Melanie Smith
Born: 1962-12-16 in Scranton, Pennsylvania, USA
Known For: Acting
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.
Filmography
2001
- The Division as Ronnie Inwood
- Bodily Sanctions as Cathy Jones
2000
- Curb Your Enthusiasm as Lucy Montone
1996
- Night Hunter as Raimy Baker
1995
- Nowhere Man as Young Pauline
- The Killers Within as Cynthia Alpert
1994
- Green Dolphin Beat as Linda Rodriguez
1993
- Star Trek: Deep Space Nine as Ziyal
- The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. as Karina
- The Baby Doll Murders as Peggy Davis
1992
- Melrose Place as Celia Morales
- Trancers 3: Deth Lives as R.J.
1991
- Silk Stalkings as Jackie Ruis
1990
- Beverly Hills, 90210
- Blossom as Alex
1989
- Seinfeld as Rachel Goldstein
1986
- Matlock as Sharon Perleen
1984
- Murder, She Wrote as Nina Larson