Courtney Thorne-Smith
Biography
Courtney Thorne-Smith is an American actress born on November 8, 1967, in San Francisco, California. She is known for her roles in television series, including Melrose Place, Ally McBeal, and According to Jim, as well as her recurring role in Two and a Half Men. Her father was a computer market researcher and her mother was a therapist. They divorced when she was seven years old. She has an older sister who is an advertising executive. Courtney Thorne-Smith attended Menlo-Atherton High School. She is 5 feet 6 inches tall.
Career overview
Courtney Thorne-Smith is an American actress born on November 8, 1967, in San Francisco, California. She has appeared in numerous television shows and films throughout her career. Thorne-Smith's known roles include Alison Parker on Melrose Place and Georgia Thomas on Ally McBeal. She has also had a recurring role as Lyndsey McElroy in Two and a Half Men.
Thorne-Smith's acting credits span multiple genres and platforms. Her extensive experience in the entertainment industry has led to her being cast in a variety of roles. The actress has worked with several notable television shows and has established herself as a talented and versatile performer.
Thorne-Smith's career has been marked by her ability to take on diverse roles and adapt to different settings. Her performances have been well-received by audiences and critics alike. With a career spanning multiple decades, Thorne-Smith continues to be a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.
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- He Slid Into Her DMs (2024) as Leah
- Stars in the House (2020) as Self
- Emma Fielding Mysteries: More Bitter Than Death (2019) as Emma Fielding
- Emma Fielding Mysteries: More Bitter Than Death (2019) Executive Producer
- Past Malice: An Emma Fielding Mystery (2018) as Emma Fielding
- Past Malice: An Emma Fielding Mystery (2018) Executive Producer
- Site Unseen: An Emma Fielding Mystery (2017) as Emma Fielding
- Fresh Off the Boat (2015) as Anne
- Mom (2013) as Sam
- The Talk (2010) as Self
- Sorority Wars (2009) as Lutie
- The Reichen Show (2005) as Self
- The Tony Danza Show (2004) as Self - Guest
- Two and a Half Men (2003) as Lyndsey Mackelroy
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) as Self
- Good Day Live (2001) as Self
- According to Jim (2001) as Cheryl
- 50 Years of NBC Late Night (2001) as Self (archive footage)
- Chairman of the Board (1998) as Natalie Stockwell
- The View (1997) as Self
- Ally McBeal (1997) as Georgia Thomas
- The Lovemaster (1997) as Deb
- Spin City (1996) as Danielle Brinkman
- Partners (1995)
- Beauty's Revenge (1995) as Cheryl Ann Davis
- Springfield's Most Wanted (1995) as Self
- Duckman (1994) as Courtney Thorne-Smith (voice)
- Breach of Conduct (1994) as Helen Lutz
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Guest
- Melrose Place (1992) as Allison Parker
- Jack's Place (1992)
- Grapevine (1992) as Lisa
- Side Out (1990) as Samantha
- America's Funniest Home Videos (1989)
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988)
- Sidewalks Entertainment (1988)
- Day by Day (1988) as Kristin Carlson / Judy
- Summer School (1987) as Pam House
- Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise (1987) as Sunny Carstairs
- Infidelity (1987) as Robin
- L.A. Law (1986) as Kimberly Dugan
- Lucas (1986) as Alise
- Fast Times (1986) as Stacey Hamilton
- The Thanksgiving Promise (1986) as Sheryl
- Welcome to 18 (1986) as Lindsey
- The Wonderful World of Disney (1954) as Sheryl
- When Melrose Place Ruled The World as Self