Michaela A. Quinn Michaela A. Quinn Michaela Anne "Dr. Mike" Quinn, M.D. is a fictional character from the American hit television show "Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman". CBS introduced the series in 1993, and Dr. Quinn was played by Jane Seymour. The series ran for six seasons, ending in 1998. Seymour reprised the role in two made for TV movies, "Dr. Quinn: Revolutions" (1999) and "Dr. Quinn: The Heart Within" (2001), following the series cancellation. Jane Seymour's portrayal of Dr. Michaela Quinn has been widely viewed as an iconic, western character, earning Seymour a Golden Globe award. Michaela Quinn was born into a wealthy
Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman actors, who signed five-year contracts with the show, Erika Flores was hesitant. She asked to be offered a contract of less than five years. Rumors circulated that Flores's father gave her an ultimatum to end the contract unless they offered her more money, or he would cut her off financially. Flores has denied such rumors, saying that she left the series for personal reasons and to pursue other opportunities. Beth Sullivan decided that she wanted the character to continue instead of being killed off or sent away. As a result, Jessica Bowman was cast as the new Colleen in Flores's