Cynthia Gibb
Biography
Cynthia Gibb, born on December 14, 1963, in Bennington, Vermont, is a notable American actress and former model recognized for her extensive work in film and television. Growing up in Westport, Connecticut, Gibb's career took off at the tender age of 14 when she was discovered by the Eileen Ford Agency in New York City. Her modeling career gained traction as she graced the covers of prestigious magazines like Vogue and Young Miss.
Her transition to acting was marked by her first significant role in Woody Allen's 1980 film, *Stardust Memories*. Gibb further showcased her talent in the 1986 Oliver Stone-directed war drama, *Salvador*, where she portrayed an American nun tragically caught in a violent conflict.
Gibb is perhaps best known for her role as Susan "Suzi" Martin Wyatt Carter on the soap opera *Search for Tomorrow*, where she captivated audiences from 1981 to 1983. She was also a regular cast member on the acclaimed series *Fame*, contributing to its success over three seasons. In addition, Gibb appeared in the first three films of the *Diagnosis: Murder* franchise as Dr. Amanda Bentley.
Her performance in the television adaptation of *Gypsy* as Rose Louise/Gypsy Rose Lee, alongside Bette Midler, is another highlight of her career. Gibb's versatility is evident in her portrayal of Karen Carpenter in *The Karen Carpenter Story* (1989) and her lead role in the short-lived series *Deadly Games* in 1995. She is a proud mother of three children, balancing her professional and personal life with grace.
Filmography
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Accused at 17
2009 • Jacqui Madler
Gypsy (1993)
1993 • Louise Hovick / Gypsy Rose Lee
Jack's Back
1988 • Christina "Chris" Moscari
Youngblood (1986)
1986 • Jessie Chadwick
Death Warrant
1990 • Amanda Beckett
Mary Christmas
2002 • Mary Malone
Broadcasting Christmas
2016 • Patrice Montgomery
Modern Girls
1986 • CeCe
Christmas on the Menu
2020 • Shannon Byrde
The Woman Who Loved Elvis
1993 • Emily Shaw
An Accidental Christmas
2007 • Vicky
Volcano: Fire on the Mountain
1997 • Kelly Adams
Short Circuit 2
1988 • Sandy Banatoni
Demons from Her Past
2007 • Marilyn Baxter
The Cheating Pact
2013 • Brenda Marshall
Christmas Land
2015 • Elaine Richardson
Caged No More
2016 • Lottie
Malone
1987 • Jo Barlow
Salvador
1986 • Cathy Moore
A Nanny for Christmas
2010 • Samantha Ryland
Sharing Christmas
2017 • Helen