Kim Raver

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Kim Raver
Raver in 2008
Born
Kimberly Jayne Raver[1]

(1969-03-15) March 15, 1969 (age 55)
New York City, U.S.
Alma materBoston University
OccupationActress
Years active1975–present
Spouse
Manuel Boyer
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(m. 2000)​
Children2

Kimberly Jayne Raver (born March 15, 1969)[2] is an American actress. She is known for television roles such as Dr. Teddy Altman on ABC's medical drama Grey's Anatomy, Kim Zambrano on Third Watch, and Audrey Raines on 24.

Early life[edit]

Kim Raver was born and raised in New York City by her mother. She attended Boston University, where she received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in drama.[3]

She is fluent in French and German, a language that she learned as a child from her German-born mother.[citation needed]

Career[edit]

Raver got her start as a child star in 1975 appearing on Sesame Street at age 6. She remained on the show for three years. She initially acted in commercials for Visa and Jeep when her adult career began. Her first prominent role was her Broadway debut in 1995 in the Philip Barry play "Holiday" in which she co-starred with Laura Linney and Tony Goldwyn. She also appeared in the feature film City Hall with Al Pacino. She also co-starred with John Spencer and David Schwimmer in "The Glimmer Brothers," a production of the Williamstown Theatre Festival, written by Warren Leight. After her time on Third Watch, she was cast as Audrey Raines in the television series 24, and was a series regular for two seasons.

During the fall 2006 television season, Raver starred in the ABC television series The Nine. Although the show received outstanding critical reviews, it did not take off in the Nielsen ratings, and was therefore cancelled. She reprised her role in 24's season 6 as Audrey Raines. The character was in a catatonic state at the end of the season.

Raver starred as Nico Reilly, the editor-in-chief of Bonfire magazine, in NBC's television drama series Lipstick Jungle. The show was adapted from the Candace Bushnell novel and ran for 20 episodes from February 2008-January 2009.

Raver joined Season 6 of Grey's Anatomy in a recurring role as Dr. Teddy Altman, a cardiothoracic surgeon brought in by Dr. Owen Hunt, who served with her in Iraq. She made her on-screen debut on November 12. It was announced on January 4, 2010, that Raver had become a series regular on the show.[4] On May 18, 2012, Grey's Anatomy creator, Shonda Rhimes, announced that Raver had decided to leave Grey's Anatomy after three seasons, "I know this season's finale had some surprises for viewers and the exit of Kim Raver was one of the big ones. But Kim's series option was up and she was ready to give Teddy Altman a much-needed vacation. It's been a pleasure working with someone as talented and funny and kind as Kim; everyone is going to miss her terribly. I like to imagine that Teddy is still out there in the Grey's Anatomy universe, running Army Medical Command and building a new life."[5] When the news of her departure was released, Raver wrote on her Twitter, "I've had one of the best times of my creative career working on Grey's with Shonda, Betsy and the best cast on Television," she wrote, adding: "I feel fortunate and grateful to have worked with such an amazing team at GA [Grey's Anatomy]. [I] am going to miss everyone!! And to the GA [Grey's Anatomy] fans, you guys rock! I am sure S9 [season nine] will be great![6]

In 2014, Raver returned to the role of Audrey Boudreau (née Raines) for the twelve-episode 24: Live Another Day. In 2015, she had a guest appearance on the eleventh-season premiere of Bones.

In 2017, Raver recurred on the fifth season of Ray Donovan and also returned as Dr. Teddy Altman on Grey's Anatomy for its 14th season.[7][8] In the same year, Raver was cast in the recurring role of Dr. Andrea Frost on the second season of the ABC political drama Designated Survivor.[9] In May 2018, it was announced that she would once again become a series regular on Grey's Anatomy, beginning with its 15th season.[10]

Raver continues to study theater in New York with teacher and mentor Wynn Handman.

