Which actor played Dr. Lisa Cuddy, the hospital dean of medicine, in House M.D.?

Lisa Edelstein played Dr. Lisa Cuddy in House M.D. Cuddy is the hospital’s dean of medicine and a frequent professional opponent, administrator, and personal connection for Gregory House.

Cuddy repeatedly protects House because of his extraordinary diagnostic ability, while also trying to limit his rule-breaking and manage the risks he creates for patients and staff. Her authority places her between House and the hospital’s legal, financial, and ethical demands.

Edelstein remained a principal cast member through the show’s seventh season. The character’s relationship with House became a major continuing storyline, but Cuddy’s role is broader than romance: she is responsible for hospital administration and medical oversight.

Lisa Edelstein is sometimes confused with Jennifer Morrison, who played Allison Cameron, another member of House’s early diagnostic team. Cuddy and Cameron are separate characters played by different actors.