Cynthia Stevenson
Cynthia Stevenson | |
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Born | August 2, 1962 |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1986–present |
Cynthia Stevenson (born August 2, 1962)[1] is an American actress. She first played a leading role in the syndicated parody comedy series My Talk Show (1990–91), before starring in a number of sitcoms, including Bob (CBS, 1992–93), Hope & Gloria (NBC, 1995–96), and Oh Baby (Lifetime, 1998–2000).
Stevenson made her big screen debut in Robert Altman's 1992 satirical film The Player. She later has appeared in a number of films including Forget Paris (1995), Home for the Holidays (1995), Happiness (1998), Air Bud: Golden Receiver (1998) and its sequels, and Agent Cody Banks (2003) and its sequel. Stevenson also starred in the Showtime comedy-drama Dead Like Me (2003–04) and the ABC comedy-drama Men in Trees (2006–08).
Life and career
Stevenson grew up in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. She lived from age 10–20 in Vancouver, and moved back again when she worked there from 2001 to 2008.[2] She attended University of Victoria in Victoria, British Columbia.[3]
In 1986, Stevenson made her television debut as a cast member of the syndicated sketch comedy show Off The Wall. In 1987, she appeared in an episode of Max Headroom. She later starred in the made-for-television movies A Father's Homecoming and Double Your Pleasure, and played a leading role alongside Suzie Plakson in the 1989 pilot for Married to the Mob. Also in 1989, she appeared as Norm Peterson's high-strung secretary Doris in two episodes of Cheers.
1990s
Stevenson played a leading role in the short-lived syndicated comedy series
2000s–present
Stevenson played mother of
From 2006 to 2008, Stevenson starred in the ABC comedy-drama series,
Stevenson appeared in
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1991 | To the Moon, Alice | Perky Girl | Short film |
1992 | The Player | Bonnie Sherow | |
1993 | Watch It | Ellen | |
1995 | Forget Paris | Liz | |
1995 | Home for the Holidays | Joanne Larson Wedman | |
1995 | Live Nude Girls | Marcy | |
1998 | Happiness | Trish Maplewood | National Board of Review Award for Best Acting by an Ensemble |
1998 | Air Bud: Golden Receiver | Jackie Framm | |
2002 | Air Bud: Seventh Inning Fetch | Jackie Framm | DVD Exclusive Award for Best Supporting Actress |
2003 | Agent Cody Banks | Mrs. Banks | |
2003 | Air Bud Spikes Back
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Jackie Framm | |
2004 | Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London | Mrs. Banks | |
2005 | Neverwas | Sally | |
2006 | Air Buddies | Jackie Framm | |
2007 | Full of It | Mrs. Leonard | |
2008 | Snow Buddies | Jackie Framm | |
2009 | Dead Like Me: Life After Death | Joy Lass | |
2009 | Reunion | Emily | |
2009 | I Love You, Beth Cooper | Mrs. C | |
2009 | Case 39 | Nancy | |
2009 | Jennifer's Body | Chip's Mom | |
2012 | Tiger Eyes | Bitsy Kronick | |
2018 | Baja | Josey Johnson |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1986 | Off the Wall | Various | Syndicated sketch comedy show |
1988 | A Father's Homecoming | Toni | Television movie |
1989 | Newhart | Nancy | Episode: "Shoe Business Is My Life" |
1989 | Married to the Mob | Marie Scarlotti | Unsold television pilot |
1989 | Double Your Pleasure | Nicole | Television movie |
1989 | Cheers | Doris | Episodes: "The Two Faces of Norm" and "Feeble Attraction" |
1990 | Booker | Penny | Episode: "Hacker" |
1990 | Empty Nest | Amy | Episode: "Everything But Love" |
1990–1991 | My Talk Show | Jennifer Bass | Main role, 59 episodes |
1991 | Major Dad | Anita | Episode: "Flying Solo" |
1992–1993 | Bob | Trisha McKay | Main role, 28 episodes |
1995 | Dream On | Abby Kaplow | Episode: "Off-Off Broadway Bound" |
1995–1996 | Hope and Gloria
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Hope Davidson | Main role, 35 episodes |
1998 | From the Earth to the Moon | Jane Conrad | Television miniseries |
