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Stacey Elaine Travis (born August 29, 1966) is an American actress.[2] She has appeared in films Hardware (1990), The Super (1991), Only the Strong (1993), Traffic (2000), Ghost World (2001), Bandits (2001) and Intolerable Cruelty (2003).
Stacey Travis | |
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Born | Stacey Elaine Travis August 29, 1966[1] |
Alma mater | London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art University of Southern California |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1988–present |
Relatives | Greg Travis (brother) William B. Travis (ancestor) |
Travis was born in Dallas, Texas. Her brother is actor and comedian Greg Travis. She attended the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) and graduated from University of Southern California (USC) with a degree in film. She began her career appearing in low-budget comedies and genre films include, Phantasm II, Dr. Hackenstein and Earth Girls Are Easy (1988).[1][2] From 1989 to 1992, she was regular cast member in the MTV comedy series, Just Say Julie where she played a variety of characters.
In 1990, Travis played a female leading role in the science fiction horror film Hardware opposite Dylan McDermott.[3] She next starred in the comedy film The Super (1991) and martial arts film Only the Strong (1993) opposite Mark Dacascos. The following years, Travis played supporting roles in many films, include Mystery Men (1999), Traffic (2000), Ghost World (2001), Bandits (2001), Intolerable Cruelty (2003), Venom (2005), and Easy A (2010). In later years she starred in a direct-to-video sequel to the 1983 film A Christmas Story, A Christmas Story 2 (2012), and the supernatural horror film The Manor (2021).
On television, Travis has made more than 50 appearances. She appeared in a season 7 episode of Seinfeld as Holly, Elaine's cousin and Jerry's current love interest.[4] She had a recurring role in Highlander: The Series as Renee Delaney in the season 2 episodes "Unholy Alliance" Part 1 and Part 2, returning in season 4 in the episode "Double Jeopardy". In 1998, she starred on the short-lived UPN comedy series, Love Boat: The Next Wave as Cruise Director Suzanne Zimmerman. She had a recurring role as Jordana Geist, Lynette’s friend in the Desperate Housewives. Her other guest-starring credits include Picket Fences, Dream On, ER, Diagnosis Murder, Touched by an Angel, Dharma & Greg, The Practice, Frasier, Angel, The Big Bang Theory, Modern Family, Mom and S.W.A.T..
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1988 | Phantasm II | Jeri | |
1988 | Earth Girls Are Easy | Tammy | |
1988 | Deadly Dreams | The Librarian | |
1988 | Dr. Hackenstein | Melanie Victor | |
1990 | Hardware | Jill | |
1991 | The Super | Heather | |
1993 | Dracula Rising | Theresa | |
1993 | Only the Strong | Dianna | |
1994 | Caroline at Midnight | Christine Jenkins | |
1997 | The Only Thrill | Lola Jennings | |
1997 | Playing God | Nurse | |
1999 | Mystery Men | Powerwoman | |
1999 | The Muse | Phyllis | |
2000 | What Planet Are You From? | Woman | |
2000 | Submerged | Cindy Kenner | |
2000 | Sleep Easy, Hutch Rimes | Rachel Rimes | |
2000 | Traffic | Helena's Friend | |
2001 | Heartbreakers | Nurse Gale Gray | Uncredited role |
2001 | Ghost World | Dana | |
2001 | Bandits | Cloe Miller | |
2003 | Two Days | Nancy | |
2003 | Intolerable Cruelty | Bonnie Donaly | |
2004 | Soul Plane | Flight Attendant | |
2005 | Venom | Laura | |
2005 | Fun with Dick and Jane | Jack's Receptionist | |
2006 | Art School Confidential | Teacher | |
2008 | The Great Buck Howard | Cindy Crown | |
2010 | Easy A | Marianne's Mom | |
2011 | Son of Morning | Laurel | |
2011 | Satin | Rowanne Sexton | |
2012 | A Christmas Story 2 | Mrs. Parker | |
2013 | Deep Dark Canyon | Melanie Cavanaugh | |
2013 | Random Encounters | Dr. Colleen Sanders | |
2015 | Dark Seduction | Laura | |
2018 | A Talent for Trouble | Bonnie Mulraye | |
2021 | The Manor | Ms. Benson |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1989 | Just Say Julie | Various Roles | |
1992 | Picket Fences | Suzanne | Episode: "Thanksgiving" |
1995 | Seinfeld | Holly | Episode: "The Wink" |
1995 | Dream On | Lisbett | Episode: “Home Is Where the Cart Is” |
1996 | The Naked Truth | Sister Katherine O’Farrell | Episode: “Woman Loses Space Alien, Finds God” |
1996 | Chicago Hope | Vanessa Hart | Episode: "Divided Loyalty" |
1994-1997 | Highlander: The Series | Renee Delaney | 3 episodes |
1997 | Mad About You | Dawn | Episode: "On the Road" |
1997 | Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman | Wendy | Episode: "Toy Story" |
1997-1998 | ER | Detective Weller | 2 episodes |
1998 | Love Boat: The Next Wave | Suzanne Zimmerman | 3 episodes |
1998 | Diagnosis Murder | Denise Garrett | Episode: “Till Death Do Us Part” |
1999 | Fantasy Island | Linda | Episode: "Heroes" |
1999 | Touched by an Angel | Sharon Mangione | Episode: "Family Business" |
1999 | JAG | Staff Sergeant Eileen Morris | Episode: "Yeah, Baby" |
2001 | Nash Bridges | Sally | Episode: “Out of Miami” |
2001 | Dharma & Greg | Lois | Episode: “Wish We Weren’t Here” |
2002 | According to Jim | Janet | Episode: “The Baby Monitor” |
2002 | The Practice | Lisa Astin | Episode: “The Cradle Will Rock” |
2003 | Strong Medicine | Helen McConnell | Episode: “Degeneration” |
2003 | 7th Heaven | Dr. Lisa Sterling | Episode: “The One Thing” |
2004 | Frasier | Cindy | Episode: “Match Game” |
2004 | Two and a Half Men | Linda | Episode: “Just Like Buffalo” |
2004-2007 | Desperate Housewives | Jordana Geist | 3 episodes |
2005 | Angel | Senator Helen Brucker | 2 episodes |
2005 | CSI: NY | Chandra Heckman | Episode: “The Fall” |
2005 | CSI: Miami | Faith Jennings | Episode: “Prey” |
2006 | Reba | Cheryl Morgan | Episode: “The Trouble with Dr. Hunky” |
2007 | Boston Legal | Carol Cabot | Episode: “Selling Sickness” |
2007 | Entourage | Secretary | Episode: “The First Cut Is the Deepest” |
2007 | Private Practice | Paige Merring | Episode: “In Which Addison Finds the Magic” |
2008 | Life | Julie | Episode: “Did You Feel That?” |
2010 | Sons of Tucson | Mrs. Powell | Episode: “Dogs of Tucson” |
2010 | Good Luck Charlie | Linda Walsh | Episode: “Charlie Goes Viral” |
2010 | The League | Judge Humphrey | Episode: “The Expert Witness” |
2011 | The Big Bang Theory | Sandy | Episode: “The Skank Reflex Analysis” |
2012 | Modern Family | Kim | Episode: “The Last Walt” |
2013 | Kroll Show | Mark's Wife | Episode: “Can I Finish?” |
2013-2014 | Betas | Joanne | 3 episodes |
2016 | Mom | Deborah | Episode: “Pure Evil and a Free Slice of Cheesecake” |
2018-2019 | S.W.A.T. | Nikki | 3 episodes |
2021 | B Positive | Candy Jane Carter | Episode: “B Negative: Part 2” |
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