Cast & creator
Lisa Edelstein
Best known for Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, American Dad!, Castle
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).
Also known as: Λίζα Έντελσταϊν, لیزا ادلستاین
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film credits
59
television credits
94
1975–2025 · acting roles
6.8
average across scored titles
Signature credits
Known for
Across film & television
Filmography (96)
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Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Self - Guest
2009
American Dad!
Sharri Rothberg (voice)
2005
Castle
Rachel McCord
2009
House
Lisa Cuddy
2004
The View
Self
1997
Seinfeld
Karen
1989
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Self - Guest
1988
The West Wing
Laurie
1999
King of the Hill
Alexis (voice)
1997
Frasier
Caitlin
1993
The Good Wife
Celeste Serrano
2009
The Good Doctor
Marina Blaize
2017
Sherri
Self - Guest
2022
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Self - Guest
1993
Elementary
Heather Vanowen
2012
Scandal
Sarah Stanner
2012
Without a Trace
Lianna Sardo
2002
ER
Aggie Orton
1994
The Practice
Diane Ward
1997
L.A. Law
Francine Flicker
1986
Mad About You
Lynne Stoddard
1992
The Legend of Korra
Kya (voice)
2012
9-1-1: Lone Star
Gwyneth Morgan
2020
Wings
Marsha Peebles
1990
Childrens Hospital
Lisa Edelstein
2008
Superman: The Animated Series
Mercy Graves (voice)
1996
The Larry Sanders Show
Diane French
1992The Reichen Show
Self
2005
Felicity
Lauren
1998
Family Law
Dr. Rachel Thompkins
1999
Just Shoot Me!
Erin Simon
1997
Justice League Unlimited
Mercy (voice)
2004
Cybill
Kristen Clark
1995
The Megan Mullally Show
Self - Guest
2006
Ally McBeal
Cindy McCauliff
1997
House of Lies
Brynn
2012
People's Choice Awards
Self - Presenter
1975
Justice League
Mercy Graves (voice)
2001
Sports Night
Bobbi Bernstein
1998
L.A. Doctors
Donna Basher
1998
Ned & Stacey
Janine
1995
The Zeta Project
Gwen (voice)
2001
Miss Match
Karen
2003
The Kominsky Method
Phoebe Newlander
2018
Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce
Abby McCarthy
2014
What Women Want
Dina
2000
Almost Perfect
1995
Long Story Short
Naomi (voice)
2025
Going Dutch
Nina Quinn
2025
Presidio Med
Janine Rothman
2002
As Good as It Gets
Woman at Table
1997
Watching Ellie
Zoe
2002
Good Advice
Robin
1993
Relativity
Rhonda Roth
1996
Grosse Pointe
Shawn Shapiro
2000
Partners
1995
Conrad Bloom
Nikki Fanaro
1998
The Doors
Makeup Artist
1991
Daddy Day Care
Crispin's Mom
2003
Leap of Faith
Patty
2002
Little Bird
Golda Rosenblum
2023
The Batman/Superman Movie: World's Finest
Mercy Graves (voice)
1997
Keeping the Faith
Ali Decker
2000
L.A. Without a Map
Sandra
1999
Love Affair
Assistant at Studio
1994
Fathers and Sons
Irene
2005
I'm Losing You
Diantha's Patient
1998
Joshy
Claudia
2016
Grapevine
Leila
2000
Blue-Eyed Butcher
Kelly Siegler
2012
Susan's Plan
Penny Myers
1998
Dr. Bird's Advice for Sad Poets
Elly
2021
Say Uncle
Sarah Faber
2006
Nurse Jeffrey
Dr. Lisa Cuddy
2010
Special Delivery
Maxine Carter
2008
House: Swan Song
Self
2012
She Loves Me Not
Amy
2013
House M.D.: The Doctor Directs
2012
Phoenix, Oregon
Tanya
2019
Grilled
Carolyn
2006
Obsessed
Charlotte
2002
Mrs. Harris
Forensic Psychologist
2005
A Date with Darkness: The Trial and Capture of Andrew Luster
Maeve Fox
2003
Black River
Laura Crosby
2001
Swipe NYC
Syd
2023
Indiscreet
Beth Sussman
1998
Unzipping
Ella
2018Unzipping
Writer
2018Unzipping
Director
2018
The Everything Pot
Rachel
2024
Shadow Brother Sunday
Sandra
2024Three Hours Between Planes
Nancy
2014
How to Live
2025
The Sisters Rosensweig
Sara
30 Days
Danielle
1999Evermore
Annie
2013