Isabella Hofmann
{{short description|American actress (born 1958)}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Isabella Hofmann
| image =
| image_size = 300px
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| caption = Isabella Hofmann as Megan Russert in Homicide: Life on the Street
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1958|12|11}}
| birth_place = Chicago, Illinois, U.S.{{cite web |title=Isabella Hofmann In Biographical Summaries of Notable People |url=https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-10182-152445/isabella-hofmann-in-biographical-summaries-of-notable-people |website=www.myheritage.com}}
| years_active = 1986–present
| occupation = Actress
| spouse = {{marriage|Steven Memel |1988|1994|end=divorced}}{{cite web |title=ISABELLA HOFMANN Actor |url=https://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/person/87662%7C0/Isabella-Hofmann/#overview |website=Turner Classic Movies}}{{cite web |title=Isabella Hofmann Marriage Info American actress (1958 - present) |url=https://www.strictlyweddings.com/info/notable-marriages/isabella-hofmann-625284 |website=www.strictlyweddings.com}}
| partner = Daniel Baldwin (1994–2005){{cite news|url=https://abcnews.go.com/Primetime/story?id=3382355&page=1|title= Daniel Baldwin's 'Little Love Affair With Drugs'|work=ABC News|first=Rena|last=Furuya|date=July 24, 2007|access-date=November 8, 2020|quote=His second marriage to actress Elizabeth Baldwin was short-lived, and resulted in 13-year-old daughter Alexandra.... Daniel also had a relationship with actress Isabella Hoffman, whom he met on the set of 'Homicide: Life on the Street.' They never married, but in 1996 Hoffman gave birth to Atticus.}}
| children = 1{{cite web |title=I love my son's friends. Not only are they awesome--they are KIND and RESPECTFUL to each other--something that seems less common these days. We had a great time with a "few" of these delightful folks to help celebrate Atticus' birthday. Went to see the new MIssion Impossible movie, and if that wasn't enough sitting, our next stop was at the Cheesecake Factory, where our servers MiMi and Layla handled our "22 top" with grace and ease. Thanks everyone for a wonderful Saturday! xoxo |url=https://www.facebook.com/isabella.hofmann2/posts/pfbid0LRHqxUuWHKLxxJcpju6xz15JKVWmoQmEWKyLiF7NMhDobUWuDn3Q52xg4Vp6mq58l |website=facebook.com}}
}}
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.{{cite web |title=Spending some time with my friends Victor and Franz. May want to watch LEGENDS OF TOMORROW tonight! |url=https://www.facebook.com/isabella.hofmann2/posts/pfbid02ZShQDane4USTuS5ZLXndCFjZUHBkqZ8Mwnq61xB36uWW6ZtCD7y6dJnXaoKveZBjl |website=facebook.com}} 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),{{cite web |title=First Baldwin baby boy on the way |url=https://variety.com/1996/voices/columns/first-baldwin-baby-boy-on-the-way-1117862913/ |website=variety.com |date=16 May 1996 |access-date=Feb 5, 2023}}{{cite web |title=The Ben & J Show Featuring Atticus Baldwin, Isabella Hofmann, and Daniel Baldwin |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDYClB3ao9A |website=youtube.com}} who has autism.{{cite web |title=23 years ago , I saw one of the tiniest babies ever come into this world. Not only has he grown into a strapping young man who towers over me (as sons will often do), but he is also creative, intelligent, kind, generous of spirit, and continues to have the courage to make his mark in the world. I love you more than words can express, and wish you a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Atticus! |url=https://www.facebook.com/isabella.hofmann2/posts/pfbid037RJW8pR9xJXSPm3TxHknmSCqi5Koi9BgR2zBojaDd9L3tc4KwHSFG7rLM6NXukNtl |website=facebook.com}}{{cite web |title=Here's All You Need To Know About Daniel Baldwin's Son With Isabella Hofmann – Atticus Baldwin! |url=https://hollywoodzam.com/daniel-baldwins-son-with-isabella-hofmann-atticus-baldwin/ |website=hollywoodzam.com|date=15 December 2023 }}
Filmography
Film
Television
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| Year
! Title ! Role ! class="unsortable" | Notes | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Head of the Class | Suzanne McGee | 1 episode |
| rowspan=3|1987 | Matlock | Melinda Stuart | 2 episodes |
| Independence | Bridie | TV movie | |
| Night Court | Dr. Townsend | 2 episodes | |
| rowspan=2|1988 | Beauty and the Beast | Erika Salven | 1 episode |
| The Town Bully | Ronnie Doniger | TV movie | |
| rowspan=3|1991 | L.A. Law | Karen Morrison | 1 episode |
| ...And Then She Was Gone | Kate Lydon | rowspan=2|TV movie | |
| Saturday's | Anne | ||
