Who does Lisa Kudrow play on Netflix's No Good Deed? Actress’s career and notable projects, explored 

Lisa Kudrow as Lydia Morgan in No Good Deeds (Image via Netflix Tudum)
Lisa Kudrow is Lydia Morgan in No Good Deed (Image via Netflix Tudum)

In the Netflix comedy drama No Good Deed, Lisa Kudrow plays Lydia Morgan alongside Ray Romano as her husband Paul. Lydia is shown as a former concert pianist, who has a strained relationship with her children. After her son is killed she temporarily loses her ability to play the piano.

Lisa Kudrow brings her trademark blend of humor and emotional depth to her role of Lydia Morgan in No Good Deed. Read on to know more about the actress's career and notable projects.


Lisa Kudrow in No Good Deed and other notable projects, explored

Friends (Image via Getty
Friends (Image via Getty

In the dark comedy-drama No Good Deed we see the Morgan couple dealing with deep secrets of their family while attempting to sell their Los Angeles home. Lydia and Paul must navigate their past while dealing with potential buyers of the house. Kudrow shines as Lydia in No Good Deed, a role that demands balancing humour with darker undertones.

Here are some other notable projects of Lisa Kudrow.

Friends (1994–2004) as Phoebe Buffay

Lisa Kudrow shot to fame as Phoebe Buffay, the popular character in the hit sitcom Friends. Kudrow won a Prime Time Emmy Award as Outstanding Supporting Actress for the performance. Phoebe won fans for her quirky and genuine portrayal of a young woman with a tendency to spew deeper and harsher truths.

At the premiere of The Comeback (Image via Getty)
At the premiere of The Comeback (Image via Getty)

The Comeback (2005, 2014) as Valerie Cherish

Lisa Kudrow played Valerie Cherish, ex A-list TV sitcom star trying to make a comeback. The mockumentary show satirises the world of entertainment. The character's journey is marked by a mix of comic and tragic moments. Kudrow was nominated for an Emmy in the category of Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for the show.

Space Force (2020–2022) as Maggie Naird

On this Netflix series, Lisa Kudrow played the recurring character of Maggie Naird, who is General Naird's wife and Erin's mother. Maggie is bise*ual and Polyamouros, and has been in jail for 40 years for unknown reasons. With this tolr, Kudrow showed that she always has perfect timing when it comes to humor and she knows how to keep up with the complexities of a character

Romy and Michele's High School Reunion (1997) as Michele

Lisa Kudrow played Michele Weinberger in the 1997 comedy, Romy and Michele's High School Reunion, alongside Mira Sorvino as Romy White. Michele is a quirky woman who, along with her buddy Romy, decides to lie at their high school reunion to impress former classmates with stories of how successful they are.

Booksmart (2019) as Charmaine

In the teenage drama, Lisa Kudrow is Amy's mother, Charmaine. She offers support to Amy and her best friend who, on the eve of their high school graduation, decide to make up for lost time.


In addition to this Lisa Kudrow has worked in various projects on television and in films. In No Good Deed, Kudrow's character Lydia Morgan, blending dark humor and vulnerability, is a highlight.

No Good Deed is available on Netflix from December 12. The series has 8 episodes, each 30 minutes long. Netflix has not confirmed a second season yet.

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Edited by Vinayak Chakravorty