Personal life[edit]

Raver has been married to director and writer Manuel Boyer since 2000. They have two sons.[11]

Filmography[edit]

Film[edit]

Year Title Role Notes
2002 Martin & Orloff Kashia
2004 Mind the Gap Vicki Walters
2005 Keep Your Distance Susan Dailey
2005 Haunting Sarah Erica Rose Lewis / Heather Rose Lord
2006 Night at the Museum Erica Daley
2007 Prisoner Renee
2018 Marvel Rising: Secret Warriors[12] Captain Marvel Voice role
2023 La Tresse Sarah

Television[edit]

Year Title Role Notes
1975–1978 Sesame Street Kim TV series
1994 Menendez: A Killing in Beverly Hills Linda TV film
1995 C.P.W. Deanne Landers Episodes: "Stephanie and the Wolves", "Chess Moves", "The Best, False Friend"
1996 Law & Order Wendy Karmel Episode: "Homesick"
1997 Soul Mates Dr. Joanna Kincade TV film
1997 The Practice Victoria Keenan Episode: "Reasonable Doubts"
1997 Spin City Jeannie Episode: "My Life is a Soap Opera"
1998 Trinity Clarissa McCallister Episodes: "Pilot", "In a Yellow Wood", "No Secrets"
1999–2005 Third Watch Kim Zambrano Main role (111 episodes)
2002 ER FDNY Paramedic Kim Zambrano Episode: "Brothers and Sisters"
2005–2007 24 Audrey Raines Main role (52 episodes)
2005 Haunting Sarah Erica Rose / Heather Rose TV film
2006–2007 The Nine Kathryn Hale Main role (13 episodes)
2008–2009 Lipstick Jungle Nico Reilly Main cast (20 episodes)
2009 Inside the Box

Castle

Samantha Hathaway TV pilot
2009–2012,
2017–present 		Grey's Anatomy Dr. Teddy Altman Main cast (season 6–8, 15–present), Recurring (season 14)
145 episodes
2010 Bond of Silence Katy McIntosh TV film
2012 The Secret Lives of Wives Michelle TV film
2012–2014 Revolution Julia Neville Recurring role (9 episodes)
2013 NCIS: Los Angeles Special Agent Paris Summerskill Episodes: "Red: Part 1 & 2"
2014 24: Live Another Day Audrey Raines Main role (12 episodes)
2015 Bones Special Agent Grace Miller Guest role (2 episodes)
2015 The Advocate Frankie Reese TV Pilot
2015 Full Circle Madeline Faulkner Main role (season 3; 10 episodes)
2017 APB Lauren Fitch Recurring role (3 episodes)
2017 Ray Donovan Dr. Bergstein Recurring role (4 episodes)
2018 Designated Survivor Dr. Andrea Frost Recurring role (6 episodes)
2019 Marvel Rising: Heart of Iron Captain Marvel Voice
2020–2023 Station 19 Dr. Teddy Altman Guest role (4 episodes)

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Kim Raver Biography". TV Guide. Archived from the original on March 20, 2020. Retrieved September 12, 2020.
  2. ^ Collar, Cammilla. "Kim Raver". AllMovie. Archived from the original on August 10, 2017. Retrieved September 12, 2020.
  3. ^ Soroff, Jonathan. "Kim Raver". The Improper Bostonian. Archived from the original on September 11, 2010. Retrieved April 22, 2016.
  4. ^ Vary, Adam B. (January 4, 2010). "Kim Raver becomes series regular on 'Grey's Anatomy'". Entertainment Weekly.
  5. ^ "'Grey's Anatomy' season finale: Shonda Rhimes on two major exits". Entertainment Weekly. May 18, 2012.
  6. ^ Eggenberger, Nicole (May 18, 2012). "Chyler Leigh, Kim Raver Leave Grey's Anatomy". US Weekly. Celebrity News. Retrieved May 18, 2012.
  7. ^ Petski, Denise (June 20, 2017). "'Ray Donovan': Kim Raver Set To Recur On Season 5". Deadline. Retrieved June 20, 2017.
  8. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (June 20, 2017). "'Grey's Anatomy': Kim Raver To Make A Return In Season 14". Deadline. Retrieved June 20, 2017.
  9. ^ Ausiello, Michael (November 9, 2017). "Designated Survivor Stages 24 Reunion: Kim Raver Set for Big Season 2 Arc". TVline. Retrieved March 21, 2018.
  10. ^ Abrams, Natalie. "Grey's Anatomy promotes Kim Raver to series regular again". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved May 21, 2018.
  11. ^ Wihlborg, Ulrica (October 9, 2007). "24's Kim Raver Welcomes Baby No. 2". People.com.
  12. ^ Cheng, Susan; Flaherty, Keely (December 7, 2017). "Marvel's Launching A New Franchise Of Wonderful, Diverse Superheroes". BuzzFeed News. Retrieved December 7, 2017.

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