Lisa Edelstein

Acting

Lisa Edelstein

Born 21 May 1966 · Boston, Massachusetts, USA · 60

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).

Known for

Highlights

The Good Doctor2017 · Series · Marina Blaize
House2004 · Series · Lisa Cuddy
Seinfeld1989 · Series · Karen
The Legend of Korra2012 · Series · Kya (voice)
As Good as It Gets1997 · Film · Woman at Table
Castle2009 · Series · Rachel McCord

Filmography

Movies

31 films

How to Live2025 · Film
The Everything Pot2024 · Film · Rachel
Shadow Brother Sunday2024 · Film · Sandra
Swipe NYC2023 · Film · Syd
Dr. Bird's Advice for Sad Poets2021 · Film · Elly
Phoenix, Oregon2019 · Film · Tanya
Unzipping2018 · Film · Ella
Joshy2016 · Film · Claudia
She Loves Me Not2013 · Film · Amy
House M.D.: The Doctor Directs2012 · Film
Blue-Eyed Butcher2012 · Film · Kelly Siegler
Special Delivery2008 · Film · Maxine Carter
Grilled2006 · Film · Carolyn
Say Uncle2006 · Film · Sarah Faber
Mrs. Harris2005 · Film · Forensic Psychologist
Fathers and Sons2005 · Film · Irene
A Date with Darkness: The Trial and Capture of Andrew Luster2003 · Film · Maeve Fox
Daddy Day Care2003 · Film · Crispin's Mom
Obsessed2002 · Film · Charlotte
Black River2001 · Film · Laura Crosby
What Women Want2000 · Film · Dina
Keeping the Faith2000 · Film · Ali Decker
30 Days1999 · Film · Danielle
L.A. Without a Map1999 · Film · Sandra
Susan's Plan1998 · Film · Penny Myers
I'm Losing You1998 · Film · Diantha's Patient
Indiscreet1998 · Film · Beth Sussman
As Good as It Gets1997 · Film · Woman at Table
The Batman/Superman Movie: World's Finest1997 · Film · Mercy Graves (voice)
Love Affair1994 · Film · Assistant at Studio
The Doors1991 · Film · Makeup Artist

Filmography

Series

51 shows

Long Story Short2025 · Series · Naomi (voice)
Going Dutch2025 · Series · Nina Quinn
Little Bird2023 · Series · Golda Rosenblum
9-1-1: Lone Star2020 · Series · Gwyneth Morgan
The Kominsky Method2018 · Series · Phoebe Newlander
The Good Doctor2017 · Series · Marina Blaize
Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce2014 · Series · Abby McCarthy
Elementary2012 · Series · Heather Vanowen
The Legend of Korra2012 · Series · Kya (voice)
Scandal2012 · Series · Sarah Stanner
House of Lies2012 · Series · Brynn
Nurse Jeffrey2010 · Series · Dr. Lisa Cuddy
The Good Wife2009 · Series · Celeste Serrano
Castle2009 · Series · Rachel McCord
Childrens Hospital2008 · Series · Lisa Edelstein
American Dad!2005 · Series · Sharri Rothberg (voice)
House2004 · Series · Lisa Cuddy
Justice League Unlimited2004 · Series · Mercy (voice)
Miss Match2003 · Series · Karen
Without a Trace2002 · Series · Lianna Sardo
Presidio Med2002 · Series · Janine Rothman
Leap of Faith2002 · Series · Patty
Watching Ellie2002 · Series · Zoe
Justice League2001 · Series · Mercy Graves (voice)
The Zeta Project2001 · Series · Gwen (voice)
Grosse Pointe2000 · Series · Shawn Shapiro
Grapevine2000 · Series · Leila
The West Wing1999 · Series · Laurie
Family Law1999 · Series · Dr. Rachel Thompkins
Felicity1998 · Series · Lauren
Sports Night1998 · Series · Bobbi Bernstein
Conrad Bloom1998 · Series · Nikki Fanaro
L.A. Doctors1998 · Series · Donna Basher
Ally McBeal1997 · Series · Cindy McCauliff
The Practice1997 · Series · Diane Ward
Just Shoot Me!1997 · Series · Erin Simon
King of the Hill1997 · Series · Alexis (voice)
Relativity1996 · Series · Rhonda Roth
Superman: The Animated Series1996 · Series · Mercy Graves (voice)
Almost Perfect1995 · Series
Partners1995 · Series
Ned & Stacey1995 · Series · Janine
Cybill1995 · Series · Kristen Clark
ER1994 · Series · Aggie Orton
Frasier1993 · Series · Caitlin
Good Advice1993 · Series · Robin
Mad About You1992 · Series · Lynne Stoddard
The Larry Sanders Show1992 · Series · Diane French
Wings1990 · Series · Marsha Peebles
Seinfeld1989 · Series · Karen
L.A. Law1986 · Series · Francine Flicker