Christie Lynn Smith
Quick Facts
Biography
Christie Lynn Smith (born March 31, 1969) is an American actress best known for her role as Deardra Farnum in the 2010 film The Crazies.
Career
Smith grew up in Orange Park, Florida. Since 1991, she has guest starred in numerous television series including Beverly Hills, 90210, 7th Heaven, Charmed, Criminal Minds, Bones, Once and Again, Baywatch, JAG, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Malcolm in the Middle, House M.D. and ER. She also appeared recurringly in Undressed and General Hospital.
Her film credits include Gods and Generals (2003) and The Crazies (2010), as well as appearing in a number of short films.
She appeared in an episode of Threshold, "The Burning", in which she spent the whole episode wearing just a green undershirt and black panties.
Personal life
Since 1998, Smith has been married to actor John Fortson. They have two children together, Abby Ryder, born March 14, 2008 and a son born in December 2012.