Robin Riker

Robin Riker
Born	(1952-10-02) October 2, 1952 New York, New York, U.S.
Occupation	Actress, author
Years active	1976–present
Spouse(s)	William Hasley (1987–?; divorced) Evan A. Nesbitt (?–present)

Robin Riker (born October 2, 1952) is an American actress and author. After deciding to pursue a career in film and television, she moved to Hollywood and landed her first film role in the John Sayles penned cult classic, Alligator. Robin then went on to have starring roles in the prime-time sitcoms Brothers, Shaky Ground, Thunder Alley, The Gregory Hines Show and Get a Life.

Early life

Robin Riker was born on October 2 in New York City. Both of her parents were in theater.

Career

Early career

Robin appeared in the films Stepmonster (the titular role), Brink!, Don't Look Under the Bed, Alligator and Convincing Clooney.

Robin was nominated two times for an Ace Award as "Best Actress in a Comedy Series" for her role as Kelly Hall on Brothers. She has had recurring roles in The Glades, Boston Legal, Reba and Hung. Riker has guest starred on scores of other shows including Six Feet Under, Big Love as well as creating the role of The Witch, Catherine Madison on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, The Rockford Files, M*A*S*H, The A-Team, Airwolf, Murder, She Wrote, Sliders, Reba, Malcolm in the Middle, Pyramid, Sabrina, the Teenage Witch among other series. In May 2008, she signed a contract for the CBS soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful in the recast role of Beth Logan. Her first appearance was on June 18, 2008. This marked her second daytime drama series.

Present

Riker continues to work in stages from Los Angeles to New York and to receive nominations for her work in the theatre. Recently, she provided the voice and motion capture for Lilith in the video game DmC: Devil May Cry. Her latest guest starred appearances include Justified, Last Man Standing, and she has a recurring role on The Glades.

Filmography

Films

Year	Title	Role
2012	Divorce Invitation	Lucy Christian
2012	Save the Date	Aunt Mary
2011	Convincing Clooney	Head Honcho
2007	Spiritual Warriors	Reporter
1999	Don't Look Under the Bed	Karen McCausland
1998	Brink!	Maddie Brinker
1996	Christmas Every Day	Carolyn Jackson
1995	A Reason to Believe	Constance
1993	Stepmonster	Denise Gore
1992	Body Chemistry II: Voice of a Stranger	Brenda
1980	Alligator	Marisa

Television

Year	Title	Role	Notes
2015	Austin & Ally	Mrs. Whitfield	Episode: "Rejection & Rocket Ships"
2013	This Magic Moment	Maryellen Gable	TV film
2012	Holly's Holiday	Carol	TV film
2008-2010	The Bold and the Beautiful	Beth Logan	CBS (54 episodes)
2006	Read It and Weep	Diana	TV film
2005	Gone But Not Forgotten	Nora Sloane/Samantha Reardon	TV film
2003	Exit 9	Lynne	TV pilot
2000	Days of Our Lives	Maureen Lockhart	NBC
1997-1998	The Gregory Hines Show	Nicole Moran	CBS (20 episodes)
1994-1995	Thunder Alley	Roberta 'Bobbi' Turner	ABC (19 episodes)
1992-1993	Shaky Ground	Helen Moody	FOX (17 episodes)
1990-1992	Get a Life	Sharon Potter	FOX (34 episodes)
1984-1987	Brothers	Kelly Hall	Showtime (80 episodes)

Episodic - Guest Star

Year	Title	Role	Notes
2014	Anger Management	Terri	Episode: "Charlie Rolls the Dice in Vegas"
2013	Justified	Deborah Jane	Episode: "Money Trap"
2012-2013	DeVanity	Angelica Roth	www.devanity.com (3 episodes)
2012	Last Man Standing	Wanda	Episode: "Ed's Twice Ex-Wife"
2012	Switched at Birth	Michelle Natterson	Episode: "Street Noises Invade the House"
2011	Hung	Actress	Episode: "A Monkey Named Simian or Frances is Not a Fan"
2011	Svetlana	Liam's Mom	Episode: "Mom! Dad!"
2010-2013	The Glades	Jody Cargill	A&E (3 episodes)
2010	Bones	Nadia Blake	Episode: "The Shallow in the Deep "
2007	Big Love	Meredith Paulson	Episode: "The Happiest Girl"
2006	Boston Legal	Candy Springtime	ABC (2 episodes)
2006	The Closer	Barbara	Episode: "The Other Woman"
2006	Twenty Good Years	Helen	Episode: "Sorry, Wrong Ship"
2005	NCIS	Saleena Lockhart	Episode: "Black Water"
2004	Cold Case	Doreen Denova	Episode: "Disco Inferno"
2004	Crossing Jordan	Frances Pritchard	Episode: "Til Death Do Us Part"
2003	American Dreams	Mrs. Jensen	Episode: "Ticket to Ride"
2002-2003	Reba	Sue Montgomery	The WB (2 episodes)
2002	One on One	Connie	Episode: "Adventures in Double Dating"
2002	What I Like About You	Eileen	Episode: "Spa Day"
2001	Family Law	Actress	Episode: "Sex, Lies, and Internet"
2001	Malcolm in the Middle	Tina	Episode: "New Neighbors"
2001	Six Feet Under	Chloe Yorkin	Episode: "Crossroads"
1997	Buffy the Vampire Slayer	Catherine Madison	Episode: "Witch"
	Pearl		CBS

Theatre

Cannibals (2010) Zephyr Theatre
Welcome to the Woods (2009; off-Broadway)
Pied a Terre Off Broadway
I Remember You (2006; Falcon Theatre)
All My Sons (Geffen Playhouse)
Sex, Sex, Sex, Sex, Sex and Sex (2005; The Matrix Theatre)
Les Liaisons Dangereuses (The Blank Theatre Company)
The Kiss at City Hall (2000; Pasadena Playhouse; Victim Dramalogue Award Winner Stage Coach Theatre
Ladies' Room (1988; Tiffany Theatre Los Angeles)

External links

• Official website
• Robin Riker at the Internet Movie Database