Christa Beatrice Miller Wiki Biography
Christa Beatrice Miller (born May 28, 1964) is an American actress who has achieved success in television comedy. Her foremost roles include Kate O’Brien on The Drew Carey Show and Jordan Sullivan on Scrubs (which was created by her husband Bill Lawrence). She has also appeared in Seinfeld, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and CSI: Miami. Since 2009, she has had a starring role in the TBS (formerly ABC) sitcom Cougar Town, also created by Lawrence.
| Full Name | Christa Miller |
| Net Worth | $20 Million |
| Date Of Birth | May 28, 1964 |
| Place Of Birth | New York City, New York, USA |
| Height | 5′ 8½” (1.74 m) |
| Profession | Actress, Music Department, Soundtrack |
| Education | Convent of the Sacred Heart |
| Nationality | American, American |
| Spouse | Bill Lawrence (TV producer) |
| Children | William Stoddard Lawrence, Henry Vanduzer Lawrence, Charlotte Sarah Lawrence, William Stoddard Lawrence, Henry Vanduzer Lawrence, Charlotte Sarah Lawrence |
| Parents | Chuck Miller, Bonnie Trompeter, Bonnie Trompeter, Chuck Miller |
| Siblings | John Miller, John Miller |
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| IMDB | http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0588096 |
| Nominations | Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actress – Musical or Comedy Series, Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actress – Musical or Comedy Series |
| Movies | The Andromeda Strain, The Operator, Smiling Fish & Goat on Fire, A Friend to Die For, Stepfather III, The Operator, Smiling Fish & Goat on Fire, A Friend to Die For, Stepfather III, Hot Air |
| TV Shows | Cougar Town, Scrubs, The Drew Carey Show, Clone High, Cougar Town, Scrubs, The Andromeda Strain, The Drew Carey Show, Clone High |
| Quote | |
|---|---|
| 1 | I am very protective of my family. |
| 2 | I am so happy that I married a comedy writer. He’s never without a joke. No matter where we are. |
| Fact | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Expecting a third child with husband, Bill Lawrence. [May 2006] |
| 2 | Had lived with Grant Shaud before meeting her future husband, Bill Lawrence. |
| 3 | Cousin of Charlie Ebersol, Willie Ebersol and Teddy Ebersol. |
| 4 | Close friend with actresses Sarah Chalke and Nicole Sullivan. |
| 5 | Gave birth to her third child, at age 42. Son, Henry Vanduzer Lawrence was born on October 8, 2006 at 12:05 a.m. in Los Angeles. |
| 6 | Has three children: Charlotte Sarah, William Stoddard, Henry Vanduzer. |
| 7 | Her parents are Chuck Miller and the former Bonnie Trompeter. |
| 8 | Was on the cover of the first issue of Maxim magazine. |
| 9 | Her uncle, Dick Ebersol, and cousin Charles were seriously hurt in a November 2004 plane crash. The crash claimed the lives of four people, including her 14 year old cousin, Edward “Teddy” Ebersol. |
| 10 | Gave birth to her second child, a son named William Stoddard Lawrence, on January 3, 2003. |
| 11 | She has a recurring role on Scrubs (2001), a show that her husband created. |
| 12 | Daughter, Charlotte Sarah was born on June 8, 2000 in Los Angeles. |
| 13 | Niece of Susan Saint James and Dick Ebersol. |
Actress
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Air | 2016/II | Kate | |
| Undateable | 2015 | TV Series | Allie / Jackie |
| Cougar Town | 2009-2015 | TV Series | Ellie Torres |
| Private Practice | 2011 | TV Series | Woman |
| Scrubs | 2001-2010 | TV Series | Jordan Sullivan |
| CSI: Miami | 2009 | TV Series | Amy Lansing |
| The Andromeda Strain | 2008 | TV Mini-Series | Dr. Angela Noyce |
| Clone High | 2002-2003 | TV Series | Cleopatra |
| Rock & Roll Back to School Special | 2001 | TV Movie | Kate O’Brien |
| The Operator | 2000 | Janice Wheelan | |
| Smiling Fish & Goat on Fire | 1999 | Kathy | |
| Kiss & Tell | 1997 | Alex Stoddard | |
| Love and Happiness | 1995 | ||
| Seinfeld | 1993-1995 | TV Series | Paula / Ellen |
| Party of Five | 1994 | TV Series | Theresa |
| A Friend to Die For | 1994 | TV Movie | Terri |
| The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air | 1994 | TV Series | Girl |
| Stepfather III | 1992 | TV Movie | Beth Davis |
| Northern Exposure | 1990 | TV Series | Laurie Batan |
| Kate & Allie | 1985-1988 | TV Series | Blair / Student |
Music Department
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cougar Town | 2009-2015 | TV Series music supervisor – 91 episodes | |
| Scrubs | 2009-2010 | TV Series music supervisor – 13 episodes |
Soundtrack
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scrubs | 2002 | TV Series performer – 1 episode |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Die Kinder des 20. Juli 1944 | 2014 | Documentary | Herself |
| Jimmy Kimmel Live! | 2008-2012 | TV Series | Herself – Guest |
| Rachael Ray | 2011-2012 | TV Series | Herself |
| Chelsea Lately | 2012 | TV Series | Herself – Guest |
| Howard Stern on Demand | 2006-2012 | TV Series | Herself |
| The Bonnie Hunt Show | 2009 | TV Series | Herself |
| The 58th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards | 2006 | TV Special | Herself |
| TV Guide Close Up: From Comedy Club to Primetime | 2004 | TV Movie documentary | Herself |
| The Rosie O’Donnell Show | 2002 | TV Series | Herself |
| Late Night with Conan O’Brien | 1996-2002 | TV Series | Herself |
| The Daily Show | 1999 | TV Series | Herself |
| The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Drew Carey | 1998 | TV Movie | Herself (uncredited) |
| The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | 1997 | TV Series | Herself |
Archive Footage
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Drew Carey Show | 2004 | TV Series | Kate O’Brien |
Won Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Gracie | Gracie Allen Awards | Outstanding Female Actor in a Supporting Role in a Comedy Series | Cougar Town (2009) |
Nominated Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Golden Satellite Award | Satellite Awards | Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Comedy or Musical | Scrubs (2001) |
| 2003 | Golden Satellite Award | Satellite Awards | Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Comedy or Musical | Scrubs (2001) |