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Rachel Skarsten

1985-04-23 (39 years old) in Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Rachel Skarsten (born 23 April 1985) is a Canadian actress best known for her roles as Dinah Lance / Black Canary on the WB series Birds of Prey, Tamsin in the Syfy series Lost Girl, Elizabeth I of England in Reign, and Beth Kane / Alice in Batwoman. Skarsten was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on April 23, 1985. She is fluent in Norwegian and English. She graduated from Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario, with a double degree in English Literature and Classical Studies. Skarsten began her acting career in theatre, appearing in several productions with the Royal Alexandra Theatre in Toronto. She made her television debut in 2002, with a starring role in the WB series Birds of Prey. She played Dinah Lance / Black Canary, a superhero who fights crime with her teammates, Oracle and Huntress. The series lasted for one season. In 2010, Skarsten was cast as Tamsin in the Syfy series Lost Girl. Tamsin is a Fae who is half-human and half-Succubus. She is a powerful and dangerous creature who is often at odds with the main character, Bo Dennis. The series ran for five seasons. In 2013, Skarsten was cast as Elizabeth I of England in the CW series Reign. Elizabeth is the Queen of England and a complex and powerful figure. Skarsten received critical acclaim for her performance, and she was nominated for a Canadian Screen Award for Best Actress in a Drama Series. The series ran for four seasons. In 2019, Skarsten was cast as Beth Kane / Alice in the The CW series Batwoman. Beth is the twin sister of Kate Kane, who becomes Batwoman. Alice is a villain who is obsessed with Kate and seeks revenge on her. The series ran for three seasons.

Movies

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The Christmas Charade
67.31 %|Oct 26, 2024
TV Movie, Comedy, Romance, Drama
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Jazz Ramsey: A K-9 Mystery
70 %|Aug 2, 2024
Mystery
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Christmas Island
68.33 %|Nov 11, 2023
TV Movie, Comedy, Drama, Romance
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The Royal Nanny
65 %|Nov 12, 2022
TV Movie, Comedy, Drama, Romance
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Timeless Love
69 %|Dec 26, 2019
Drama, Romance, TV Movie
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Acquainted
49 %|Apr 5, 2019
Drama, Romance
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For Love
100 %|Jan 1, 2018
Drama, TV Movie
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Molly's Game
71.42999999999999 %|Dec 7, 2017
Drama, Crime
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Marry Me at Christmas
64.44 %|Oct 28, 2017
Romance, TV Movie
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In My Dreams
64 %|Oct 20, 2015
Romance, Drama, Fantasy, TV Movie
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The Red Dress
60 %|Apr 3, 2015
Thriller, Drama
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Fifty Shades of Grey
58.83 %|Feb 11, 2015
Drama, Romance, Thriller
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Servitude
45 %|Mar 30, 2012
Drama
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The Vow
72.47 %|Feb 5, 2012
Drama, Romance
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Made... The Movie
67 %|Aug 24, 2010
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American Pie Presents: Beta House
56.589999999999996 %|Dec 26, 2007
Comedy
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Jack Brooks: Monster Slayer
55.83 %|Oct 9, 2007
Horror, Action, Comedy
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Fear of the Dark
51.82000000000001 %|Sep 28, 2003
Horror
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Virginia's Run
72 %|Mar 3, 2002
Drama, Family
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Jewel
50 %|Feb 7, 2001
Drama, TV Movie
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Angels in the Infield
56 %|Apr 9, 2000
Comedy, TV Movie, Fantasy

Series

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Nurses
73 %|Jan 6, 2020
Drama
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Batwoman
69.6 %|Oct 6, 2019
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure
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Imposters
72.5 %|Feb 7, 2017
Drama, Comedy, Mystery, Crime
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Wynonna Earp
78.78999999999999 %|Apr 1, 2016
Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Western
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Reign
80.61999999999999 %|Oct 17, 2013
Drama
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Transporter: The Series
60.56 %|Oct 25, 2012
Action & Adventure, Crime, Drama
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Lost Girl
77 %|Sep 12, 2010
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama
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Republic of Doyle
70 %|Jan 6, 2010
Comedy, Drama
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The Listener
69 %|Jun 4, 2009
Action & Adventure, Crime, Drama
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Birds of Prey
60.309999999999995 %|Oct 9, 2002
Drama, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Tracker
66 %|Oct 15, 2001
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Crime, Drama
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Screech Owls
0 %|Feb 8, 2001
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Twice in a Lifetime
55 %|Aug 25, 1999
Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Mystery, Family, Documentary
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Little Men
85 %|Nov 7, 1998
Drama
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The Famous Jett Jackson
69 %|Oct 25, 1998
Drama