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Prior to introducing the character of "Ensign Ro Laren" in Ensign Ro, she appeared in a small part in Half a Life, as "Dara", the daughter of "Dr. Timicin", played by David Ogden Stiers. See more trivia »

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Filmography

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2013 The Hunters (TV movie) (filming)
Jordyn Flynn
 
2013 Blue (TV series)
Marisa
What Kind of a Name is Blue? (2013) … Marisa
 
2011-2012 The Killing (TV series)
Mitch Larsen
What I Know (2012) … Mitch Larsen
Donnie or Marie (2012) … Mitch Larsen
Bulldog (2012) … Mitch Larsen
72 Hours (2012) … Mitch Larsen (credit only)
 
2011 DC Universe Online (Video Game)
Circe (voice)
 
2011 DisCONNECTED
Lisa's Mom
 
2008-2009 True Blood (TV series)
Maryann Forrester
Frenzy (2009) … Maryann Forrester
Timebomb (2009) … Maryann Forrester
 
2009 Durham County (TV series)
Dr. Pen Verrity
Surviving the Fall (2009) … Dr. Pen Verrity
Boys Do Things (2009) … Dr. Pen Verrity
Daddy Hurt Mommy? (2009) … Dr. Pen Verrity
The Fish in the Ocean (2009) … Dr. Pen Verrity
Ray Loves Sadie True (2009) … Dr. Pen Verrity
 
2009 Diplomacy (short)
U.S. Secretary of State
 
2008-2009 In Treatment (TV series)
Kate Weston
Gina: Week Five (2009) … Kate Weston
Gina: Week Two (2009) … Kate Weston
 
2008 Lost (TV series)
Karen Decker
There's No Place Like Home: Part 1 (2008) … Karen Decker
 
2007-2008 Waking the Dead (TV series)
Sarah
Missing Persons: Part 1 (2008) … Sarah
Yahrzeit: Part 2 (2007) … Sarah
Yahrzeit: Part 1 (2007) … Sarah
 
2007 Half-Life 2: Episode Two (Video Game)
Dr. Judith Mossman (voice)
 
2007 Unthinkable (TV movie)
Jamie McDowell
 
2006 Boston Legal (TV series)
Juliette Monroe
The Nutcrackers (2006) … Juliette Monroe
 
2006 Half-Life 2: Episode One (Video Game)
Dr. Judith Mossman (voice)
 
2005-2006 Prison Break (TV series)
Samantha Brinker
Flight (2006) … Samantha Brinker
Go (2006) … Samantha Brinker
Bluff (2006) … Samantha Brinker
J-Cat (2006) … Samantha Brinker
 
2005-2006 Battlestar Galactica (TV series)
Admiral Helena Cain
Pegasus (2005) … Admiral Helena Cain
 
2005 The Inside (TV series)
Zoya Petikof
Thief of Hearts (2005) … Zoya Petikof
 
2005 Alias (TV series)
Dr. Maggie Sinclair
 
2005 Global Frequency (TV movie)
Miranda Zero
 
2004 Half-Life 2 (Video Game)
Dr. Judith Mossman (voice)
 
2004 Al Roach: Private Insectigator (short)
Dede Dragonfly
 
2004 Messiah: The Promise (TV mini-series)
Susan Metcalfe
 
2004 Dandelion
Mrs. Voss
 
2002 Fastlane (TV series)
Lena
Get Your Mack On (2002) … Lena (uncredited)
 
2002 American Girl
Madge Grubb
 
2002 Messiah 2: Vengeance Is Mine (TV mini-series)
Susan Metcalfe
 
2002 Johnson County War (TV movie)
Rory Hammett
 
2002 Strong Medicine (TV series)
Assistant District Attorney Jill Sorenson / Jules Sorenson
Recovery Time (2002) … Jules Sorenson
Rape Kit (2002) … Assistant District Attorney Jill Sorenson
 
2001 Messiah (TV mini-series)
Susan Metcalfe
The Reckoning (2001) … Susan Metcalfe
 
2001 Perfume
Francene
 
2000 The District (TV series)
Helen York
The Jackal (2000) … Helen York
Imperfect Victims (2000) … Helen York
How They Lived (2000) … Helen York
The Real Terrorist (2000) … Helen York
Surveillance (2000) … Helen York
 
