Katy Selverstone
Born (1966-02-04) February 4, 1966
New York City, New York, U.S.
Years active1992–2012

Katy Selverstone (born February 4, 1966 in New York City) is an American actress. She is primarily known for her work on The Drew Carey Show as Lisa Robbins, Drew Carey's girlfriend in the first and second seasons.[1]

Life and career

Selverstone was born in New York City, New York on February 4, 1966. She attended Scranton Central High School (Scranton, Pennsylvania) and Carnegie Mellon University and earned a BFA in acting.

Selverstone has worked on such high-profile television series as NYPD Blue, CSI and As The World Turns and has appeared in the films Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood and South of Pico.[2] She portrayed FBI agent Nancy Floyd in The Path to 9/11.[3] She received the Grand Jury choice for Best Actress in a Feature for her role as "Una" in Laura Nix's film short The Politics of Fur.[4]

Her other work includes playing Darlene, the receptionist at Gramercy Press, a fictional publishing company used in Network MCI commercials in 1994 and 1995. Selverstone also appeared on The L Word, Nip/Tuck and Seinfeld in the episode "The Face Painter" as Siena, George Costanza's girlfriend. Her character becomes George's fiancée in a deleted scene from "The Face Painter".[5]

In 2000, Selverstone appeared on Broadway in Arthur Miller's play The Ride Down Mt. Morgan with actor Patrick Stewart for which she received a Fany award for Outstanding Broadway Debut.[6][7] She has been awarded multiple awards for her work in Breaking the Code, Golden Boy, Scotland Road, Indiscretions, and Big Love.

She has been noted for looking very similar to Jodie Foster.

Film

Year Title Role Notes
1998Letters from a KillerFBI agent Singleton
2002Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya SisterhoodYounger Caro
2002The Politics of FurUna
2007South of PicoMaureen

Television

Year Title Role Episode
1994Homicide: Life on the StreetAngela FrandinaA Many Splendored Thing
1994LovingSusieEpisode #1
1995SeinfeldSienaThe Face Painter
1996The Drew Carey ShowLisa Robbins16 Episodes
1996Chicago SonsKristenA Foursome Is Not Necessarily a Good Thing
1997C-16: FBIValerie Tulli3 Episodes
1998L.A. DoctorsLeslie WeissClassic Evan
1998Holding the BabyRoxanneThe Gay Divorcee
1998Dawson's CreekPam the BrideA Perfect Wedding
2000Law & Order: Special Victims UnitEmily ShoreEntitled
2000Strong MedicinePatty RolandSide Effects
2000Grounded for LifeAbbyEddie's Dead
2000It's Like, You Know...Pamela MerriweatherTrading Places
2000EmerilChristyFifteen Minutes
2003NYPD BlueAdrian Caffee2 Episodes
2003Nip/TuckDevon GrecoCara Fitzgerald
2004The HandlerRhonda LedinghamGive Daddy Some Sugar
2004CSI: Crime Scene InvestigationAmber HamshawCh-Ch-Changes
2005The L Word Phoebe SparkleLand Ahoy
2005CSI: Miami Michelle DayVengeance
2005Ghost WhispererFran VaughnHomecoming
2006MediumMarilyn DowneyRaising Cain
2006Without a TraceNadine JamesonThe Road Home
2006The Path to 9/11Nancy Floyd2 Episodes
2006Twenty Good YearsKristinSorry, Wrong Ship
2010Law & OrderEmily Shore2 Episodes
2010As the World TurnsFrancoise Pacaud4 Episodes
2012LeverageEleanor GaultThe Frame-Up Job

Stage

Year Title Role Theater
2000The Ride Down Mt. MorganLeahAmbassador Theatre

References

  1. ↑ "The Drew Carey Show". Entertainment Weekly. Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 21 September 2018.
  2. ↑ "CNN pushes site in ads for news 'at your command'". New Haven Register. New Haven Register. 18 November 2004. Retrieved 21 September 2018.
  3. ↑ "Delaney remains true 'Blue'". Los Angeles Times. 13 May 2003. Retrieved 21 September 2018.
  4. ↑ "‘AKA’ tops kudos as Outfest wraps up" www.variety.com. VARIETY.
  5. ↑ Seinfeld Season 6: Notes about Nothing - "The Face Painter" (DVD). Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. 2005.
  6. ↑ "PHOTO CALL: FANY Winners Contact, Berresse and Williamson Celebrate at June 25 Awards". June 26, 2000. www.playbill.com.
  7. ↑ "Portland Center Stage pushes back 'Anna Karenina' opening". Oregon Live. Oregon Live. 6 April 2012. Retrieved 21 September 2018.
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