Melanie Smith
Acting
1962-12-16 · Scranton, Pennsylvania, USA
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.
Filmography(19)
tvThe Division
as Ronnie Inwood · 2001 · 7.1
movieBodily Sanctions
as Cathy Jones · 2001 · 3.0
tvCurb Your Enthusiasm
as Lucy Montone · 2000 · 8.0
movieNight Hunter
as Raimy Baker · 1996 · 4.8
tvNowhere Man
as Young Pauline · 1995 · 7.8
movieThe Killers Within
as Cynthia Alpert · 1995 · 7.5
movieGreen Dolphin Beat
as Linda Rodriguez · 1994 · 10.0
tvThe Adventures of Brisco County, Jr.
as Karina · 1993 · 7.1
movieThe Baby Doll Murders
as Peggy Davis · 1993 · 3.3
tvStar Trek: Deep Space Nine
as Ziyal · 1993 · 7.9
movieTrancers III
as R.J. · 1992 · 5.7
tvMelrose Place
as Celia Morales · 1992 · 5.9
tvSilk Stalkings
as Jackie Ruis · 1991 · 6.1
tvBeverly Hills, 90210
as Alyssa Garner · 1990 · 7.3
tvBlossom
as Alex · 1990 · 6.2
tvSeinfeld
as Rachel Goldstein · 1989 · 8.3
tvMatlock
as Sharon Perleen · 1986 · 7.1
tvMurder, She Wrote
as Nina Larson · 1984 · 7.5
tvMurder, She Wrote
as Diana Barrow · 1984 · 7.5