Lisa Vidal
Biography
Lisa Vidal is an American actress of Puerto Rican heritage who was born on June 13, 1965, in Whitestone, Queens, New York, United States. Her television work includes starring roles in the Lifetime crime drama series The Division and the BET drama series Being Mary Jane. She also starred in the series High Incident and The Event, and held major recurring roles on Third Watch and ER. Additional television credits associated with her career include Star Trek, The Ms. Pat Show, and Southland. Throughout her acting career, she has accumulated numerous known credits in film and television projects.
Career overview
Lisa Vidal is an American actress of Puerto Rican heritage who was born on June 13, 1965, in Whitestone, Queens, New York, United States. Throughout her career in television, she has starred in multiple series, including the Lifetime crime drama series The Division, which ran from 2001 to 2004, and the BET drama series Being Mary Jane, which aired from 2013 to 2019.
In addition to these starring roles, Vidal appeared in the short-lived series High Incident from 1996 to 1997 and The Event from 2010 to 2011. Her television work also includes major recurring roles on the series Third Watch between 1999 and 2001, as well as on ER from 2001 to 2004. Her acting credits span numerous known projects within the television industry, establishing a recognized presence across multiple network and cable programs over the course of several decades.
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57 titles- We're Not Married? (2025) as Dr. Rita Ruelas
- Righteous Thieves (2023) as Annabel
- Bel-Air (2022) as Ms. Tina
- With Love (2021) as Liz
- The Baker and the Beauty (2020) as Mari Garcia
- 25 Words or Less (2018) as Self
- Lady Bouncer (2017) as Captain Woodward
- De Puerto Rico para el mundo (2016) as Self
- Victor (2016) as Lila
- Rosewood (2015) as Daisie Villa
- Chicago P.D. (2014) as Alexa Rivera
- Being Mary Jane (2013) as Kara Lynch
- Shameless (2011) as Maria Vidal
- Grimm (2011) as Lauren Castro
- The Event (2010) as Christina Martinez
- Celebrity Ghost Stories (2009) as Self
- Southland (2009) as Mia Sanchez
- Star Trek (2009) as Barracks Officer
- Dark Mirror (2007) as Deborah Martin
- Smith (2006)
- Grey's Anatomy (2005) as Alma Ortiz
- Criminal Minds (2005)
- Criminal Minds (2005) as Gina Sanchez
- Numb3rs (2005) as Jessica Malloy
- Odd Girl Out (2005) as Barbare
- Boston Legal (2004) as Irma Levine
- Naughty or Nice (2004) as Diana Ramiro
- Chasing Papi (2003) as Carmen
- CSI: Miami (2002) as Patricia Busick
- Without a Trace (2002) as Bianca Gonzalez
- The Division (2001) as Magda Ramirez
- The Blue Diner (2001) as Elena
- Third Watch (1999) as Sara Morales
- Active Stealth (1999) as Maria
- Hit and Run (1999) as Det. Rico
- Naked City: Justice with a Bullet (1998) as Lori Halloran
- The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1998) as Babs Cardoza
- The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit (1998) as Ramona
- Naked City: A Killer Christmas (1998) as Lori Halloran
- The Third Twin (1997) as Lisa
- Fall (1997) as Sally
- Destination Unknown (1997) as Marisol
- High Incident (1996)
- Mighty Aphrodite (1995) as Chorus (voice)
- ER (1994) as Sandy Lopez
- New York Undercover (1994) as Carmen
- I Like It Like That (1994) as Magdalena Soto
- Night and the City (1992) as Carmen
- The Commish (1991)
- In the Shadow of Love: A Teen AIDS Story (1991) as Lisa Diaz
- Law & Order (1990) as Lena Armendariz
- Nightmare Beach (1989) as Girl at pool
- Class Act: A Teacher's Story (1987) as Gloria Rodriguez
- Christmas Eve (1986) as Maria
- Delivery Boys (1985) as Tina
- Miami Vice (1984) as Angel Montepina
- The Cosby Show (1984) as Mrs. Miron
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Lisa Vidal best known for?
Lisa Vidal is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Bel-Air (2022), 25 Words or Less (2018), Rosewood (2015), Chicago P.D. (2014).
When and where was Lisa Vidal born?
Lisa Vidal was born on June 13, 1965 in Whitestone, Queens, New York, USA.
How many credits does Lisa Vidal have?
Lisa Vidal has accumulated over 57 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1984 to 2025.
What is Lisa Vidal's background in cinema and television?
Lisa Vidal is an American actress of Puerto Rican heritage who was born on June 13, 1965, in Whitestone, Queens, New York, United States. Her television work includes starring roles in the Lifetime crime drama series The Division and the BET drama series Being Mary Jane. She also starred in the series High Incident and...