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Sela is the oldest of four children. Her parents were an electrical engineer and homemaker in Meridian, Mississppi. Her name is a word from biblical Hebrew that is translated as "rock, boulder, cliff." "Sela" is the Hebrew form of the Greek "Petra." She studied art and advertising at the University of Alabama... See full bio »

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Sela Ann Ward
in Meridian, Mississippi, USA
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Hide HideActress (39 titles)
2010-2013 CSI: NY (TV series)
Jo Danville
– Today Is Life (2013) … Jo Danville
– Blood Actually (2013) … Jo Danville
– Seth and Apep (2013) … Jo Danville
– White Gold (2013) … Jo Danville
– Nine Thirteen (2013) … Jo Danville
See all 57 episodes »
 
2005-2012 House M.D. (TV series)
Stacy Warner
– Everybody Dies (2012) … Stacy Warner
– Need to Know (2006) … Stacy Warner
– Failure to Communicate (2006) … Stacy Warner
– The Mistake (2005) … Stacy Warner
– Hunting (2005) … Stacy Warner
See all 10 episodes »
 
2009 The Stepfather
Susan Harding
 
2006/I The Guardian
Helen Randall
 
2004 Suburban Madness (TV movie)
Bobbi Bacha
 
2004 The Day After Tomorrow
Dr. Lucy Hall
 
2004 Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights
Jeannie Miller
 
2002 The Badge
Carla Hardwick
 
1999-2002 Once and Again (TV series)
Lily Manning
– Chance of a Lifetime (2002) … Lily Manning
– Losing You (2002) … Lily Manning
– Experience Is the Teacher (2002) … Lily Manning
– Aaron's List of Dreams (2002) … Lily Manning
– One Step (Parent) Backward (2002) … Lily Manning
See all 63 episodes »
 
2000 Catch a Falling Star (TV movie)
Sydney Clarke, aka Cheryl Belson
 
1999 Runaway Bride
Pretty Woman in Bar
 
1999 Passion's Way
Anna Leath
 
1998 54
Billie Auster
 
1998 The New Batman Adventures (TV series)
Calendar Girl / Page Monroe
– Mean Seasons (1998) … Calendar Girl (voice) / Page Monroe (voice)
 
1997 Rescuers: Stories of Courage: Two Women (TV movie)
Marie-Rose Gineste (segment "Woman on a Bicycle")
 
1997 Frasier (TV series)
Kelly Easterbrook
– Frasier's Imaginary Friend (1997) … Kelly Easterbrook
 
1996 My Fellow Americans
Kaye Griffin
 
1991-1996 Sisters (TV series)
Theodora 'Teddy' Reed Margolis Falconer Sorenson
– War and Peace: Part 1 (1996) … Theodora 'Teddy' Reed Margolis Falconer Sorenson
– War and Peace: Part 2 (1996) … Theodora 'Teddy' Reed Margolis Falconer Sorenson
– Taking a Gamble (1996) … Theodora 'Teddy' Reed Margolis Falconer Sorenson
– Housecleaning (1996) … Theodora 'Teddy' Reed Margolis Falconer Sorenson
– Nothing Personal (1996) … Theodora 'Teddy' Reed Margolis Falconer Sorenson
See all 127 episodes »
 
1995 Almost Golden: The Jessica Savitch Story (TV movie)
Jessica Savitch
 
1993 The Fugitive
Helen Kimble
 
1993 Killer Rules (TV movie)
Dorothy Wade
 
1992 Double Jeopardy (TV movie)
Karen Hart
 
1991 Child of Darkness, Child of Light (TV movie)
Sister Anne
 
1990 Rainbow Drive (TV movie)
Laura Demming
 
1990 Christine Cromwell (TV series)
Toni Cerreta
– In Vino Veritas (1990) … Toni Cerreta
 
1989 The Haunting of Sarah Hardy (TV movie)
Sarah Hardy
 
1989 Bridesmaids (TV movie)
Caryl
 
1987 The King of Love (TV movie)
Annie Larkspur
 
1987 Hello Again
Kim Lacey
 
1987 Cameo by Night (TV movie)
Jennifer/Cameo
 
1987 Steele Justice
Tracy
 
1987 Night Court (TV series)
Heather
– Christine's Friend (1987) … Heather
 
1986 L.A. Law (TV series)
Lynette Pierce
– Fry Me to the Moon (1986) … Lynette Pierce
– The Venus Butterfly (1986) … Lynette Pierce
 
