Lisa Edelstein
Actress · TV star
60 years (May 21, 1966)Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Lisa Edelstein is an American actress born in Boston, Massachusetts, best known for playing Dr. Lisa Cuddy, the hospital administrator and love interest to the title character, across the long-running medical drama 'House'. She later starred as Marina Blaize on 'The Good Doctor', and her earlier film work includes 'What Women Want' and 'As Good as It Gets'. Edelstein has built a lasting career as a sharp, commanding presence in American medical and network drama.
Lisa Edelstein
Actress · TV star
Lisa Edelstein is an American actress born in Boston, Massachusetts, best known for playing Dr. Lisa Cuddy, the hospital administrator and love interest to the title character, across the long-running medical drama 'House'. She later starred as Marina Blaize on 'The Good Doctor', and her earlier film work includes 'What Women Want' and 'As Good as It Gets'. Edelstein has built a lasting career as a sharp, commanding presence in American medical and network drama.
20 Movies
Plays Dina
What Women Want
2000
Plays Woman at Table
As Good as It Gets
1997
Plays Crispin's Mom
Daddy Day Care
2003
Plays Makeup Artist
The Doors
1991
Plays Tanya
Phoenix, Oregon
2019
Plays Claudia
Joshy
2016
Plays Ali Decker
Keeping the Faith
2000
Plays Sandra
L.A. Without a Map
1999
Plays Assistant at Studio
Love Affair
1994
Plays Syd
Swipe NYC
2023
Plays Elly
Dr. Bird's Advice for Sad Poets
2021
Plays Amy
She Loves Me Not
2013
Plays Carolyn
Grilled
2006
Plays Sarah Faber
Say Uncle
2006
Plays Penny Myers
Susan's Plan
1998
Plays Diantha's Patient
I'm Losing You
1998
47 TV Shows
Plays Lisa Cuddy
House
2004
Plays Abby McCarthy
Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce
2014
Plays Rhonda Roth
Relativity
1996
Plays Kya (voice)
The Legend of Korra
2012
Plays Dr. Lisa Cuddy
Nurse Jeffrey
2010
Plays Gwyneth Morgan
9-1-1: Lone Star
2020
Plays Naomi (voice)
Long Story Short
2025
Plays Mercy Graves (voice)
Superman: The Animated Series
1996
Plays Phoebe Newlander
The Kominsky Method
2018
Plays Patty
Leap of Faith
2002
Plays Golda Rosenblum
Little Bird
2023
Plays Marina Blaize
The Good Doctor
2017
Plays Cindy McCauliff
Ally McBeal
1997
Plays Sharri Rothberg (voice)
American Dad!
2005
Plays Laurie
The West Wing
1999
Plays Rachel McCord
Castle
2009
Plays Celeste Serrano
The Good Wife
2009
Plays Bobbi Bernstein
Sports Night
1998
Plays Karen
Seinfeld
1989
Plays Diane Ward
The Practice
1997
Plays Mercy Graves (voice)
Justice League
2001
Plays Brynn
House of Lies
2012
Plays Leila
Grapevine
2000
Plays Nikki Fanaro
Conrad Bloom
1998
Plays Zoe
Watching Ellie
2002
Plays Janine Rothman
Presidio Med
2002
Plays Lynne Stoddard
Mad About You
1992
Plays Francine Flicker
L.A. Law
1986
Plays Karen
Miss Match
2003
Plays Lianna Sardo
Without a Trace
2002
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Long Story Short
Naomi (voice) · 10 episodes
2025
Going Dutch
Nina Quinn
2025Season 1
The Everything Pot
Rachel
2024
Shadow Brother Sunday
Sandra
2024
Little Bird
Golda Rosenblum · 6 episodes
2023
Swipe NYC
Syd
2023
Dr. Bird's Advice for Sad Poets
Elly
2021
9-1-1: Lone Star
Gwyneth Morgan
2020–
The Kominsky Method
Phoebe Newlander
2018–2019
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Lisa Edelstein and where are they from?
Lisa Edelstein is 60 years old, born on May 21, 1966 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Lisa Edelstein?
Lisa Edelstein is best known for roles in What Women Want, As Good as It Gets, Daddy Day Care.
How many movies has Lisa Edelstein been in?
Over a 35-year career (since 1991), Lisa Edelstein has appeared in 20 movies and 47 TV shows.
What was Lisa Edelstein's first movie?
The career of Lisa Edelstein began with The Doors (1991).
What is Lisa Edelstein's most recent movie or series?
Lisa Edelstein's most recent release is Long Story Short, which premiered on August 22, 2025.
What TV shows has Lisa Edelstein appeared in?
On television, Lisa Edelstein has appeared in The Good Doctor, House, Seinfeld, American Dad!.
Lisa Edelstein
1966-05-21 · Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Lisa Edelstein (born May 21, 1966) is an American actress and artist. 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).