Sherry Stringfield Biography: Age, Awards, Husband, Children, Net Worth, Height

Sherry Stringfield is a celebrated American actress, best known for her role as Dr. Susan Lewis on the hit NBC medical drama ER, which earned her three Emmy Award nominations and a loyal fan base.

Profile

• Full Name: Sherry Lea Stringfield
• Stage Name: Sherry Stringfield
• Born: June 24, 1967
• Age: 58 years old
• Birthplace: Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Actress
• Height: 170 cm
• Religion: Unknown
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Stringfield
• Siblings: Two
• Spouse: Larry E. Joseph (m. 1998, div. 2006)
• Children: Phoebe Joseph, Milo Joseph
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $7 million

Early Life & Education

Sherry Stringfield was born on June 24, 1967, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, to parents of American descent.

Her grandmother on her father’s side was Swedish, giving her a touch of Scandinavian heritage. Her ethnicity is White American, and her religion is not publicly known.

As the eldest of three siblings, Sherry grew up in a close-knit family that moved often during her childhood. They briefly lived in Albuquerque, New Mexico, before settling in Spring, Texas, a suburb of Houston.

Sherry attended Klein High School in Texas, graduating in 1985. She then pursued her passion for acting at the Acting Conservatory of the State University of New York (SUNY) at Purchase, where she roomed with fellow actress Parker Posey.

Sherry graduated in 1989 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, which gave her the skills to shine in off-Broadway productions during her college years.

Career

Sherry Stringfield kicked off her acting career in 1989 with a role as Christina “Blake” Thorpe on the CBS soap opera Guiding Light, where she worked until 1992.

After taking a year to travel Europe, she returned to star as Laura Kelly in the first season of NYPD Blue (1993–1994), playing the ex-wife of officer John Kelly.

Unsatisfied with the role, she left early and joined the original cast of ER in 1994 as Dr. Susan Lewis. Her performance earned her three Emmy nominations for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series and made her a household name.

In a bold move, Sherry left ER in 1996 during its third season to focus on her personal life, shocking fans and producers.

She returned in 2001 for four more seasons and made a final appearance in the 2009 series finale, And in the End…. Sherry also appeared in films such as 54 (1998) and Autumn in New York (2000), as well as TV shows including Third Watch (2002), Under the Dome (2014), and Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders (2016–2017).

She lent her voice to Blue’s Clues and the ER video game, showing her versatility. During her breaks from ER, she taught script analysis and directed plays at her alma mater, proving her love for the craft.

Awards & Nominations

• Emmy Awards: Nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for ER (1995, 1996, 1997)
• Screen Actors Guild Award: Won for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series for ER (1997, shared with cast)
• Q Award: Won for Best Actress in a Quality Drama Series for ER (1996)
• People’s Choice Award: Nominated for Favorite Female Performer (1996)
• Soap Opera Digest Awards: Nominated for Outstanding Villain/Villainess for Guiding Light (1991, 1993)
• Golden Globe Awards: Nominated for Best Actress in a Drama Series for ER (1996)

Social Media

She does not have a social media account.

Personal Life

Sherry Stringfield, 58, lives in Los Angeles with her two children, daughter Phoebe and son Milo. She was married to journalist Larry E. Joseph from 1998 to 2006, during which time they had children.

Before that, Sherry was in a three-year-long-distance relationship with British businessman Paul Goldstein, which ended due to the challenges of distance.

Since her divorce, she has kept her personal life private and appears to be single, focusing on her kids and career.

Sherry stands at 170 cm tall and stays active with hobbies like horseback riding, skiing, and motorcycle riding, reflecting her adventurous spirit.

Net Worth

Sherry Stringfield’s estimated net worth is around $7 million.

Her wealth stems from her long-standing acting career, particularly her starring role in ER, as well as her appearances in NYPD Blue, Guiding Light, and films such as Autumn in New York.

She has also earned money from real estate investments and other ventures, building a solid financial foundation through her hard work and talent.

Filmography

• Guiding Light (1989–1992) – Christina “Blake” Thorpe (TV Series)
• NYPD Blue (1993–1994) – Laura Kelly (TV Series)
• ER (1994–1996, 2001–2005, 2009) – Dr. Susan Lewis (TV Series)
• 54 (1998) – Viv (Film)
• Touched by an Angel (1999) – Guest Role (TV Series)
• Border Line (1999) – Allison (TV Movie)
• Going Home (2000) – Katherine Barton (TV Movie)
• Autumn in New York (2000) – Sarah (Film)
• Blue’s Clues (2000–2001) – Voice Role (TV Series)
• Third Watch (2002) – Guest Role (TV Series)
• Tell Me You Love Me (2007) – Guest Role (TV Series)
• The Stepfather (2009) – Leah (Film)
• Under the Dome (2014) – Pauline Rennie (TV Series)
• Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders (2016–2017) – Karen Garrett (TV Series)
• ER (Video Game) – Voice Role