1986 Hotel (TV series)
Isabel Atwood
– Hornet's Nest (1986) … Isabel Atwood
 
1986 Nothing in Common
Cheryl Ann Wayne
 
1985 I Had Three Wives (TV series)
Emily
– 'Til Death Do Us Part (1985) … Emily
 
1985 Rustlers' Rhapsody
Colonel's Daughter
 
1983-1984 Emerald Point N.A.S. (TV series)
Hilary Adams
– The Wedding (1984) … Hilary Adams
– Pandora's Box (1984) … Hilary Adams
– Friends and Lovers (1984) … Hilary Adams
– The Best Laid Plans (1984) … Hilary Adams
– The Climax (1984) … Hilary Adams
See all 22 episodes »
 
1983 The Man Who Loved Women
Janet Wainwright
 
Show ShowProducer (1 title)
2000 Catch a Falling Star (TV movie) (executive producer)
 
Show ShowSelf (61 titles)
2012 CSI: NY - Season 8: Honoring Our Heroes (video short)
Herself
 
2012 The Magic Eight (video short)
Herself
 
2009-2011 Rachael Ray (TV series)
Herself
– In the Kitchen with Sheryl Crow (2011) … Herself
– Episode #4.2 (2009) … Herself
 
2011 The Early Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 29 March 2011 (2011) … Herself
 
2011 Live with Kelly and Michael (TV series)
Herself - Guest
– Episode dated 28 March 2011 (2011) … Herself - Guest
 
2011 CBS Cares (TV series)
Herself
– 2011 (2011) … Herself
 
2005-2010 The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #7.21 (2010) … Herself
– Episode #2.52 (2005) … Herself
– Episode #1.82 (2005) … Herself
 
2008-2010 Entertainment Tonight (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 20 August 2010 (2010) … Herself
– Episode dated 5 August 2010 (2010) … Herself
– Episode dated 16 June 2008 (2008) … Herself
 
2009 Made in Hollywood (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #5.5 (2009) … Herself
 
2007 Dancing with the Stars (TV series)
Herself
– Round 2 (2007) … Herself
 
2006 The Megan Mullally Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #1.9 (2006) … Herself
 
2006 CMT: The Greatest - Sexiest Southern Women (TV special)
Herself
 
2006 Discovery Atlas (TV series documentary)
Narator
– Brazil Revealed (2006) … Narator
 
2005 The Tony Danza Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #2.50 (2005) … Herself
 
2004-2005 The View (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 15 November 2005 (2005) … Herself
– Episode dated 30 September 2004 (2004) … Herself
 
2005 Mississippi Rising (TV documentary)
Herself
 
2005 The 57th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Herself - Presenter
 
2005 Shelter from the Storm: A Concert for the Gulf Coast (TV movie)
Herself
 
2004 The Jane Pauley Show (TV series)
Herself - Target Fundraiser Interview
– Episode dated 12 October 2004 (2004) … Herself - Target Fundraiser Interview
 
2004 The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 25 February 2004 (2004) … Herself
 
2004 The Wayne Brady Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 21 February 2004 (2004) … Herself
 
2004 MTV Special: Dirty Dancing - Havana Nights (TV documentary)
Jeannie Miller
 
2002 Shirtless: Hollywood's Sexiest Men (TV documentary)
Narrator (voice)
 
2002 The 59th Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV special documentary)
Herself - Nominee: Best Actress in a TV Series Drama & Presenter: Best Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy
 
