 | The Legend of Korra (TV Series) · as Kya (voice) |
| 2012 | Scandal (2012) (TV Series) · as Sarah Stanner |
| 2012 | Blue-Eyed Butcher · as Kelly Siegler |
| 2012 | House of Lies (TV Series) · as Brynn |
| 2009 | The Good Wife (TV Series) · as Celeste Serrano |
| 2009 | Castle (2009) (TV Series) · as Rachel Mccord |
| 2008 | Special Delivery · as Maxine Carter |
| 2006 | Grilled · as Carolyn |
| 2005 | Mrs. Harris · as Forensic Psychologist |
| 2005 | Say Uncle · as Sarah Faber |
| 2005 | Fathers and Sons · as Irene |
| 2005 | American Dad! (TV Series) · as Sharri Rothberg (voice) |
| 2004 | House (TV Series) · as Lisa Cuddy |
| 2004 | Justice League Unlimited (TV Series) · as Mercy (voice) |
| 2003 | Miss Match (TV Series) · as Karen |
| 2003 | |
| 2003 | Daddy Day Care · as Crispin's Mom |
| 2002 | Without a Trace (TV Series) · as Lianna Sardo |
| 2002 | Presidio Med (TV Series) · as Janine Rothman |
| 2002 | Obsessed · as Charlotte |
| 2002 | Leap of Faith (TV Series) · as Patty |
| 2002 | Watching Ellie (TV Series) · as Zoe |
| 2001 | Justice League (TV Series) · as Mercy Graves (voice) |
| 2001 | Going to California (TV Series) · as Dana |
| 2001 | Black River · as Laura Crosby |
| 2001 | The Zeta Project (TV Series) · as Gwen (voice) |
| 2000 | What Women Want · as Dina |
| 2000 | Grosse Pointe (TV Series) · as Shawn Shapiro |
| 2000 | Keeping the Faith · as Ali Decker |
| 1999 | The West Wing (TV Series) · as Laurie |
| 1999 | Family Law (TV Series) · as Dr. Rachel Thompkins |
| 1999 | Judging Amy (TV Series) · as Sylvia Danforth |
| 1999 | 30 Days · as Danielle |
| 1998 | Susan's Plan · as Penny Myers |
| 1998 | Felicity (TV Series) · as Lauren |
| 1998 | Sports Night (TV Series) |
| 1998 | Conrad Bloom (TV Series) · as Nikki Fanaro |
| 1998 | L. A. Doctors (TV Series) · as Donna Basher |
| 1998 | I'm Losing You · as Diantha's Patient |
| 1998 | L.A. Without a Map · as Sandra |
| 1998 | Indiscreet · as Beth Sussman |
| 1997 | As Good as It Gets · as Woman At Table |
| 1997 | The Batman Superman Movie: World's Finest · as Mercy Graves (voice) |
| 1997 | Nothing Sacred (TV Series) · as Rabbi Judith |
| 1997 | Ally McBeal (TV Series) · as Cindy Mccauliff |
| 1997 | Just Shoot Me! (TV Series) · as Erin Simon |
| 1997 | The Practice (TV Series) · as Diane Ward |
| 1997 | King of the Hill (TV Series) · as Alexis (voice) |
| 1996 | Relativity (TV Series) · as Rhonda Roth |
| 1996 | Superman: The Animated Series (TV Series) · as Mercy Graves (voice) |
| 1995 | Almost Perfect (TV Series) |
| 1995 | Partners (TV Series) |
| 1995 | Ned and Stacey (TV Series) · as Janine |
| 1995 | Cybill (TV Series) · as Kristen Clark |
| 1994 | Love Affair · as Assistant At Studio |
| 1994 | ER (TV Series) · as Aggie Orton |
| 1993 | Frasier (TV Series) · as Caitlin |
| 1993 | Good Advice (TV Series) · as Robin |
| 1992 | Mad About You (TV Series) · as Lynne Stoddard |
| 1992 | The Larry Sanders Show (TV Series) · as Diane French |
| 1991 | The Doors · as Makeup Artist |
| 1990 | Wings (TV Series) · as Marsha Peebles |
| 1989 | Seinfeld (TV Series) · as Karen |
| 1986 | L.A. Law (TV Series) · as Francine Flicker |