Which actress played Amber Volakis in the television series House, M.D.?

Anne Dudek played Amber Volakis in the television series House, M.D.

Amber Volakis is a physician who competes for a place on House’s diagnostic team during the selection storyline in the show’s fourth season. Her aggressive ambition earns her the nickname “Cutthroat Bitch,” a label used by other characters rather than her formal name.

After leaving House’s team, Amber becomes involved with James Wilson. Her story culminates in a major two-part plot involving a bus accident, amantadine toxicity, and fatal organ failure. The storyline significantly affects Wilson and House and remains one of the series’ most consequential character arcs.

Anne Dudek is distinct from Olivia Wilde, who played Remy “Thirteen” Hadley, and Jennifer Morrison, who played Allison Cameron. Dudek also appeared in other television series, including Mad Men, Covert Affairs, and The Magicians.