1998 | Ally McBeal | Hayley Chisolm | Episode: "Alone Again" |
1998–2000 | Oh Baby | Tracy Calloway | Main role, 44 episodes |
2003–2004 | Dead Like Me | Joy Lass | Main role, 28 episodes |
2005 | Six Feet Under | Joy Solomon | Episode: "The Silence" |
2005 | Joan of Arcadia | Woman at Joan's Award Ceremony | Episode: " The Rise & Fall of Joan Girard"; uncredited[citation needed ]
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2006 | You've Reached the Elliotts | Tracy Elliott | Unsold television pilot |
2006 | A Little Thing Called Murder | Beverly Bates | Television movie |
2006 | The L Word | Roberta Collie | 3 episodes |
2006 | Monk | Dianne Brooks | Episode: "Mr. Monk and the Class Reunion" |
2003–2007 | According to Jim | Cindy Devlin | 4 episodes |
2006–2008 | Men in Trees | Celia Bachelor | Main role, 27 episodes |
2008 | Will You Merry Me? | Marilyn Kringle | Television movie |
2009 | Surviving Suburbia | Anne Patterson | Main role, 13 episodes |
2010 | Grey's Anatomy | Ruthie Carlin | Episode: "Blink" |
2010 | Life Unexpected | Laverne Cassidy | 5 episodes |
2011 | Off the Map | Charlene | Episode: "Hold on Tight" |
2011 | Chaos | Violet Green | Episode: "Defending Sophia" |
2011 | Private Practice | Karen | Episode: "Step One" |
2012 | The Soul Man | Carolyn | Episode: "How to Be a Church Lady" |
2013 | Scandal
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Mary Nesbitt | Episode: "Mrs. Smith Goes to Washington" |
2014 | Killing Daddy | Emma Granger | Television movie |
2014 | Kingdom
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Marilyn Wheeler | Episode: "Please Refrain from Crying" |
2014 | Sleepy Hollow | Gina Lambert | Episode: "Mama" |
2015 | Your Family or Mine | Jan | Main role |
2015 | Tim & Eric's Bedtime Stories | Matt's mother | Episode: "Tornado" |
2018 | Supergirl | Mrs Queller | Episode: "Shelter from the Storm" |
2018–2020 | How to Get Away with Murder | Pam Walsh | Recurring role, 5 episodes |
2021 | The Good Doctor | Senator Marian Clark | Episode: "Letting Go" |
References
- ProQuest 2845325098.
Today's Birthdays: [...] Actor Joanna Cassidy is 78. [...] Actor Victoria Jackson is 64. Actor Apollonia is 64. Actor Cynthia Stevenson is 61. Actor Mary-Louise Parker is 59.
See also:- Associated Press (August 2, 2003). "People: Idol Winner Sue Clothes Company". The News Journal. p. 4. ProQuest 279102567.
Today's birthdays: [...] Actress Joanna Cassidy is 58. Actress Victoria Jackson is 44. Actress Apollonia is 44. Actress Cynthia Stevenson is 41. Actress Mary-Louise Parker is 39.
- Associated Press (August 2, 2003). "People: Idol Winner Sue Clothes Company". The News Journal. p. 4.
- ^ "Interview with Cynthia Stevenson of "Killing Daddy" on Lifetime - Primetime Article From The TV MegaSite". tvmegasite.net.
- ^ a b "Cynthia Stevenson Biography". Tvguide.com. November 28, 2012. Retrieved October 12, 2013.
- ^ "Cynthia Stevenson | Movies and Biography – Yahoo Movies". Movies.yahoo.com. Retrieved October 12, 2013.
- ^ "Profile : 'Bob's' Begotten : Cynthia Stevenson is the daughter sitcom creators write home about". Los Angeles Times. April 4, 1993.
- ^ Canby, Vincent (April 10, 1992). "Review/Film; Inside Hollywood: An Impious Tale" – via NYTimes.com.
- ^ Kehr, Dave. "A TEEMING 'PLAYER'". chicagotribune.com.
- ^ "CNN - Review: Your kids should pass on 'Air Bud: Golden Receiver' - August 19, 1998". edition.cnn.com.
- ^ "TV Show Reviews: 'Any Day Now'; 'Maggie'; 'Oh Baby'". EW.com.
- ^ a b "'Scandal' Books 'Dead Like Me' Star for Season 3 (Exclusive)". Hollywoodreporter.com. August 19, 2013. Retrieved October 4, 2013.
- ^ Napoli, Jessica (October 26, 2018). "'How to Get Away With Murder' Wedding: Meet Connor's 'Unpredictable' Mom". TV Insider. NTVB Media, Inc. Retrieved January 10, 2019.
- ^ "Cynthia Stevenson Joins 'Your Family Or Mine'; Ana De La Reguera In 'Narcos'". October 9, 2014.
External links
- Cynthia Stevenson at IMDb
- Cynthia Stevenson on Twitter