Cristine Sue Rose, born on January 31, 1951, in Lynwood, California, is an American actress renowned for her versatile performances across television and film. She graduated from Stanford University, where she studied theatre, laying a solid foundation for her acting career.

Her career began in the late 1970s with her portrayal of Jackie Kennedy in the television movie "The Trial of Lee Harvey Oswald" (1977). Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, she became a familiar presence on television, guest-starring in popular series such as "Kate & Allie," "Matlock," "Murder, She Wrote," and "Moonlighting."

Her versatility and talent led to recurring roles in series like "Picket Fences," where she played Lydia Brock, and "Grace Under Fire" as Barbara Norton. In the early 1990s, she was a regular on the short-lived television series "Ferris Bueller," a TV adaptation of the famous film "Ferris Bueller's Day Off," co-starring with a then-unknown Jennifer Aniston.

One of her most significant roles came in 2006 when she was cast as Angela Petrelli in the NBC science fiction drama "Heroes." Her portrayal of the complex matriarch of the Petrelli family earned her critical acclaim and a dedicated fan following.

She continued this role through all four seasons of the show and reprised it in the 2015 miniseries "Heroes Reborn." Moreover, Cristine Rose is known for her recurring role as Virginia Mosby, Ted Mosby's mother, in the popular sitcom "How I Met Your Mother," further showcasing her range and ability to connect with audiences across genres.

Her filmography includes roles in movies such as "What Women Want" (2000), "Ishtar" (1987), and "Judgment in Berlin" (1988). She has also appeared in television movies like "The Trial of Lee Harvey Oswald" (1977), "Singing the Blues in Red" (1986), and "Love, Long Distance" (1985). Her extensive career spans over four decades, making her a familiar face in the entertainment industry.