"JERICHO" Coming This Fall
On CBS TV/HDTV
Wednesday, September 20th, 2006
at 8:00 PM. ET/PT
Jericho on CBS
(For local air times, check your channel guide)
Shoshannah Stern as Bonnie Richmond
Shoshannah Stern, along with her brother and sister, represents the fourth generation of a deaf family. She grew up in Fremont, California, attending the California School for the Deaf, where her parents worked and her two siblings also attended.
Stern attended Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C., the only liberal arts university for deaf people in the world. There she pursued her love of theater, winning numerous awards for her performances. During the winter recess of her senior year at Gallaudet, she was asked to audition for a guest-starring role in the series "Off Centre." She flew to Los Angeles and subsequently won the role. This led to guest-starring roles in "Providence," "Boston Public," "ER," and "The Division." With her recurring role on "Weeds" and lead role in JERICHO, Stern currently holds the distinction of being the only deaf actor in history to have significant roles in two primetime television series during the same season.
On the stage, Stern originated the role of Susan in "Open Window" at the Pasadena Playhouse. Her feature film credits include "The Last Shot."
Stern was born in Walnut Creek, California. Her birth date is July 3rd.