2001 The 53rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
 
2001 America: A Tribute to Heroes (TV special documentary)
Herself
 
2001 Intimate Portrait (TV series documentary)
Herself
– Sela Ward (2001) … Herself
 
2001 E! True Hollywood Story (TV series documentary)
Herself
– Joan Rivers (2001) … Herself
 
2001 7th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (TV special)
Herself - Nominee: Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series and Presenter
 
2001 The 58th Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV movie)
Herself - Winner: Best Actress in a TV-Series Drama
 
2000 My VH1 Music Awards (TV special documentary)
Herself - Presenter
 
2000 The Oprah Winfrey Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 3 November 2000 (2000) … Herself
 
2000 The 52nd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Herself - Winner: Best Lead Actress in Drama Series and Presenter
 
2000 The Changing Face of Beauty (TV documentary)
Host
 
2000 The 57th Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV special)
Herself - Nominee: Best Actress in a TV Series-Drama
 
1999 The Martin Short Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #1.44 (1999) … Herself
 
1999 The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 20 October 1999 (1999) … Herself
 
1999 The Rosie O'Donnell Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 20 September 1999 (1999) … Herself
 
1999 The 51st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Herself
 
1998 The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (TV series)
Herself
– Sela Ward (1998) … Herself
 
1998 The 1998 Annual ShoWest Awards (TV movie)
Herself - Host
 
1997 The 19th Annual CableACE Awards (TV movie)
Herself - Host
 
1996 The 18th Annual CableACE Awards (TV special)
Herself - Presenter
 
1996 48th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Herself - Nominee: Best Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Special
 
1996 2nd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (TV special)
Herself - Nominee: Best Lead Actress in a Drama Series & Presenter
 
1995 The 17th Annual CableACE Awards (TV movie)
Herself - Presenter
 
1995 The 47th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Herself - Presenter: Best Lead Actor in a Drama Series
 
1995 The 52nd Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV movie)
Herself - Presenter: Best Actress in a TV-Series - Comedy/Musical
 
1995 Hollywood's Most Powerful Women (TV documentary)
Herself - Host
 
1994 The 1994 Ambbassador of Hope Awards (TV movie)
Herself
 
1994 The 46th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Herself - Winner: Best Lead Actress in a Drama Series & Co-Presenter: Best Writing in a Miniseries or Special
 
1994 Vicki! (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 22 April 1994 (1994) … Herself
 
1994 The 66th Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Herself - Audience Member
 
1994 The 9th Annual ASC Awards (TV movie)
Herself
 
1994 The 16th Annual CableACE Awards (TV movie)
Herself - Presenter
 
1994 The 51st Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV movie)
Herself - Nominee: Best Actress in a TV-Series - Drama
 
1993 The 50th Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV movie)
Herself - Audience Member
 
1992 The 27th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards (TV special)
Herself - Presenter
 
1991 One on One with John Tesh (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #1.28 (1991) … Herself
 
1991 The 43rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Herself - Presenter: Best Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Special
 
1991 The 15th Annual Women in Film Crystal Awards (TV movie)
Herself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (4 titles)
2009 Best of CMT Music Awards (TV movie)
Herself
 
2004 Frasier: Analyzing the Laughter (TV movie)
Kelly Easterbrook (uncredited)
 
2002 Brilliant But Cancelled (TV documentary)
 
1989 Night Court (TV series)
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

1999-2000: TV commercials for Sprint long-distance phone service. See more »

Publicity Listings:

1 Print Biography  | 4 Interviews  | 15 Articles  | 12 Magazine Cover Photos  | See more »

Official Sites:

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Height:

5' 7½" (1.71 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

[after being rejected for the femme fatale role in Tomorrow Never Dies at age 39] I'd never felt more sexy and more confident as a woman, and more ready as an actress. Yet, as I quickly discovered, if you were over 35, you weren't any of those things as far as Hollywood is concerned. See more »

Trivia:

2002: Her mother, Annie, died while battling ovarian cancer. Her father, Granberry, a retired engineer, died of complications following surgery at age 85 in January 2009. See more »

Star Sign:

Cancer