In House M.D., which character was portrayed by Anne Dudek?

In House M.D., Anne Dudek portrayed Amber Volakis.

Amber Volakis is a physician who competes for a place on House’s diagnostic team during the extensive fellowship selection storyline in season four. Her aggressive, highly competitive approach earns her the nickname “Cutthroat Bitch,” a label reflecting the other applicants’ view of her tactics rather than her formal name.

Although Volakis does not remain a permanent member of House’s team, she becomes important to the series through her relationship with James Wilson. Her storyline expands beyond the fellowship competition and ultimately connects her fate to a major accident involving House and Wilson.

Anne Dudek played the character in recurring appearances and guest roles. Volakis is sometimes confused with other female doctors in the series, including Thirteen, Cameron, and Martha Masters. Those characters were portrayed by Olivia Wilde, Jennifer Morrison, and Amber Tamblyn respectively. Dudek’s role as Amber Volakis is especially associated with season four’s applicant competition.