2000 Bullfighter
Mary
 
2000 Wonderland (TV series)
Dr. Lyla Garrity
Spell Check (2000) … Dr. Lyla Garrity
Pilot (2000) … Dr. Lyla Garrity
Full Moon (2000) … Dr. Lyla Garrity
 
1998 Brimstone (TV series)
Assistant D.A. Julia Trent
Executioner (1998) … Assistant D.A. Julia Trent
 
1998 Dry Martini (short)
Valeria
 
1996 The Prosecutors (TV movie)
Dist. Atty. Rachel Simone
 
1996 The Outer Limits (TV series)
Jamie Pratt
A Stitch in Time (1996) … Jamie Pratt
 
1995 Black Day Blue Night
Rinda Woolley
 
1995 The Chosen One (short)
The Mother
 
1995 Just Looking
Mary
 
1994 Seinfeld (TV series)
Julie
The Big Salad (1994) … Julie
 
1991-1994 Star Trek: The Next Generation (TV series)
Ensign Ro Laren / Dara / Ro Laren
Preemptive Strike (1994) … Ro Laren
Rascals (1992) … Ensign Ro Laren
Power Play (1992) … Ensign Ro Laren
 
1994 The Road Killers
Helen
 
1993 Love Bites
Nerissa
 
1991 Shannon's Deal (TV series)
The Inside Man (1991)
 
1991 Father Dowling Mysteries (TV series)
Gym Instructor
The Fugitive Priest Mystery (1991) … Gym Instructor
 
1987-1989 Guiding Light (TV series)
Dr. Sonni Wells
Episode dated 8 September 1988 (1988) … Dr. Sonni Wells
Episode dated 5 July 1988 (1988) … Dr. Sonni Wells
Episode dated 21 June 1988 (1988) … Dr. Sonni Wells
 
Show ShowSelf (7 titles)
2012 2012 Hero Dog Awards (TV movie)
Herself - Presenter
 
2012 An Autopsy of The Killing (video short)
Herself
 
2011 2011 Hero Dog Awards (TV movie)
Herself
 
2011 Shelter Adoption PSA (video short)
Herself
 
2010 The Hour (TV series)
Herself
Episode dated 6 April 2010 (2010) … Herself
 
2003 Pure 24 (TV series documentary)
Herself
Episode #1.23 (2003) … Herself
Episode #1.19 (2003) … Herself
Episode #1.13 (2003) … Herself
 
2003 24: Access All Areas (TV documentary)
Herself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (7 titles)
2012 True Blood (TV series)
 
2009 Lost: A Journey in Time (TV movie)
Karen Decker (uncredited)
 
2009 Lost: The Story of the Oceanic 6 (TV movie)
Karen Decker (uncredited)
 
2009 Lost: Destiny Calls (TV movie)
Karen Decker (uncredited)
 
1999 Star Trek: The Next Generation Companion (Video Game)
Ensign Ro Laren
 
1998 Anatomy of a 'Homicide: Life on the Street' (TV documentary)
Dr. Julianna Cox
 
1995 Joe Bob's Drive-In Theater (TV series)
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

Appeared in Global Frequency, (unaired pilot), where she played "Miranda Zero".

Publicity Listings:

4 Interviews  | 2 Articles  | 1 Magazine Cover Photo  | See more »

Height:

5' 9" (1.75 m)
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Personal Quote:

On turning down Star Trek: Deep Space Nine: There were all sorts of rumors about why I didn't take [the DS9 role] and that I was quite arrogant about the whole thing. It wasn't that at all. It was, again, about wanting variety in my career. If I'd gone on to do DS9, I might not have had the variety I've been lucky to have in my career... See more »

Trivia:

Prior to introducing the character of "Ensign Ro Laren" in Ensign Ro, she appeared in a small part in Half a Life, as "Dara", the daughter of "Dr. Timicin", played by David Ogden Stiers. See more »

Trademark:

Deep husky voice See more »

Nickname:

Mishka See more »

Star Sign:

Capricorn