Terri Treas is an American actress, writer and director who has starred in films and on television. She is best known for her role as Cathy Frankel, one of the alien "Newcomers" on the short-lived science fiction television series Alien Nation (1989–1990) and the five subsequent TV movies continuing the storyline. Early years Treas was born in Kansas City, Kansas. Her dancing led to a scholarship with the Joffrey Ballet when she was 15 years old. Career Treas began her career on stage, frequently as a dancer in Broadway shows. Broadway productions in which Treas appeared include Working (1978), Dancin''' (1978), Pal Joey (1976), and My Fair Lady (1976). On television, she appeared in the 1980s series Seven Brides for Seven Brothers as Hannah McFadden from 1982 to 1983, the Fox Network series DEA, and Santa Barbara. Her first movie role was in the 1979 movie All That Jazz; her other film roles are So Fine (1981), The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982), The Fabulous Baker Boys (1989) and House IV (1992). In 1992, Treas directed her first movie, Play Nice, starring Louise Robey. Treas has made guest appearances on many TV shows, such as Knight Rider, Crazy Like a Fox, The A-Team, Murphy Brown, and Roseanne. As of 2019, Treas was teaching at the Los Angeles Performing Arts Conservatory. She also has taught at The Playground and at the University of Southern California's Masters Writing Program, where she directed that school's One Act Play Showcase. Personal life Treas married producer Michael Zand. Selected filmography Alien Nation: The Udara Legacy (1997 TV film) – Cathy Frankel Alien Nation: The Enemy Within (1996 TV film) – Cathy Frankel Alien Nation: Millennium (1996 TV film) – Cathy Frankel Ladykiller (1996) Scene of the Crime (1996) – Captain Lorraine Hanover Alien Nation: Body and Soul (1995 TV film) – Cathy Frankel Alien Nation: Dark Horizon (1994 TV film) – Cathy Frankel Yankee Zulu (1993) – Rowena Little Miss Millions (1993) – Susan Ferris Snapdragon (1993) – Co-writer with Gene Church House IV (1992) Play Nice (1992) – Director Rage and Honor (1992) – Rita Carrion Frankenstein Unbound (1990) – Voice of Computer The Fabulous Baker Boys (1989) – Girl in Bed The Terror Within (1989) – Linda The Nest (1988) – Dr. Morgan Hubbard Deathstalker III (1988) – Camisarde Something in Common (1986 TV film) – Nancy Webster The Best Little Whorehouse