Stephanie Niznik
Stephanie Niznik | |
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| Born | Stephanie Lynne Niznik May 20, 1967 |
| Died | June 23, 2019 (aged 52) Encino, California, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Duke University California Institute of the Arts |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1994–2009 |
Stephanie Lynne Niznik (May 20, 1967 – June 23, 2019) was an American film, television, and theatre actress, most famous for her role as Nina Feeney on Everwood.
Early life and career[edit]
Niznik intended to become a geneticist before graduating magna cum laude from Duke University majoring in theater and Russian.[1][2] She then attended the California Institute of the Arts.[3] Besides Everwood, Niznik's television roles include guest roles on Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman, Profiler, Sliders, JAG, Frasier, Epoch, Star Trek: Enterprise, Traveler, and Diagnosis: Murder, in addition to being a series regular on the mid-1990s action drama Vanishing Son and the 2007 drama Life Is Wild. She also appeared in the films Star Trek: Insurrection and Exit to Eden. After retiring from acting in 2009, Niznik focused on volunteerism.[2]
Death[edit]
She died in Encino, California on June 23, 2019, at the age of 52,[1][4] from chronic liver disease associated with alcoholism.[5]
Filmography[edit]
Film[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Exit to Eden | Diana | |
| 1996 | The Twilight of the Golds | Shauna | |
| 1996 | Dear God | Emanda Maine | |
| 1998 | Memorial Day | Robin Connors | |
| 1998 | Star Trek: Insurrection | Kell Perim | |
| 1999 | Kismet | Stephanie | Short film |
| 1999 | Anywhere but Here | Waitress | |
| 2001 | Spiders II: Breeding Ground | Alexandra | |
| 2001 | Epoch | Dr. K.C. Czaban | |
| 2001 | Beyond the City Limits | Reporter | |
| 2009 | The Twenty | Dot |
Television[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Vanishing Son | Agent Judith Phillips | Main cast |
| 1995 | Renegade | Laurie Hayes | Episode: "Most Wanted" |
| 1995 | Murder, She Wrote | Dorie Saunders | Episode: "Home Care" |
| 1996 | The Sentinel | Maggie Bryce | Episode: "The Rig" |
| 1996 | Apollo 11 | Reporter #3 | TV movie |
| 1997 | The Guardian | C.C. | TV movie |
| 1997 | Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman | Rose | Episode: "The Most Fatal Disease" |
| 1997 | Sliders | Debra Carbol | Episode: "Sole Survivors" |
| 1997 | JAG | Lt. 'Hobo' Green | Episode: "Vanished" |
| 1997, 1999 | Viper | Lena Weisinger | 2 episodes |
| 1998 | Mr. Murder | Dr. Roget | TV movie |
| 1998 | L.A. Doctors | Alyssa | Episode: "A Prayer for the Lying" |
| 1998 | Emma's Wish | Kelly Short | TV movie |
| 1998 | Profiler | Susan Moss | Episode: "Cravings" |
| 1998 | Inferno | Erika | TV movie |
| 1998 | Diagnosis: Murder | Caitlin Sweeney | Recurring role |
| 1999 | Nash Bridges | Riley Parker | Episode: "Frisco Blues" |
| 1999 | Family Law | Tina Holmes | Episode: "Damages" |
| 2000 | Diagnosis: Murder | Laura Caine | Episode: "Blind Man's Bluff" |
| 2001 | Epoch | Dr. KC Czaban | TV movie |
| 2002 | Star Trek: Enterprise | The Wraith | Episode: "Rogue Planet" |
| 2002–06 | Everwood | Nina Feeney | Recurring role (season 1), main cast (seasons 2–4) |
| 2007 | Grey's Anatomy | Carol | Episode: "The Other Side of This Life: Parts 1 & 2" |
| 2007 | Traveler | Kate | Episode: "The Tells" |
| 2007–08 | Life Is Wild | Jo Weller-Clarke | Main cast |
| 2008 | CSI: Miami | Deborah Radley | Episode: "To Kill a Predator" |
| 2008 | Eli Stone | Delia Slater | Episode: "Two Ministers" |
| 2009 | NCIS | Inmate Sharon Bellows | Episode: "Caged" |
| 2009 | Lost | Dr. Evelyn Ariza | Episode: "The Little Prince" |
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Stephanie Niznik, Actress in 'Everwood' and 'Star Trek,' Dies at 52". Variety. Penske Business Media, LLC. July 12, 2019. Retrieved July 13, 2019.
- ^ a b "Stephanie Lynne Niznik". rossfuneral.com. Ross Funeral Home. Archived from the original on 1 February 2022. Retrieved 17 November 2022.
- ^ Adams, Sean (13 July 2019). "'Star Trek' and 'Everwood' actor Stephanie Niznik has died". The Patriot-News. Retrieved 2022-12-31.
- ^ Nemetz, Dave (July 13, 2019). "Stephanie Niznik, Who Played Nina on Everwood, Dead at 52". TVLine. PMC Entertainment. Retrieved July 13, 2019.
- ^ Stokes, Rebecca Jane (2020-07-01). "'Star Trek' Actress Stephanie Niznik Dies Unexpectedly At 52". YourTango. Archived from the original on 2020-07-28. Retrieved 2022-09-04.
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