Isabella Hofmann
Born (1958-12-11) December 11, 1958 (age 65)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.[1]
OccupationActress
Years active1986–present
Spouse
Steven Memel
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(m. 1988; div. 1994)​
[2][3]
PartnerDaniel Baldwin (1994–2005)[4]
Children1[4][5]

Isabella Hofmann (born December 11, 1958) is an American actress known for her portrayal of Kate in Dear John (1988–1992), Megan Russert in Homicide: Life on the Street (1994–1997), and Dr. Renee Dunseith in Providence (2001–2002).

Career

A native of Chicago, Hofmann attended East Troy High School in East Troy, Wisconsin, and Columbia College Chicago. She performed with the comedy troupe The Second City before breaking into television in 1986. Among her various television credits are Meredith Cavanaugh on JAG, Kate McCarron on the NBC sitcom Dear John, Lt. Megan Russert in the crime drama Homicide: Life on the Street, and Cecile Malone on the Showtime comedy Beggars and Choosers. She played Annie in the 1990 movie Tripwire and Marie in the 1994 movie Renaissance Man.

Hofmann appeared twice in season 7 of TV series Criminal Minds as David Rossi's first ex-wife Carolyn Baker. Hofmann appeared in a 2010 episode of NCIS (a spinoff of JAG) as the villainous Evelyn Wallace. In 2015, Hofmann landed a recurring role as Clarissa Stein, wife of Martin Stein (played by Victor Garber) in three episodes of The Flash, later reprising the role in two episodes of Legends of Tomorrow in 2016.[6] She returned to the role in 2017 for the Arrowverse crossover event Crisis on Earth-X, appearing in part one (season 3, episode 8 of Supergirl) and part four (season 3, episode 8 of Legends).

Personal life

Hofmann was in a relationship with actor Daniel Baldwin from 1994 until 2005.[4] Together, they have one son, Atticus (b. 1996),[7][8] who has autism.[9][10]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
1987 Real Men Barbara Wilson
1989 Tripwire Annie
1994 Renaissance Man Marie
1995 The Amazing Panda Adventure Beth [11][12]
2004 Princess Diaries 2 Miss Genovia Hildegard
2006 Little Chenier Gwenivere Labauve
2010 Sex Tax: Based on a True Story Janine Taylor
Burlesque Loretta
2013 Dreamer Martha
2014 West End Mary Trevi [13]
Sugar Daddies Rita
2021 Church People Sue
Along Came Wanda Grace

Television

Year Title Role Notes
1986 Head of the Class Suzanne McGee 1 episode
1987 Matlock Melinda Stuart 2 episodes
Independence Bridie TV movie
Night Court Dr. Townsend 2 episodes
1988 Beauty and the Beast Erika Salven 1 episode
The Town Bully Ronnie Doniger TV movie
1991 L.A. Law Karen Morrison 1 episode
...And Then She Was Gone Kate Lydon TV movie
Saturday's Anne
1988-1992 Dear John Kate McCarron Main role (90 episodes)[14]
1993 The Boys Molly Rich Main role (6 episodes)
Civil Wars Cheryl Connolly 1 episode
Sirens Tatyana 2 episodes
1994 Sisters Abby Malker 2 episodes
1994-1997 Homicide: Life on the Street Megan Russert Main role (3-4, Movie) Guest role (5)
1995 She Fought Alone Avon Rose TV movie
1996 Twisted Desire Susan Stanton
ER AIDS Clinic Doctor 1 episode
1997 Touched by an Angel Sara Perkins 1 episode
Dying to Belong Gwen Connors TV movie
1997 Unwed Father Tess Crane
1998 Atomic Dog Janice Rifkin
The Advanced Guard Harper
1998-1999 Party of Five Martha Levinson 3 episodes
1999 Sons of Thunder Sarah McNulty 1 episode
The Promise Joanne Stoller TV movie
1999-2000 Beggars and Choosers Cecile Malone Recurring role (18 episodes)
2000 Sole Survivor Barbara Christman TV movie
2001 The Practice Kate Littlefield 2 episodes
The Division 1 episode
Touched by a Killer Nikki Barrington TV movie
2001-2002 Providence Dr. Renee Dunseith Recurring role (6 episodes)
2002 Firefly Regan Tam "Safe"
NYPD Blue Dr. Wachtel 1 episode
2002-2004 JAG Meredith Cavanaugh Recurring role (18 episodes)
2003 Cold Case Charlotte Bayes 1 episode
Karen Sisco Elaine Mulraney 1 episode
2004 NTSB: The Crash of Flight 323 Anita TV movie
Helter Skelter Rosemary LaBianca
2005 Judging Amy Katherine Dane 1 episode
Strong Medicine Maureen O'Connell 1 episode
Crossing Jordan Dr. Mara Pelone 1 episode
Point Pleasant Dr. Beverly Kendrick 1 episode
2006 The L Word Marilyn 1 episode
The Unit Agent Terrell 1 episode
Close to Home Kimberly Nelson 1 episode
2007 Pandemic Lauren Smith
Curb Your Enthusiasm Barbara 1 episode
2008 Boston Legal Carolyn Joseph 1 episode
Dirty Sexy Money Judge Fey Powell 1 episode
My Own Worst Enemy Mariam Shefer 1 episode
Ghost Whisperer Lynette Dennis 1 episode
CSI: Miami Dorothy Frost 1 episode
2009 Lie to Me Judge Kathleen Stark 1 episode
Midnight Bayou Lillibeth Simone TV movie
Grey's Anatomy Irene Waller 1 episode
The Forgotten Principal 1 episode
2010 NCIS Judge Evelyn Wallace 1 episode
2011 The Protector Barbara Campbell 1 episode
Alphas Jessica Elkhart 1 episode
Second City This Week Herself Celebrity Guest
Criminal Minds Carolyn Baker Rossi 2 episodes[15]
2015 Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Laura 1 episode
Perception Janice Bosworth 1 episode
Gortimer Gibbon's Life on Normal Street Ms. Williams 1 episode
The Flash Clarissa Stein 3 episodes
2016 NCIS: New Orleans Nancy Nolan 1 episode
2016-17 Legends of Tomorrow Clarissa Stein 3 episodes
2017 Supergirl "Crisis on Earth-X"
A Neighbour's Deception Cheryl Dixon TV movie
Michael Jackson: Searching for Neverland Green TV movie
2015-2018 Suits Joan Walsh 2 episode
2021 9-1-1 Dr. Copeland Episode: "Alone Together"
S.W.A.T. Mrs. Evans Episode: "Crusade"
NCIS: Los Angeles Miriam Sivac Episode: "Sorry for Your Loss"

