Tracy Dawn Scoggins (born in 1953 in

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or November 13, 1959, in

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) is an American actress known for her roles as

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in the 1980s primetime soap opera ''

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'' and its spin-off series ''

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'',

Cat Grant Catherine Jane Grant is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was played by Tracy Scoggins in '' Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman'' and Calista Flockhart in the Arrowverse tele ...

in the first season of the 1993–1997 television series '' Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman'', and as Captain Elizabeth Lochley during the final season of ''

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'' in 1998.

Early life

An only child, Scoggins is the daughter of John Scott Scoggins and Lou Cille Scoggins. Her father was a trial lawyer, and her mother graduated from law school and was a tennis champion. She attributes her own success to their influence. At the age of nine, Scoggins won a diving championship; by 13, she was accumulating swimming medals. At Dickinson High School, Scoggins was an athlete, excelling in various sports such as cheerleading, gymnastics, and diving. She graduated from Dickinson High School at age 16 and enrolled at

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in 1970. As a student-athlete there, she was on the varsity gymnastics team and graduated with a bachelor's degree in physical education. While at Southwest Texas State, Scoggins nearly qualified for a spot on the 1980 Olympic diving team. After graduation, Scoggins briefly taught physical education before being recruited by

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of the

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agency. Elite sent Scoggins to New York, where she worked for a year before embarking on a European fashion modeling circuit that included Italy, Germany, and France. Scoggins returned to the United States and studied with the

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and the Wynn Hanmann Studio in hopes of launching an acting career.

Career

Scoggins' first role was as a fake deputy sheriff in the fourth season ''

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'' episode "New Deputy in Town" in 1981; she then appeared in the TV movie ''Twirl''. She was cast as a regular in the short-lived 1983 TV series ''Renegades''. The following year, she was cast as a regular on the 1984 ABC television series ''

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'', which lasted 11 episodes. After guest roles in TV series such as ''

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'', ''

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'', ''

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'', and ''

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'', Scoggins had a role on the ''

'' spin-off series ''

'', playing

, the daughter of

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's character, with Scoggins appearing as Monica from 1985–1987 in two episodes of ''Dynasty'' followed by all 49 episodes of ''The Colbys''. Nearly two years after the cancellation of ''The Colbys'' after two seasons in 1987, Scoggins reprised the role of Monica Colby in the last eight episodes of the final season of ''Dynasty'' in 1989. Scoggins landed recurring or short-term parts on TV series during the 1980s and 1990s, including the role of Cat Grant in ''Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman'', Amanda Carpenter on '' Lonesome Dove: The Outlaw Years'', Elizabeth Lochley on '' Babylon 5'' and its two spin-offs ''

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'' and '' Babylon 5: The Lost Tales'' (in 2007), Cassandra in three episodes of '' Highlander: The Series'', Marie-Diane on ''

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'', and Anita Smithfield in two ''

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'' TV movies ('' Dallas: J.R. Returns'' and '' Dallas: War of the Ewings''). This was not her first role in ''Dallas'', as she had played a small part as another character, Diane Kelly, in a 1983 episode. Scoggins appeared on a 1996 episode of ''

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'' and in the '' Star Trek: Deep Space Nine'' episode "

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"'. Scoggins starred in the 1992 straight-to-video production ''

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''. She was in the 1995 3DO game ''Snow Job''. Alan Spencer cast Scoggins in a pilot for CBS called ''Galaxy Beat''. The

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did not sell. Spencer said that she is "one of the funniest people on Earth". In 2005, Scoggins landed a role as a main character, Grace Neville, on the gay supernatural series ''

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''. In 2006, she had a guest role in the fourth-season premiere of the TV show ''

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'', and returned to the role of Elizabeth Lochley in the

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production '' Babylon 5: The Lost Tales''. Her recent television credits include '' NCIS'' and ''

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''.

Filmography

Television

* ''

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'' as Linda Mae Barnes (1 episode, 1981) * '' The Devlin Connection'' as Sylvia March (1 episode, 1982) * ''

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'' as June (1 episode, 1982) * ''

'' as Chrissie Carstairs (1 episode, 1983) * The Optimist'' as The Lady Golfer (1 episode, 1983) * ''

'' as Diane Kelly (1 episode, 1983) * ''

Manimal ''Manimal'' is an American superhero television series created by Glen A. Larson and Donald R. Boyle, it ran on NBC from September 30 to December 17, 1983. The show centers on the character Jonathan Chase ( Simon MacCorkindale), a shape-shiftin ...

