Jennifer Savidge is an American actress, best known for her role as Nurse Lucy Papandrao in the NBC medical drama series, St. Elsewhere. She is married to actor Robert Fuller.
Career Savidge has appeared in a number of television shows. From 1982 to 1988, she was regular cast member in the NBC medical drama series, St. Elsewhere. She played the role of Nurse Lucy Papandrao. During 1990s, Savidge has appeared in several made for television movies, and guest starred on L.A. Law, Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, Sisters, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Beverly Hills, 90210. Her film credits include Clifford (1994), Magic Kid 2 (1994), True Crime (1996), Evolution (2001), Searching for Sonny (2011), and Rudderless (2014).
From 2000 to 2005, Savidge had the recurring role as Commander Amy Helfman in the CBS procedural, JAG. In 2015, she played Ruth Taylor in the first season of ABC's critically acclaimed drama series, American Crime.
Savidge studied acting under Milton Katselas. Her work on Broadway included portraying Hilda in The Night of the Iguana (1976) and Lady of Verona in Romeo and Juliet (1977). She also appeared in several regional theater productions. Between plays she found other employment, including managing a restaurant and managing an art gallery.
Personal life Savidge married actor Robert Fuller in Los Angeles on May 19, 2001. They began living on a ranch near Dallas, Texas, in 2004.
Filmography
Film +YearTitleRoleNotes1988Going to the ChapelTina Roberti1994Magic Kid 2Suzanne1994CliffordTheodora Daniels1995True CrimeCelia Giordano2001EvolutionClaire2011Searching for SonnyMrs. Noble2014RudderlessBrent's Wife
Television YearTitleRoleNotes1977James at 16LindaEpisode: "Kathy's in the Shower"1982–1988St. ElsewhereNurse Lucy Papandrao63 episodes1983Scarecrow and Mrs. KingCandyEpisode: "The ACM Kid"1984Knots LandingSharon AstorEpisode: "Second Chances"1984Mr. SuccessLaraTelevision film1985Anything for LoveHelen Worth1988The Secret Life of Kathy McCormickMarsha1988ShootdownMary1989For Jenny with LoveAnnie1989Life Goes OnEllie CooperEpisode: "Ordinary Heroes"1990Dark AvengerDr. Tanya RussellTelevision film1992Silk StalkingsChristine RandallEpisode: "Intensive Car"1992L.A. LawMeredith TudorEpisode: "Diet, Diet My Darling"1992–1996SistersMarissa Stone / Jenni Sorenson3 episodes1993Civil WarsLeslie FormanEpisode: "Split Ends"1994Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of SupermanLena HarrisonEpisode: "The Ides of Metropolis"1995If Someone Had KnownDr. Lois CoutuTelevision film1996Pandora's ClockBarb Rollins2 episodes1997Star Trek: Deep Space NineFalaEpisode: "The Darkness and the Light"1997High TideEllen KendallEpisode: "Open House"1997Lost on EarthArleneEpisode #1.101997Beverly Hills, 90210Mrs. Wester2 episodes1998Significant OthersBev Chasin3 episodes1998Just Shoot Me!BinnieEpisode: "The Mask"1999Oh BabyRachelEpisode: "Sitting on Babies"1999SnoopsJanet KellerEpisode: "True Believers"1999, 2000Time of Your LifeMrs. Sullivan2 episodes2000City GuysMrs. TartikoffEpisode: "Mom on the Rocks"2000FreakyLinksMrs. ParkEpisode: "Subject: Three Thirteen"2000–2005JAGCmdr. Amy Helfman21 episodes2002The DistrictMrs. SullivanEpisode: "The Greenhouse Effect"2003The PracticeLori HealyEpisode: "Burnout"2004Without a TraceCameron SimmsEpisode: "Exposure"2005CSI: Crime Scene InvestigationJill LockeEpisode: "Gum Drops"2010Friday Night LightsAdmissions CounselorEpisode: "Toilet Bowl"2015American CrimeRuth Taylor6 episodes
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