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