Jeri Lynn Ryan
Also known as Jeri Lynn Zimmerman, Jeri Ryan
Career
Active 1991 – present
Biography
About Jeri Lynn Ryan
With her blonde hair, blue eyes, and slim 5'8" frame, she brings a classic Hollywood look to every role she takes. Jeri Lynn Ryan was born on February 22, 1968, in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, to an American Army family, and grew up on military bases across the U.S. before settling in Paducah, Kentucky. After high school, she attended Northwestern University as a National Merit Scholar, where she won several beauty pageants, including the Miss Northwestern Alpha Delta Phi Pageant in 1989, and earned a B.S. in Theatre.
Her acting career began in earnest in the early 1990s. She appeared in television series like Matlock, Melrose Place, and Dark Skies, and in telefilms such as Nightmare in Columbia County and In the Line of Duty: Ambush in Waco. Her big break came with Star Trek: Voyager from 1995, a role that made her a fan favorite. She also took parts in films like Dracula 2000 and Down with Love. Over more than three decades, she has built a diverse resume across TV and film, and she remains known for her work in science fiction.
Off screen, Jeri lives in Los Angeles with her husband, chef Christophe Eme, and her children Alex and Gisele. She is active on Instagram, where she shares her life with over 281,000 followers. She has no tattoos or piercings, and her natural curves are part of her appeal. She is American by nationality and has worked as an actress, former beauty pageant contestant, and glamour model. Her age, 58, doesn't slow her down. Her recent projects continue to draw attention, and her early pageant days are a footnote to a long and varied career.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 1991-present (started around 23 years old; 35 years active)
- Birthplace
- Munich, Bavaria, Germany
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
- Sexuality
- Straight
Body
- Hair Color
- Blonde
- Eye Color
- Blue
- Weight
- 134 lbs (or 61 kg)
- Measurements
- 36–25–36 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.69
- Bra/Cup Size
- 32D show conversions - UK: 32D, EU: 70D, AU: 10D, JP: 70D
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
- Tattoos
- None
- Piercings
- None
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 281k (as of July 2026)
- Listed In
- Star Trek Babes
Frequently asked
How did her military upbringing shape her early life?
Jeri Ryan was born into an Army family and lived on bases in Kansas, Maryland, Hawaii, Georgia, and Texas before her father retired and they settled in Kentucky, which likely influenced her adaptability.
What is her educational background?
She attended Northwestern University as a National Merit Scholar and earned a B.S. in Theatre, having also won several beauty pageants during her studies.
What are her notable roles besides Star Trek: Voyager?
She has appeared in series like Matlock, Melrose Place, and Dark Skies, as well as films like Dracula 2000 and Down with Love.
Did you know
- Jeri Lynn Ryan's birth name is Jeri Lynn Zimmerman.
- She won the Miss Northwestern Alpha Delta Phi Pageant in 1989.
- She has no tattoos or piercings.
- She has a B.S. in Theatre from Northwestern University.
- Her sister Gisele is not mentioned; she has one brother named Mark.
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