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My Take
For me Lisa Edelstein will always be Dr. Lisa Cuddy, holding her own against House's impossible genius with a sharpness and warmth that anchored the whole show. What deepens my respect is her range beyond acting, she is also a playwright, a genuine creator rather than just an interpreter of others' words. That NYU Tisch training clearly runs deep. Add voice work to the mix and you get a performer who refuses to be boxed in. I am drawn to that Gemini-fast intelligence paired with real magnetism, and Edelstein delivers both with a poise that has aged into something quietly commanding.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Lisa Edelstein
- Name (Japanese)
- リサ・エデルシュタイン
- Reading
- りさ・えでるしゅたいん
- Born
- May 21, 1966 (age 60)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Horse
- Origin
- Boston, Massachusetts, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- playwright / television actor / actor / film actor / voice actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Wayne Valley High School
- University
- New York University Tisch School of the Arts
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Lisa Edelstein born?
Born May 21, 1966 (age 60).
Where is Lisa Edelstein from?
Lisa Edelstein is from Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
What does Lisa Edelstein do?
Lisa Edelstein works as playwright, television actor, actor, film actor, voice actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-16
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.