| 1988-1992 | Dear John | Kate McCarron | Main role (90 episodes){{cite web |title=Isabella Hofmann NCIS: When was the Dear John star in NCIS? |url=https://www.express.co.uk/showbiz/tv-radio/1514526/isabella-hofmann-ncis-cast-evelyn-wallace-moonlighting |website=www.express.co.uk|date=2 November 2021 }} |
| rowspan=3|1993 | The Boys | Molly Rich | Main role (6 episodes) |
| Civil Wars | Cheryl Connolly | 1 episode | |
| Sirens | Tatyana | 2 episodes | |
| 1994 | Sisters | Abby Malker | 2 episodes |
| 1994-1997 | Homicide: Life on the Street | Megan Russert | Main role (3-4, Movie) Guest role (5) |
| 1995 | She Fought Alone | Avon Rose | rowspan=2|TV movie |
| rowspan=2|1996 | Twisted Desire | Susan Stanton | |
| ER | AIDS Clinic Doctor | 1 episode | |
| rowspan=2|1997 | Touched by an Angel | Sara Perkins | 1 episode |
| Dying to Belong | Gwen Connors | rowspan=4|TV movie | |
| 1997 | Unwed Father | Tess Crane | |
| rowspan=2|1998 | Atomic Dog | Janice Rifkin | |
| The Advanced Guard | Harper | ||
| 1998-1999 | Party of Five | Martha Levinson | 3 episodes |
| rowspan=2|1999 | Sons of Thunder | Sarah McNulty | 1 episode |
| The Promise | Joanne Stoller | TV movie | |
| 1999-2000 | Beggars and Choosers | Cecile Malone | Recurring role (18 episodes) |
| 2000 | Sole Survivor | Barbara Christman | TV movie |
| rowspan=3|2001 | The Practice | Kate Littlefield | 2 episodes |
| The Division | 1 episode | ||
| Touched by a Killer | Nikki Barrington | TV movie | |
| 2001-2002 | Providence | Dr. Renee Dunseith | Recurring role (6 episodes) |
| rowspan=2|2002 | Firefly | Regan Tam | "Safe" |
| NYPD Blue | Dr. Wachtel | 1 episode | |
| 2002-2004 | JAG | Meredith Cavanaugh | Recurring role (18 episodes) |
| rowspan=2|2003 | Cold Case | Charlotte Bayes | 1 episode |
| Karen Sisco | Elaine Mulraney | 1 episode | |
| rowspan=2|2004 | NTSB: The Crash of Flight 323 | Anita | rowspan=2|TV movie |
| Helter Skelter | Rosemary LaBianca | ||
| rowspan=4|2005 | Judging Amy | Katherine Dane | 1 episode |
| Strong Medicine | Maureen O'Connell | 1 episode | |
| Crossing Jordan | Dr. Mara Pelone | 1 episode | |
| Point Pleasant | Dr. Beverly Kendrick | 1 episode | |
| rowspan=3|2006 | The L Word | Marilyn | 1 episode |
| The Unit | Agent Terrell | 1 episode | |
| Close to Home | Kimberly Nelson | 1 episode | |
| rowspan=2|2007 | Pandemic | Lauren Smith | |
| Curb Your Enthusiasm | Barbara | 1 episode | |
| rowspan=5|2008 | Boston Legal | Carolyn Joseph | 1 episode |
| Dirty Sexy Money | Judge Fey Powell | 1 episode | |
| My Own Worst Enemy | Mariam Shefer | 1 episode | |
| Ghost Whisperer | Lynette Dennis | 1 episode | |
| CSI: Miami | Dorothy Frost | 1 episode | |
| rowspan=4|2009 | Lie to Me | Judge Kathleen Stark | 1 episode |
| Midnight Bayou | Lillibeth Simone | TV movie | |
| Grey's Anatomy | Irene Waller | 1 episode | |
| The Forgotten | Principal | 1 episode | |
| 2010 | NCIS | Judge Evelyn Wallace | 1 episode |
| rowspan=4|2011 | The Protector | Barbara Campbell | 1 episode |
| Alphas | Jessica Elkhart | 1 episode | |
| Second City This Week | Herself | Celebrity Guest | |
| Criminal Minds | Carolyn Baker Rossi | 2 episodes{{cite web |title=Isabella Hofmann to Play Rossi's Ex on Criminal Minds |url=https://www.tvfanatic.com/2011/07/criminal-minds-burning-question-how-will-prentiss-return/ |website=www.tvfanatic.com|date=14 July 2011 }} | |
| rowspan=4| 2015 | Crazy Ex-Girlfriend | Laura | 1 episode |
| Perception | Janice Bosworth | 1 episode | |
| Gortimer Gibbon's Life on Normal Street | Ms. Williams | 1 episode | |
| The Flash | Clarissa Stein | 3 episodes | |
| 2016 | NCIS: New Orleans | Nancy Nolan | 1 episode |
| 2016-17 | Legends of Tomorrow | rowspan=2|Clarissa Stein | 3 episodes |
| rowspan=3|2017 | Supergirl | "Crisis on Earth-X" | |
| A Neighbour's Deception | Cheryl Dixon | TV movie | |
| Michael Jackson: Searching for Neverland | Green | TV movie | |
| 2015-2018 | Suits | Joan Walsh | 2 episode |
| rowspan=3|2021 | 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
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| Year
! Title ! Role ! class="unsortable" | Notes | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Dishonored 2 | Lower Class Citizen | Voice{{cite web |title=Dishonored 2 credits (Windows, 2016) |url=https://www.mobygames.com/game/81581/dishonored-2/credits/windows/ |website=www.mobygames.com}} |
| 2017 | Dishonored: Death of the Outsider | Lower Class Citizen | Voice{{cite web |title=Isabella Hofmann |url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/Isabella-Hofmann/ |website=www.behindthevoiceactors.com}} |
References
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External links
- {{IMDb name|389374|Isabella Hofmann}}
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Category:Actresses from Chicago
Category:American television actresses
Category:Columbia College Chicago alumni