Details
Alternate Names: Λίζα Έντελσταϊν, لیزا ادلستاین
Physical Characteristics: N/A
Career
First Appearances: - Love Affair (1994) as Assistant at Studio
Most Important Roles: - Daddy Day Care (2003) as Crispin's Mom
- Susan's Plan (1998) as Penny Myers
- Keeping the Faith (2000) as Ali Decker
- Black River (2001) as Laura Crosby
- L.A. Without a Map (1999) as Sandra
- The Batman/Superman Movie: World's Finest (1997) as Mercy Graves (voice)
- Shadow Brother Sunday (2024) as Sandra
- Obsessed (2002) as Charlotte
- Blue-Eyed Butcher (2012) as Kelly Siegler
- Say Uncle (2006) as Sarah Faber
Career Highlights: - Daddy Day Care (2003)
- Susan's Plan (1998)
- Keeping the Faith (2000)
- Black River (2001)
- L.A. Without a Map (1999)
- The Batman/Superman Movie: World's Finest (1997)
- Shadow Brother Sunday (2024)
- Obsessed (2002)
- Blue-Eyed Butcher (2012)
- Say Uncle (2006)
Awards
Awards: - Won Satellite Award - Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries, Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television (2022)
- Won Satellite Award - Outstanding Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television (2005)
- Won People's Choice Award - Favorite TV Drama Actress (2011)
- Nominated for 1 Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series (2022)
- Nominated for 1 Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series (2020)
- Nominated for 1 Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series (2009)
- Nominated for 1 Actor Award - Best Actress in a Short (2024)
- Won Actor Award - Best Actress - Short Film (2024)
- Won Award of Excellence - Actress Leading (2018)
- Won Award of Excellence - Short Film (2018)
- Won Award of Excellence - Women Filmmakers (2018)
- Won Freedom of Expression - Short Films (2023)
- Won Canadian Screen Award - Best Ensemble Performance, Drama (2024)
- Won IFS Award - Best Actress in a Short Film (2019)
- Nominated for 1 Festival Award - Best Lead Actress in a Short Film (2014)
- Won Jury Prize - Best Drama (2019)
- Nominated for 1 Jury Prize - Best Picture (Best Director, Best Writer & Best Producer) (2019)
- Nominated for 1 Jury Prize - Best Actor (Female) (2019)
- Won WIN Award - Actress Comedy Series (2016)
- Won WIN Award - Outstanding Actress Comedy Series (2015)
Full Biography
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).
