Biography

Christa Miller was introduced to the entertainment world at a very young age. As a toddler, Miller was photographed by the acclaimed Francesco Scavullo for an Ivory Snow ad with her mother, and at the age of three appeared on the cover of Redbook.Miller was bitten by the acting bug as a child, but couldn't pursue her passion because her parents had other plans for her. Her father hoped she'd have a law career, while her mother, a '60s supermodel, knew all too well how tough a career in entertainment could be. Despite her parents' concern and her rigorous studies at the Convent of the Sacred Heart, she pursued a modeling career.

She appeared in national magazines while working steadily in Europe and Japan. She landed her first commercial (for Polaroid) at age 16. Her first primetime television role was on "Kate & Allie, " a part she auditioned for and landed without the help of her aunt, series co-star Susan Saint James. Upon moving to Los Angeles in 1990, Miller won a role on "Northern Exposure." Other television credits include roles on "Seinfeld, " "Party of Five" and "Fresh Prince of Bel Air." Miller's film credits include "Deceived" and "Love and Happiness." She also starred with Kellie Martin in the acclaimed made-for-television movie, "A Friend to Kill For."

Filmography

Rock & Roll Back to School Special (2001) (TV) .... Mary Katherine 'Kate' O'Brien
... aka Drew Carey's Rock & Roll Back to School Special (2001) (TV) (USA: complete title)
"Scrubs" (2001) TV Series .... Jordan Sullivan (2001-2002)
Operator, The (2000) .... Janice Wheelan

Goat on Fire and Smiling Fish (1999) .... Kathy
... aka Smiling Fish & Goat On Fire (1999) (USA: new title)
Love and Happiness (1995)
"Drew Carey Show, The" (1995) TV Series .... Mary Katherine 'Kate' O'Brien (1995-2002)
Friend to Die For, A (1994) (TV) .... Teresa
... aka Death of a Cheerleader (1994) (TV)
Stepfather III (1992) (TV) .... Beth Davis
... aka Stepfather 3: Father's Day (1992) (TV)