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. 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. Together, they have one son, Atticus (b. 1996), who has autism.
Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes1987 Real Men Barbara Wilson 1989 Tripwire Annie 1994 Renaissance Man Marie 1995 The Amazing Panda Adventure Beth 2004 The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement 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 Sugar Daddies Rita 2021 Church People Sue Along Came Wanda Grace Television Year Title Role Notes1986 Head of the Class Suzanne McGee 1 episode1987 Matlock Melinda Stuart 2 episodesIndependence Bridie TV movieNight Court Dr. Townsend 2 episodes1988 Beauty and the Beast Erika Salven 1 episodeThe Town Bully Ronnie Doniger TV movie1991 L.A. Law Karen Morrison 1 episode...And Then She Was Gone Kate Lydon TV movieSaturday's Anne 1988–1992 Dear John Kate McCarron Main role (90 episodes)1993 The Boys Molly Rich Main role (6 episodes)Civil Wars Cheryl Connolly 1 episode Sirens Tatyana 2 episodes1994 Sisters Abby Malker 2 episodes1994–1997 Homicide: Life on the Street Megan Russert Main role (3-4, Movie) Guest role (5)1995 She Fought Alone Avon Rose TV movie1996 Twisted Desire Susan StantonER AIDS Clinic Doctor 1 episode1997 Touched by an Angel Sara Perkins 1 episodeDying to Belong Gwen Connors TV movie1997 Unwed Father Tess Crane1998 Atomic Dog Janice Rifkin The Advanced Guard Harper1998–1999 Party of Five Martha Levinson 3 episodes1999 Sons of Thunder Sarah McNulty 1 episodeThe Promise Joanne Stoller TV movie1999–2000 Beggars and Choosers Cecile Malone Recurring role (18 episodes)2000 Sole Survivor Barbara Christman TV movie2001 The Practice Kate Littlefield 2 episodesThe Division 1 episodeTouched by a Killer Nikki Barrington TV movie2001–2002 Providence Dr. Renee Dunseith Recurring role (6 episodes)2002 Firefly Regan Tam "Safe"NYPD Blue Dr. Wachtel 1 episode2002–2004 JAG Meredith Cavanaugh Recurring role (18 episodes)2003 Cold Case Charlotte Bayes 1 episodeKaren Sisco Elaine Mulraney 1 episode2004 NTSB: The Crash of Flight 323 Anita TV movieHelter Skelter Rosemary LaBianca 2005 Judging Amy Katherine Dane 1 episodeStrong Medicine Maureen O'Connell 1 episodeCrossing Jordan Dr. Mara Pelone 1 episodePoint Pleasant Dr. Beverly Kendrick 1 episode2006 The L Word Marilyn 1 episodeThe Unit Agent Terrell 1 episodeClose to Home Kimberly Nelson 1 episode2007 Pandemic Lauren Smith Curb Your Enthusiasm Barbara 1 episode2008 Boston Legal Carolyn Joseph 1 episodeDirty Sexy Money Judge Fey Powell 1 episodeMy Own Worst Enemy Mariam Shefer 1 episodeGhost Whisperer Lynette Dennis 1 episodeCSI: Miami Dorothy Frost 1 episode2009 Lie to Me Judge Kathleen Stark 1 episodeMidnight Bayou Lillibeth Simone TV movieGrey's Anatomy Irene Waller 1 episodeThe Forgotten Principal 1 episode2010 NCIS Judge Evelyn Wallace 1 episode2011 The Protector Barbara Campbell 1 episodeAlphas Jessica Elkhart 1 episodeSecond City This Week Herself Celebrity guest Criminal Minds Carolyn Baker Rossi 2 episodes 2015 Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Laura 1 episodePerception Janice Bosworth 1 episodeGortimer Gibbon's Life on Normal Street Ms. Williams 1 episodeThe Flash Clarissa Stein 3 episodes2016 NCIS: New Orleans Nancy Nolan 1 episode2016–17 Legends of Tomorrow Clarissa Stein 3 episodes2017 Supergirl "Crisis on Earth-X"A Neighbour's Deception Cheryl Dixon TV movieMichael Jackson: Searching for Neverland Green TV movie2015–2018 Suits Joan Walsh 2 episodes2021 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 Notes2016 Dishonored 2 Lower Class Citizen Voice2017 Dishonored: Death of the Outsider Lower Class Citizen Voice2025 Dune Awakening Simone Von Konig, Juno Ezura
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