Known For
Acting
Born
Dec 16, 1962
Place of Birth
Scranton, Pennsylvania, USA
Credits
18 titles
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
The Division
Ronnie Inwood
Bodily Sanctions
Cathy Jones
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Lucy Montone
Night Hunter
Raimy Baker
Nowhere Man
Young Pauline
The Killers Within
Cynthia Alpert
Green Dolphin Beat
Linda Rodriguez
The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr.
Karina
The Baby Doll Murders
Peggy Davis
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Ziyal
Trancers III
R.J.
Melrose Place
Celia Morales
Silk Stalkings
Jackie Ruis
Beverly Hills, 90210
Alyssa Garner
Blossom
Alex
Seinfeld
Rachel Goldstein
Matlock
Sharon Perleen
Murder, She Wrote
Nina Larson