Kelly Overton is an American actress. She is known for portraying Vanessa Van Helsing in the 2016 Syfy fantasy drama series Van Helsing.
Early life and education Overton grew up in Wilbraham, Massachusetts. After graduating from Minnechaug Regional High School in 1997 she went on study at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City, where she graduated with their highest honor, The Charles Jehlinger Award.
Career
She has performed off-Broadway, in regional Shakespeare, and on several TV shows. She began in national television in 2000 in the role of Rainn Wilkins on All My Children for several months. Then in 2002 she returned to theater on Broadway where she debuted in the original stage cast of The Graduate as an understudy for several roles, eventually replacing Alicia Silverstone in the role of Elaine Robinson, opposite Kathleen Turner and Jason Biggs.
In 2008, with husband Judson Pearce Morgan, she wrote, directed, produced and starred in The Collective. She plays Christie Monteiro in the 2009 film adaptation of the fighting game series Tekken. She appeared in the HBO series True Blood as werewolf Rikki Naylor and co-starred as Ann in "In My Sleep."
In 2016 Overton was cast as Vanessa Helsing, the lead character, in the Syfy television series Van Helsing.
Reception Of her role as Andrea Barton in the Numbers episode "Hollywood Homicide", reviewer Todd Mason of TV Guide wrote, "Kelly Overton excelled in her small role...".Todd Mason (October 6, 2007), "Hollywood Homicide" TV Guide. Retrieved July 1, 2009. Of her directorial debut (with husband Judson Pearce Morgan) on the film The Collective, reviewer Joshua Tanzer wrote, "The Collective is beautifully shot, well crafted", while Farley Elliott of LAist wrote, "The story, while not frighteningly original, is definitely captivating, and the directing is superb. Kelly Overton, who helped to pen the film, is captivating and you really want to see her succeed".Farley Elliott (November 23, 2008), "Movie Review: The Collective" , LAist. Retrieved July 1, 2009.
Personal life Overton married fellow actor Judson Pearce Morgan in March 2004. In 2011, Overton gave birth to their daughter. It was confirmed during San Diego Comic-Con 2017 that Overton was pregnant during the production of the second season of Van Helsing. Overton gave birth to her second daughter in July 2017. Overton announced the birth of a son in August 2019.
Filmography
Film Year Title Role Notes2003It Runs in the FamilyErica2004Breaking DawnDawn2005Betsy2006You Did What?Day2007Tessa2008Tyler Clarkealso co-writer, co-producer, co-director2009Under New ManagementJulie Capp 2009 Tekken Christie Monteiro2010In My SleepAnn
Television Year Title Role Notes2000–2001All My ChildrenRain WilkinsRecurring role, 17 episodes2003Without a TraceAudrey RoseEpisode: "There Goes the Bride"2003Debbie HuberEpisode: "We the People"2004Cheryl MadisonEpisode: "Crawl Space"2004Wedding DazeDahlia LandryTelevision film2005Heather FallsEpisode: "Pilot"2006Desolation CanyonOlivia KendrickTelevision film2006CSI: NYLynette RichmontEpisode: "Wasted"2006Close to HomeLori HulseEpisode: "Still a Small Town"2006DesperationCynthia SmithTelevision film2006Twenty QuestionsKate LewisTelevision film2007Cold CaseJohanna Kimball (1981)Episode: "Blood on the Tracks"2007Criminal MindsRanger Lizzie EvansEpisode: "Open Season"2007NumbersAndrea Barton / Tracy MeadeEpisode: "Hollywood Homicide"2008PsychAshleyEpisode: "There Might Be Blood"2009MediumRobin AaronsonEpisode: "Soul Survivor"2009CSI: MiamiKaitlyn SawyerEpisode: "Dead on Arrival"2009NCISMetro Det. Megan HanleyEpisode: "The Inside Man"2009–2010Three RiversDet. Rena YablonskiEpisodes: "Alone Together", "Every Breath You Take"2010Madso's WarCheryl KeaneTelevision film2011In Plain SightGrace Haddick / Grace LittletonEpisode: "A Womb with a View"2011RicochetDet. Deedee BowenTelevision film2012–2013Beauty and the BeastClaire SinclairEpisodes: "Saturn Returns", "On Thin Ice", "Trust No One"2012–2013True BloodRikki NaylorRecurring role, 14 episodes2014UnforgettableLt. Col. Emily SwainEpisode: "The Haircut"2014Back to ChristmasAli PennebakerTelevision film2015LegendsNina BrennerMain role (season 2) 2016–2021 Van Helsing Vanessa Helsing / Rezuarc (Predator) Lead role2023 S.W.A.T.EvaEpisode: "Pariah"
Music videos
Terrified (2010) from Katharine McPhee, as Herself
References
External links
Kelly's Website