Melanie Smith

Known for ActingBorn 1962-12-16 (age 63) 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.Read more

Movies & web series

Green Dolphin Beat

Seinfeld

Curb Your Enthusiasm

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

Nowhere Man

The Killers Within

Murder, She Wrote

Beverly Hills, 90210

The Division

The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr.

Matlock

Blossom

Silk Stalkings

Melrose Place

Trancers III

Night Hunter

The Baby Doll Murders

Bodily Sanctions