'' as Kathy Bonann (1 episode, 1983) * ''

Hardcastle and McCormick ''Hardcastle and McCormick'' is an American action crime drama television series that aired on ABC from September 18, 1983, through May 5, 1986. The series stars Brian Keith as Judge Milton C. Hardcastle and Daniel Hugh Kelly as ex-con and race ...

'' as Crystal Dawn (1 episode, 1983) * ''

'' as Shana Mayer / Elly Payne (3 episodes, 1983) * ''

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'' as Tracy (1983) * ''

'' (1984) as Irene Gorley * ''

'' as Jill Newmark (1 episode, 1984) * ''

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'' as Claire (1 episode, 1984) * ''

'' as Gretchen Terrell (1 episode, 1984) * ''

'' as Irene Gorley (10 episodes, 1984) * ''

'' as

(49 episodes, 1985–1987) * ''

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'' as Dana March (1 episode, 1987) * ''

'' as Monica Colby (10 episodes, 1985, 1989) * ''

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'' as Alexis Page (1 episode, 1992) * ''

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'' as Jeanette (1 episode, 1992) * '' The Heights'' as Belinda (1 episode, 1992) * ''

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'' as Kelly Phillips (1 episode, 1993) * '' Danger Theatre'' as Clarise Payne (1 episode, 1993) * '' Burke's Law'' as Roxanne North (1 episode, 1994) * ''

Garfield and Friends ''Garfield and Friends'' is an American animated television series based on the comic strip ''Garfield'' by Jim Davis. The show aired on CBS as part of its Saturday morning children's lineup from September 17, 1988 to December 10, 1994. The show ...

'' as Heather St. Claire (1 episode, 1994) * '' Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman'' as Catherine 'Cat' Grant (20 episodes, 1993–1994) * ''

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'' as Christine Rivers (1 episode, 1995) * '' Star Trek: Deep Space Nine'' as Gilora (1 episode, 1995) * ''

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'' as Invincigirl (1 episode, 1996) * ''

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'' as Morgana (1 episode, 1996) * ''

'' as Elise (1 episode, 1996) * '' Lonesome Dove: The Outlaw Years'' as Amanda Carpenter (22 episodes, 1995–1996) * '' Highlander'' as Cassandra (3 episodes, 1996–1997) * ''

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'' as Christy Keaton (1 episode, 1997) * ''

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'' as Jessica Scott (2 episodes, 1993–1997) * ''

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'' as Beth Reynolds (1 episode, 1997) * ''

'' as Capt. Elizabeth Lochley (21 episodes, 1998) * ''

'' as Capt. Elizabeth Lochley (13 episodes, 1999) * '' Felicity'' as Kelly (1 episode, 2001) * ''

'' as Jill White (1 episode, 2006) * ''

'' as Grace Neville (12 episodes, 2005–2007) * '' NCIS'' as Tabitha Summers (1 episode, 2008) * ''

'' as Lana (1 episode, 2012)

Film

* ''Twirl'' (1981) as Cindy Ryan * ''

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'' (1984) as Monique * ''In Dangerous Company'' (1988) as Evelyn * ''Jury Duty: The Comedy'' (1990) as Hope Hathaway * ''

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'' (1990) as Vala Duvalle * ''The Gumshoe Kid'' (1990) as Rita Benson * '' Play Murder for Me'' (1990) as Tricia Merritt * ''Face the Edge'' (1990) as Cindy * '' Watchers II'' (1990) as Barbara White * '' Timebomb'' (1991) as Ms. Blue * ''Ultimate Desires'' (1991) as Samantha Stewart * ''

'' (1992) as Judith Gray * ''

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'' (1993) as Ariel * ''

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'' (1993) as Judith Gray * ''Dead On'' (1994) as Marla Beaumont * '' Dallas: J.R. Returns'' (1996) (TV) as Anita Smithfield * '' Dallas: War of the Ewings'' (1998) (TV) as Anita Smithfield * '' Babylon 5: The River of Souls'' (1998) (TV) as Capt. Elizabeth Lochley * '' Babylon 5: A Call to Arms'' (1999) (TV) as Capt. Elizabeth Lochley * ''

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'' (2001) as Jeremiah's Mother * '' Hellborn'' (2003) as Helen * ''

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'' (2004) as Catherine Adel * ''

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'' (2005) as Judy McQueen * ''The Cutter'' (2005) as Alena * ''Saurian'' (2006) as Simtra * '' Mr. Hell'' (2006) as Dominique Horney * ''

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'' (2006) as Detective Karen Utterson * '' Babylon 5: The Lost Tales'' (2007) as Colonel Elizabeth Lochley * '' Otis'' (2008) as Rita Vitale * ''Cat Power'' (2013) as Julie Richman * ''Borrowed Moments'' (2014) as Betsy

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