Melanie Smith (actress)

For other people named Melanie Smith, see Melanie Smith (disambiguation).
Melanie Smith
Born (1962-12-16) December 16, 1962 (age 61)
Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
OccupationActress
Years active1987–2009
Known forAs the World Turns
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Spouse(s)Micheal Eiden
(m. 1996; div. 20??)
Children1

Melanie Smith (born December 16, 1962) is an American former actress and author. She appeared as Jerry Seinfeld's girlfriend, Rachel, in three episodes of Seinfeld. She was also the third actress to portray Tora Ziyal on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and had a starring role as Emily Stewart on As the World Turns from 1987 to 1992.[1] Smith has since retired from acting and runs a yoga studio in New Hope, Pennsylvania.[2][3] She is the author of Unfinished Business: 8 Steps to Heal Your Trauma, Transcend Your Past, and Transform Your Life.

  1. ^ "Catching Up with DS9's Melanie Smith". Star Trek. 12 October 2016. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
  2. ^ Donahue, Bill (March 2011). "A Different Pose: The enlightened path of model and "Seinfeld" star turned New Hope yogi Melanie Smith". Suburban Life magazine. Retrieved 20 August 2013.
  3. ^ "Episode 18: Melanie Smith: On Love, Loss, Growth & "Shrinkage"". Petra Kolber. Retrieved 2021-10-04.