Melanie Smith
Known for Acting · 18 credits
- Born
- 1962-12-16 (age 63)
- Place of birth
- Scranton, Pennsylvania, USA
- Also known as
- Melanie M. Cummings
Biography
Melanie Smith is an American former actress, born December 16, 1962, in Scranton, Pennsylvania. She is best known for her role as Tora Ziyal—the third and final actress to portray the character—on "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine," appearing in six episodes. Smith also gained recognition as Emily Stewart on "As the World Turns" from 1987 to 1992, and as Rachel Goldstein, Jerry Seinfeld’s girlfriend, in several episodes of "Seinfeld." Her career included appearances on "Melrose Place," "Beverly Hills, 90210," and "Curb Your Enthusiasm." After retiring from acting in 2009, she became a life coach and opened a yoga studio in New Hope, Pennsylvania, later authoring a book on healing and transformation. Smith is married to Michael Eidel and is the youngest of six siblings.
Known For
TV Shows (12)
Seinfeld
1989
as Rachel Goldstein
Curb Your Enthusiasm
2000
as Lucy Montone
Beverly Hills, 90210
1990
as Alyssa Garner
Murder, She Wrote
1984
as Nina Larson / Diana Barrow
Melrose Place
1992
as Celia Morales
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
1993
as Ziyal
Matlock
1986
as Sharon Perleen
The Division
2001
as Ronnie Inwood
Silk Stalkings
1991
as Jackie Ruis
Blossom
1990
as Alex
The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr.
1993
as Karina
Nowhere Man
1995
as Young Pauline
Movies (6)
About Melanie Smith
Melanie Smith is an American former actress, born December 16, 1962, in Scranton, Pennsylvania. She is best known for her role as Tora Ziyal—the third and final actress to portray the character—on "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine," appearing in six episodes. Smith also gained recognition as Emily Stewart on "As the World Turns" from 1987 to 1992, and as Rachel Goldstein, Jerry Seinfeld’s girlfriend, in several episodes of "Seinfeld." Her career included appearances on "Melrose Place," "Beverly Hills, 90210," and "Curb Your Enthusiasm." After retiri… With 18 credits spanning from 1984 to 2001, Melanie Smith has appeared in 6 films and 12 TV shows.
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Most Popular Melanie Smith Movies
- Green Dolphin Beat (1994) — as Linda Rodriguez
- Trancers III (1992) — as R.J.
- Night Hunter (1996) — as Raimy Baker
- The Killers Within (1995) — as Cynthia Alpert
- The Baby Doll Murders (1993) — as Peggy Davis
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