Lisa Edelstein

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Characters played by Lisa Edelstein

Lisa Cuddy — House (2004)

Hospital administrator and House's superior, who frequently disputes or controls his requests for risky or ethically questionable medical procedures.

Tanya — Phoenix, Oregon (2019)

Tanya works at the restaurant and observes the increasingly tense atmosphere caused by its cost-cutting changes. She later helps Carlos and Bobby prepare their pizzeria, supports the combined restaurant launch and bowling event, and is publicly thanked by Bobby as one of the people who helped the fragile venture succeed.

Crispin's Mom — Daddy Day Care (2003)

Parent who interacts with camp staff regarding her son's progress.

Elly — Dr. Bird's Advice for Sad Poets (2021)

Elly is James's mother, involved in the tense family atmosphere surrounding Jorie's disappearance and James's depression. Her relationship with James is affected by resentment, denial, and unresolved grief, while the household struggles to respond to the loss and emotional instability within the family.

Mercy Graves (voice) — The Batman/Superman Movie: World's Finest (1997)

Lex Luthor's elite bodyguard, highly skilled in combat and personal protection.

Amy — She Loves Me Not (2013)

Amy is a prospective buyer touring Brady’s property with Beth. During the visit, she asks about the house’s history and rooms, including a former trophy room. The supplied dialogue establishes her interest in learning about the property, but ends before it reveals whether she decides to buy it.

Charlotte — Obsessed (2002)

A character whose specific role is not detailed in the provided plot summary, likely part of the professional or social circle surrounding the main conflict.

Penny Myers — Susan's Plan (1998)

Penny is Sam Myers's ex-wife who learns about the conspiracy to murder Paul Holland. She demands a share of Paul's insurance money, becoming involved because of her knowledge of the plot. Police arrest her after the scheme is exposed, and she later serves time in prison alongside the principal conspirators.

Career Overview

Lisa Edelstein has 71 screen credits in a career dating back to 1986. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Daddy Day Care with 1 titles. Signature works include Phoenix, Oregon, Special Delivery, A Date with Darkness: The Trial and Capture of Andrew Luster. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
female
Known Credits
71
Birth Date
1966-05-21
Birth Place
Boston, Massachusetts, USA

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Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q229197), public domain (CC0).