Sherry Stringfield was born in June of 1967 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She was the oldest of three children and mainly raised in Spring, Texas. In high school, she did both athletics and acting. Later, she attended the Acting Conservatory of the State New York at Purchase, from which she graduated in 1989 with a B.F.A. While attending the State University of New York at Purchase, she roomed with Parker Posey. During this time, she appeared in numerous off-Broadway productions. After working a short time in a theater box office, she accepted a 3 years contract as "Blake" in the daytime drama "Guiding Light" (1952). After a short break, spent with traveling, she returned to L.A. to co-star as "Laura Kelly" on "NYPD Blue" (1993).
Stringfield is best known to television audiences around the world as "Dr. Susan Lewis" on NBC's hit medical drama, "ER" (1994), a role which has garnered her three Emmy nominations for Outstanding Lead Actress on a Drama Series as well as a Golden Globe nomination and a People's Choice Award nomination for Favorite Female Performer. With 112 Emmy nominations over the course of the show's run, it remains a critical and audience favorite.
Her additional credits include the feature films, Autumn in New York (2000) with Richard Gere and Winona Ryder and 54 (1998) with Mike Myers, Salma Hayek and Ryan Phillippe.
Has taught acting at the State University of New York.
The man she married, Larry Joseph, is not the one she left "ER" (1994) for.
Enjoys skiing, riding motorcycle, reading and traveling.
Graduated from Klein High School in Klein, Texas (just outside of Houston), and is remembered for "streaking" the Nation Honor Society induction meeting.
Daughter, Phoebe, born with husband Larry Joseph. [March 2001]
Is the only cast member to leave and return to "ER" (1994). Ming-Na Wen had a recurring role in season 1 but came back in season 6.
She gave birth to 8-pound, 4-ounce Milo, her second child with husband Larry Joseph on 12 April 2004.
Was voted one of the "100 Sexiest Women in the World" by readers of FHM Magazine (1997)
Her paternal grandmother is from Sweden.
She appeared in a 1997 "Got Milk?" ad in which she stated she was lactose-intolerant.
Spent a year traveling through Europe.
Graduated from Klein High School in Spring, Texas.
According to Steven Bochco, Sherry asked the producers to release her from her contract for "NYPD Blue" (1993) after the first season because she said she was not enjoying being a TV actress and wanted to return to New York. Less than a week after being let out of the contract, she was hired as a regular cast member for the new TV series "ER" (1994).
Personal Quotes
I was really wild back then [in high school], and theater just allowed me to sing, dance, jump and run around the stage playing all kinds of characters. It was like playtime. You were creating something, and there was a result that other people could enjoy.
Scene From "The Confession" Sherry (Far Right)
As Doctor Susan Lewis "ER"
Appearances:
2013 The Confession (TV movie) Laura Mayfield Bennett
2012/I Got Rights? (short)
Celebrity
2012 Hornet's Nest (TV movie)
Virginia West
2011 Born to Race (video)
Lisa Abrams
2011 The Shunning (TV movie)
Laura Mayfield-Bennett
2011 Criminal Behavior (TV movie)
Molly Collins
2010 Who Is Clark Rockefeller? (TV movie)
Sandra Boss
2010 Night and Day (TV movie)
Elizabeth Hollister
2009 The Stepfather
Leah
2009 Curb Your Enthusiasm (TV series)
Mary Jane Porter
– The Hot Towel (2009) … Mary Jane Porter
1994-2009 ER (TV series)
Dr. Susan Lewis
– And in the End... (2009) … Dr. Susan Lewis
– Cañon City (2005) … Dr. Susan Lewis
– The Show Must Go On (2005) … Dr. Susan Lewis
– Carter est Amoureux (2005) … Dr. Susan Lewis
– You Are Here (2005) … Dr. Susan Lewis
142 Episodes
2009 Back (TV movie)
Cheryl Miles-Burke
2008 Law & Order (TV series)
Carly
– Zero (2008) … Carly
2008 In Plain Sight (TV series)
Marci Allen / Marci Arnstein
– Who Shot Jay Arnstein? (2008) … Marci Allen / Marci Arnstein
2007 Tell Me You Love Me (TV series)
Rita
– Episode #1.9 (2007) … Rita
– Episode #1.8 (2007) … Rita
– Episode #1.7 (2007) … Rita
– Episode #1.6 (2007) … Rita
– Episode #1.3 (2007) … Rita
Six episodes
2007 Shark (TV series)
Nora March
– In Absentia (2007) … Nora March
– Strange Bedfellows (2007) … Nora March
2007 Forfeit
Karen
2006 Company Town (TV movie)
Angie Amberson
2005 ER: The Game (Video Game)
Dr. Susan Lewis
2002 Third Watch (TV series)
Dr. Susan Lewis
– Unleashed (2002) … Dr. Susan Lewis
2001 Viva Las Nowhere
Marguerite
2000-2001 Blue's Clues (TV series)
Dr. Eyeleen / Eyeleen
– Magenta Gets Glasses (2001) … Eyeleen (voice)
– Opposites (2000) … Dr. Eyeleen
2000 Autumn in New York
Sarah
2000 Going Home (TV movie)
Katherine Barton
1999 Touched by an Angel (TV series)
Major Josephine 'Josie' Saunders
– Godspeed (1999) … Major Josephine 'Josie' Saunders
1999 Border Line (TV movie)
Allison Westlin
1998 54
Viv
1995 Burnzy's Last Call
Jackie
1993-1994 NYPD Blue (TV series)
Laura Michaels Kelly
– Rockin' Robin (1994) … Laura Michaels Kelly (credit only)
– Guns 'n Rosaries (1994) … Laura Michaels Kelly (credit only)
– Good Time Charlie (1994) … Laura Michaels Kelly (credit only)
– Serge the Concierge (1994) … Laura Michaels Kelly (credit only)
– Zeppo Marks Brothers (1994) … Laura Michaels Kelly
22 Episodes
1989-1992 Guiding Light (TV series)
Christina 'Blake' Bauer Thorpe Lindsay Spaulding Spaulding / Blake Spaulding
– Episode dated 4 October 1991 (1991) … Christina 'Blake' Bauer Thorpe Lindsay Spaulding Spaulding
– Episode dated 12 July 1991 (1991) … Christina 'Blake' Bauer Thorpe Lindsay Spaulding Spaulding
– Episode dated 11 July 1991 (1991) … Christina 'Blake' Bauer Thorpe Lindsay Spaulding Spaulding
– Episode dated 30 December 1990 (1990) … Christina 'Blake' Bauer Thorpe Lindsay Spaulding Spaulding
– Episode #1.11039 (1990) … Christina 'Blake' Bauer Thorpe Lindsay Spaulding Spaulding
9 Episodes