My Take
Kim Raver is one of those actors who quietly built one of the most durable TV careers in the business, and I have genuine respect for that. She first caught my attention on Third Watch, where she held her own in a gritty ensemble for years, and then she pivoted into the slick, propulsive world of 24 as Audrey Raines — a character who somehow managed to be both a damsel in distress and a woman of real substance. But honestly, her longevity on Grey's Anatomy as Teddy Altman is the thing that impresses me most. She joined, left, came back, and the show kept finding reasons to pull her in because she brings a grounded emotional weight that a lot of actors with her looks get underestimated for. New York-born, Boston University-trained — you can feel that theatrical foundation in how she commits to even the messiest storylines.
Overview
Kimberly Jayne Raver (born March 15, 1969) is an American actress. She is best known for her portrayal of cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Teddy Altman on the ABC medical drama Grey's Anatomy (2009–2012, 2017–2026), Kim Zambrano on Third Watch (1999–2005), and Audrey Raines on 24 (2005–2007).
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Kim Raver
- Name (Japanese)
- キム・レイヴァー
- Reading
- きむ・れいゔぁー
- Born
- March 15, 1969 (age 57)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Rooster
- Origin
- New York City, New York, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- television actor / film actor / actor / film director
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Boston University
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.