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.
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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 |
| Known for | |
Early life and career
editNiznik grew up in Brewer, Maine, and was co-valedictorian of the Class of 1986 at John Bapst Memorial High School where she was an exchange student to Paris, participated in genetic research at Jackson Laboratory, and was a National Merit Scholar.[1][2] She intended to become a geneticist and gained early acceptance to Harvard University before entering and graduating magna cum laude from Duke University where she was an Angier B. Duke Scholar. At Duke Niznik changed her goals, majoring in theater and Russian.[3][1] She then graduated from the California Institute of the Arts.[4] 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.[1]
Death
editShe died in Encino, California on June 23, 2019, at the age of 52,[3][5] from chronic liver disease and alcohol use.[6]
Filmography
editFilm
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 | 4 episodes |
| 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 c "Stephanie Lynne Niznik". rossfuneral.com. Ross Funeral Home. Archived from the original on 1 February 2022. Retrieved 17 November 2022.
- ^ Curtis, Abigail (14 July 2019). "Stephanie Niznik, a Bangor-area native who starred in 'Star Trek' and 'Everwood,' dies at 52". Bangor Daily News. Archived from the original on 28 May 2023.
- ^ a b "Stephanie Niznik, Actress in 'Everwood' and 'Star Trek,' Dies at 52". Variety. Penske Business Media, LLC. July 12, 2019. Archived from the original on 13 March 2023. Retrieved July 13, 2019.
- ^ Adams, Sean (13 July 2019). "'Star Trek' and 'Everwood' actor Stephanie Niznik has died". The Patriot-News. Archived from the original on 21 May 2023. 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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