History of Christa Miller in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 3, 2026

Christa Miller-Lawrence is an American actress celebrated for her comedic roles in television. She gained prominence as Kate O'Brien in "The Drew Carey Show," Jordan Sullivan in "Scrubs," and Ellie Torres in "Cougar Town." More recently, she played Liz in the Apple TV+ series "Shrinking." Miller also voiced Cleopatra "Cleo" Smith and Candide Sampson in "Clone High." Her television appearances extend to shows like "Seinfeld," "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air," and "CSI: Miami."

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May 28, 1964: Christa Miller Born

On May 28, 1964, Christa Miller was born. She is an American actress known for roles in television comedies.

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1990: Moved to Los Angeles, giving up modeling for acting

In 1990, Christa Miller moved to Los Angeles, giving up modeling to pursue acting lessons after a brief return to modeling following an operation for a benign bone tumor.

1992: Role in Stepfather III

In 1992, Christa Miller played a small role in the horror film Stepfather III with Priscilla Barnes.

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1993: Seinfeld appearance

In 1993, Christa Miller appeared in the Seinfeld episode "The Sniffing Accountant" as George Costanza's prospective boss. This role shifted her interest towards comedy.

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1995: Cast as Kate O'Brien in The Drew Carey Show

In 1995, Christa Miller was cast as Kate O'Brien in The Drew Carey Show after convincing producers with support from Larry David.

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1999: Marriage to Bill Lawrence

In 1999, Christa Miller married Bill Lawrence. They have three children, including Charlotte.

2001: Guest role in Scrubs

In 2001, Christa Miller was cast in a guest role as Dr. Cox's ex-wife, Jordan Sullivan, in Scrubs, a comedy drama conceived by her husband, Bill Lawrence.

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2002: Departure from The Drew Carey Show

In 2002, Christa Miller's run as Kate O'Brien on The Drew Carey Show came to an end.

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2008: Leading role in The Andromeda Strain and appearance in CSI: Miami

In 2008, Christa Miller had a leading role in the two-part TV miniseries The Andromeda Strain and also appeared in the CSI: Miami episode Divorce Party.

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