Teri Hatcher is an American actress, writer, presenter, and singer who is best known for her role as Lois Lane in the television series 'Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman' and as Susan Mayer on the television series 'Desperate Housewives'. She has also appeared in films such as 'Tomorrow Never Dies', '2 Days in the Valley', and 'Soapdish'. She is also a successful author, having written two books, 'Burnt Toast: And Other Philosophies of Life' and 'The Real Girl Next Door'. She is also a philanthropist, having been involved in various charities and organizations.