Diana Muldaur

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Biography

Muldaur's refined features, well-modulated alto voice and characteristic serenity have lent both a relaxed charm and moral fiber to her characters, though her work as bitchy lawyer Rosalind Shays on "L.A. Law" suggests another, largely untapped dimension. Despite several decades of work, Muldaur is best remembered by many as Sam's placid, witty girlfriend Chris on the long-running series "McCloud". Muldaur's first husband, actor James Mitchell …
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Job Title

Actor

Born

August 19, 1938

Career Milestones

Portrayed bitter ex-partner Rosalind Shays on successful NBC drama series, "L.A. Law"

1989

Appeared in TV movie, "The Return of Sam McCloud"

Played role of Dr. Katherine Pulaski on "Star Trek: The Next Generation", filling in for one season for Gates McFadden, who plays Dr. Beverly Crusher

1981

Appeared as Terri Seymour on short-lived NBC crime comedy, "Fizz and Bones", opposite the Smothers Brothers

1979

Played Ginny on short-lived NBC sitcom, "Hizzoner"

Appeared on sitcom, "The Tony Randall Show", as Judge Eleanor Hooper (ABC first season, CBS second season)

1974

Portrayed Joy Adamson in NBC TV series based on Adamson's writings and popular film, "Born Free"

Had recurring role of McCloud's girlfriend, Chris Coughlin, on NBC's detective series, "McCloud"

Played role of Belle on ABC serial, "The Survivors"

1968

Made film debut in "The Swimmer"

1963

Appeared off-Broadway, in summer stock and on Broadway in productions including "A Very Rich Woman"

Awards

1991

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in L.A. Law

1990

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in L.A. Law