Video Games

Year Title Role Notes
2016 Dishonored 2 Lower Class Citizen Voice[16]
2017 Dishonored: Death of the Outsider Lower Class Citizen Voice[17]

References

  1. ^ "Isabella Hofmann In Biographical Summaries of Notable People". www.myheritage.com.
  2. ^ "ISABELLA HOFMANN Actor". www.tcm.com.
  3. ^ "Isabella Hofmann Marriage Info American actress (1958 - present)". www.strictlyweddings.com.
  4. ^ a b c Furuya, Rena (July 24, 2007). "Daniel Baldwin's 'Little Love Affair With Drugs'". ABC News. Retrieved November 8, 2020. His second marriage to actress Elizabeth Baldwin was short-lived, and resulted in 13-year-old daughter Alexandra.... Daniel also had a relationship with actress Isabella Hoffman, whom he met on the set of 'Homicide: Life on the Street.' They never married, but in 1996 Hoffman gave birth to Atticus.
  5. ^ "I love my son's friends. Not only are they awesome--they are KIND and RESPECTFUL to each other--something that seems less common these days. We had a great time with a "few" of these delightful folks to help celebrate Atticus' birthday. Went to see the new MIssion Impossible movie, and if that wasn't enough sitting, our next stop was at the Cheesecake Factory, where our servers MiMi and Layla handled our "22 top" with grace and ease. Thanks everyone for a wonderful Saturday! xoxo". facebook.com.
  6. ^ "Spending some time with my friends Victor and Franz. May want to watch LEGENDS OF TOMORROW tonight!". facebook.com.
  7. ^ "First Baldwin baby boy on the way". variety.com. 16 May 1996. Retrieved Feb 5, 2023.
  8. ^ "The Ben & J Show Featuring Atticus Baldwin, Isabella Hofmann, and Daniel Baldwin". youtube.com.
  9. ^ "23 years ago , I saw one of the tiniest babies ever come into this world. Not only has he grown into a strapping young man who towers over me (as sons will often do), but he is also creative, intelligent, kind, generous of spirit, and continues to have the courage to make his mark in the world. I love you more than words can express, and wish you a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Atticus!". facebook.com.
  10. ^ "Here's All You Need To Know About Daniel Baldwin's Son With Isabella Hofmann – Atticus Baldwin!". hollywoodzam.com. 15 December 2023.
  11. ^ "Amazing Panda Adventure, The (1995)". humanehollywood.org.
  12. ^ "Awfully Good: The Amazing Panda Adventure + 3 Ninjas (video)". www.joblo.com. 27 January 2016.
  13. ^ "2 more of "West End" talented actors Isabella Hoffman & Joe Nieves, get your tickets for our screening @ Dances With Films Mon June 2nd @ 2:45 and say hello to them". facebook.com.
  14. ^ "Isabella Hofmann NCIS: When was the Dear John star in NCIS?". www.express.co.uk. 2 November 2021.
  15. ^ "Isabella Hofmann to Play Rossi's Ex on Criminal Minds". www.tvfanatic.com. 14 July 2011.
  16. ^ "Dishonored 2 credits (Windows, 2016)". www.mobygames.com.
  17. ^ "Isabella Hofmann". www.behindthevoiceactors.com.

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