Lisa Edelstein

Lisa Edelstein is an accomplished actress, producer, and writer recognized for her versatile roles across television and film, notably as Dr. Lisa Cuddy in “House” and Abby McCarthy in “Girlfriends’ Guide to Divorce.” After writing, composing, and performing her AIDS-related musical ‘Positive Me’ at La Mama in Manhattan, earning a Humanitarian Award from New York’s Common Ground, Lisa Edelstein went on to establish a versatile career across television and film. Her early television appearances included popular comedies such as ‘Mad About You,’ ‘Wings,’ and playing Karen, George Costanza’s girlfriend, in ‘Seinfeld’ (1993). She also took on significant dramatic roles, portraying a lesbian sister, Rhonda Roth, on ABC’s ‘Relativity’ (1996) and a call-girl, Laurie ‘Brittany’ Rollins, on ‘The West Wing’ (1999-2000).

In 2018, Edelstein further showcased her directorial talents by writing and helming the short film ‘Unzipping’. In 2023, Edelstein starred as Golda Rosenblum in the series ‘Little Bird,’ and in 2024, she acted in and produced ‘The Everything Pot,’ demonstrating her continued engagement in both on-screen performance and production. Beyond her expansive acting career, Edelstein is also an active ambassador for Best Friends Animal Society and a vocal supporter of human rights organizations, balancing her professional achievements with significant philanthropic efforts.