Actor

Melanie Smith

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Movies: 4Series: 12

TMDB ID: 106930

IMDb ID: nm0809322

Known for: Acting

Born: December 16, 1962

Age: 63

Place of birth: Scranton, Pennsylvania, USA

Gender: Female

Adult content flag: No

Career span: 1984 - 2001

Years active: 18

Average TMDB rating: 6.83

Wikidata: Q432742

Also known as

Melanie M. Cummings

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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.

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