Stephanie Lynne Niznik (May 20, 1967 – June 23, 2019) was an American film, television, and theatre actress, most famous for her role as Nina Feeney on '' Everwood''.

Early life and career

Niznik grew up in

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, and was co-valedictorian of the Class of 1986 at John Bapst Memorial High School where she was an exchange student to Paris, participated in genetic research at the Jackson Laboratory, and was a National Merit Scholar. She intended to become a geneticist and gained early acceptance to Harvard University before entering and graduating ''

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where she was an Angier B. Duke Scholar. At Duke Niznik changed her goals, majoring in theater and Russian. She then graduated from the

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. Besides ''Everwood'', Niznik's television roles include guest roles on '' Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman'', '' Profiler'', '' Sliders'', '' JAG'', ''

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'', '' Star Trek: Enterprise'', '' Traveler'', and '' Diagnosis: Murder'', in addition to being a series regular on the mid-1990s action drama '' Vanishing Son'' and the 2007 drama '' Life Is Wild''. She also appeared in the films '' Star Trek: Insurrection'' (1998) and '' Exit to Eden'' (1994). After retiring from acting in 2009, Niznik focused on volunteerism, including involvement with organizations that helped children, the hungry, and animals.

Death

She died in Encino, Los Angeles on June 23, 2019, at the age of 52, from chronic liver disease and alcohol use.

Filmography

Film

Television

References

External links

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