Rachel Skarsten (born 23 April 1985) is a Canadian actress. Her television roles include Dinah Lance in Birds of Prey (2002–2003), Tamsin in Lost Girl (2013–2015), Queen Elizabeth I in Reign (2014–2017) and Beth Kane / Alice in Batwoman (2019–2022). Her film credits include Fifty Shades of Grey, Molly's Game, and Acquainted.
Early life Skarsten was born in Toronto, Ontario. Her father Dr. Stan Skarsten was from Bergen, Norway, while her mother, Mary Aileen Self Skarsten, grew up in India. Skarsten grew up in northern Toronto, and spent time in Norway during her youth.
Skarsten trained with the Royal Academy of Dance for 12 years,before an ankle injury led her to stop pursuing dance. She later played hockey as a goaltender. In 2002 she played goalie for the Toronto Leaside Wildcats.
She attended Claude Watson School for the Arts from grades 4 to 8, majoring in visual arts and the cello. She continued in the Claude Watson Arts Program at Earl Haig Secondary School from grades 9–12, majoring in visual arts. She was discovered by an agent at a memorial for her father.
Acting career Skarsten began acting as a child and appeared as a series regular in the television series 'Little Men'. She later played Dinah Lance in the WB television series 'Birds of Prey'. After the series ended, she returned to Canada and attended Queen's University, graduating in 2007 with a degree in English.
After returning to acting, Skarsten appeared in television series including 'Flashpoint', 'The L.A. Complex', 'The Listener', and 'Beauty and the Beast', and in films including 'The Vow' and 'Fifty Shades of Grey'.
In 2013, Skarsten joined the Canadian supernatural drama series 'Lost Girl' as Tamsin. She later joined 'Reign' as Queen Elizabeth I, appearing as a series regular during the show's third season.
In 2019, Skarsten was cast as Alice, also known as Elizabeth Kane, in the CW superhero series Batwoman.
Personal life Skarsten married a founder and Al researcher named Alexandre Robicquet in May 12, 2020. In September 6, 2023, Skarsten announced that she was pregnant with their first child. Their son was born in late 2023.
Filmography
Film Year Title Role Notes2002Virginia's RunCaroline Lofton2003Fear of the DarkHeather Fontaine2007Jack Brooks: Monster SlayerEveAmerican Pie Presents Beta HouseSharonDirect-to-video film2011ServitudeAlex2012Two Hands to MouthLeah Whitefield The VowRose2015Fifty Shades of Grey Andrea2017Molly's GameLeah2018AcquaintedClaire 2023Going InAssociate producer The following list includes selected film and television credits.
Television Year Title Role Notes1998 The Famous Jett JacksonMickey TwittyEpisode: "Vootle-Muck-a-Heey"1998–1999Little MenElizabeth "Bess" LawrenceMain role1999JusticeActressTelevision film2000Angels in the InfieldBrigitteTelevision filmTwice in a LifetimeJulie AdamsEpisode: "Curveball"2001JewelRaylene Hilburn (age 14)Television film Screech OwlsSuki SutherlandEpisode: "A Star Is Gone"2002POV Sports on CBCHerselfHost: Science of SportsTrackerJamie Swenson / LontoriaEpisode: "The Miracle"2002–2003Birds of PreyDinah LanceMain role2003MissingBrittney MooreEpisode: "Basic Training"2005Category 7: The End of the WorldLyra DuffyMiniseries 2010Made... The MovieAndiTelevision film2011AwakeningLeila Television filmFlashpointNatalie Braddock4 episodes2011–2012The ListenerElyse3 episodes2012 The L.A. ComplexRoxanne3 episodesTransporter: The SeriesDeliaEpisode: "The General's Daughter" Beauty & the BeastBrooke Episodes: "Worth" and "Bridesmaid Up!"2013–2015Lost GirlTamsinRecurring role2013Lost Girl: An Evening at the ClubhouseHerselfTelevision film 2014 In My Dreams Jessa Television film (Hallmark) 2015–2017 Reign Elizabeth I Guest role (season 2); main role (seasons 3–4) 2015 The Red Dress Patricia Television film2017 Wynonna Earp Eliza Shapiro Episode: "Steel Bars and Stone Walls" Marry Me at Christmas Madeline Krug Television film (Hallmark) 2018 Imposters Poppy Langmore Recurring role (season 2) 2019 Timeless Love Megan Television film (Hallmark) 2019–2022 Batwoman Beth Kane / Alice Main role 2020 Nurses Lily Dawson Episode: "Lady Business" 2022 The Royal Nanny Claire Champion Television film (Hallmark) 2023 Christmas Island Captain Kate Gabriel2024 Jazz Ramsey: A K-9 Mystery Jazz Ramsey The Christmas Charade Whitney
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