Rena Sherel Sofer (born December 12, 1968) is an American actress.
Sofer was born in [America], the daughter of Susan, a psychology professor, and Martin Sofer, an Orthodox Jewish rabbi. Her family subsequently moved to Pittsburgh, where she was raised after her parents' divorce.
Sofer is a descendant of Baal Shem Tov through her father's family.
Sofer attended the Frisch School, a Yeshiva high school in Paramus, New Jersey.
Sofer's first high pr...
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Rena Sherel Sofer (born December 12, 1968) is an American actress.
Sofer was born in [America], the daughter of Susan, a psychology professor, and Martin Sofer, an Orthodox Jewish rabbi. Her family subsequently moved to Pittsburgh, where she was raised after her parents' divorce.
Sofer is a descendant of Baal Shem Tov through her father's family.
Sofer attended the Frisch School, a Yeshiva high school in Paramus, New Jersey.
Sofer's first high profile role was as Rocky on the daytime soap opera Loving, a role she played from 1988 to 1991. She is perhaps best known for her role as Lois Cerullo on General Hospital from 1994 to 1996. Her portrayal of the outrageous Lois won Sofer a Daytime Emmy Award in 1995 for "Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series."
Sofer has appeared in several high profile prime-time TV series in a guest star/supporting cast member roles: Melrose Place, The Chronicle, Ed, Friends, Blind Justice, Ghost Whisperer, 24, and Seinfeld.
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