Lisa Edelstein

Lisa Edelstein (born May 21, 1967 in Boston, Massachusetts) is a Jewish-American actress.

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May 21 - 1967 - Boston, Massachusetts - Jewish-American - Actress

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Edelstein began as a guest star on shows such as Seinfeld, ER, Just Shoot Me, Frasier and Sports Night, before becoming known for recurring roles on The West Wing (as Sam Seaborn's friend and callgirl), Ally McBeal and Felicity.

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Seinfeld - ER - Just Shoot Me - Frasier - Sports Night - The West Wing - Sam Seaborn - Ally McBeal - Felicity

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In 1996, Edelstein became part of the cast of the 1996 Superman television series, playing the voice of Mercy Graves. She has reprised this voice role on several projects, most recently on an episode of Justice League.

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1996 - Superman - Mercy Graves - Justice League

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Edelstein currently stars on FOX's medical drama, House, M.D., as dean of medicine, Lisa Cuddy.

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FOX - Medical - Drama - House, M.D.

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Edelstein is also a playwright, having written and composed a musical called "Positive Me" - an early AIDS-related piece.

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Playwright - AIDS

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