Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
December 16, 1962
Place of Birth:
Scranton, Pennsylvania, USA
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Melanie Smith
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
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Bodily Sanctions | Cathy Jones |
| 1996 | Night Hunter | Raimy Baker |
| 1995 | The Killers Within | Cynthia Alpert |
| 1994 | Green Dolphin Beat | Linda Rodriguez |
| 1993 | The Baby Doll Murders | Peggy Davis |
| 1992 | Trancers 3: Deth Lives | R.J. |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | The Division | Ronnie Inwood |
| 2000 | Curb Your Enthusiasm | Lucy Montone |
| 1995 | Nowhere Man | Young Pauline |
| 1993 | The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. | Karina |
| 1993 | Star Trek: Deep Space Nine | Ziyal |
| 1992 | Melrose Place | Celia Morales |
| 1991 | Silk Stalkings | Jackie Ruis |
| 1990 | Beverly Hills, 90210 | Alyssa Garner |
| 1990 | Blossom | Alex |
| 1989 | Seinfeld | Rachel Goldstein |
| 1986 | Matlock | Sharon Perleen |
| 1984 | Murder, She Wrote | Nina Larson |
| 1984 | Murder, She Wrote | Diana Barrow |