Jewel Staite
| Jewel Staite | |
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 Staite at the 2013 Phoenix Comicon | |
| Born | Jewel Belair Staite (1982-06-02) June 2, 1982 White Rock, British Columbia, Canada |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1991–present |
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| Children | 1 |
| Website | jewelstaite.com |
Jewel Belair Staite (born June 2, 1982) is a Canadian actress. She is known for her roles as Kaylee Frye in the Fox television series Firefly (2002–03) and its spin-off theatrical film Serenity (2005), and as Dr. Jennifer Keller on Sci-Fi Channel's science-fiction television series Stargate Atlantis (2007–09). Staite also starred in her youth as Catalina in Space Cases (1996) and as "Becca" Fisher in Flash Forward (1996–97), and more recently as Raquel Westbrook in the Canadian drama The L.A. Complex (2012) and Caroline Swift in AMC's crime drama The Killing (2013–14).
Contents
1 Early life
2 Career
3 Personal life
4 Filmography
4.1 Film
4.2 Television
5 References
6 External links
Early life
Staite was born in White Rock, British Columbia. The youngest of seven children, she modeled as a child and has acted since age six. She has stated that she is of British, Irish, French Canadian, and Iroquois ancestry.[1] Staite attended the Vancouver Film School and worked at the Vancouver Youth Theatre.[2]
Career
Staite began her career as a child actress, with appearances in television movies such as CBC's Liar, Liar in 1993 (which was later reaired in the United States the same year on CBS),[3] and ABC's The Only Way Out.[4] In 1995, Staite had a key guest starring role in the third-season episode of The X-Files, "Oubliette".
Staite at the 2005 Serenity Flanvention
Staite's first co-starring role on a television series was as Catalina, the ship's engineer, in the first season of Nickelodeon science fiction television series Space Cases in 1996. This was immediately followed by her role as Rebecca "Becca" Fisher on the 1995–97 Disney Channel series Flash Forward, a series in which Staite was the co-lead with Ben Foster.[5]
In 2000, she was cast in a main role on the FOX Family Channel drama series Higher Ground.[6] She was a voice actress in the animated TV series Mummies Alive! and Sabrina: The Animated Series for DIC Entertainment.
Staite in 2013
Staite played Kaylee Frye in the short-lived television series Firefly[7][8] and its subsequent 2005 film, Serenity.[9] She wrote a chapter in the book Finding Serenity, called "Kaylee Speaks: Jewel Staite On Firefly".[10] She played the recurring role of Heidi Gotts in the television series Wonderfalls in 2004.
Staite played the role of head medical doctor Jennifer Keller in the Stargate SG-1 spinoff Stargate Atlantis,[11] making her the third actor from the Firefly series to move on to appear in a Stargate series (the first being Adam Baldwin, who had a brief role as a colonel in the Stargate SG-1 Season Seven episode "Heroes", and the second being Morena Baccarin, who played Adria, the main villain in the tenth season of SG-1), and the second to take a recurring role. She replaced Paul McGillion (Dr. Carson Beckett).
In the fifth season of Stargate, her character was changed from recurring status to part of the main cast. Before taking on the role as Dr. Keller she previously played the Wraith child Ellia in the Stargate Atlantis episode "Instinct".[12] She also appeared in the 2010 Sci-Fi film, Mothman, under direction from Sheldon Wilson.[10][13]
Also in 2010, Staite guest starred in an episode of Warehouse 13 as the love interest of Sheldon (played by Sean Maher, who played her love interest in Firefly), and in 2011, she guest-starred on an episode of Supernatural as a former love-interest of Sam's.[14]
In 2012, Staite was a series regular on The L.A. Complex, in which she portrayed Raquel Westbrook, a struggling actress.[15] The show aired in Canada on CTV and MuchMusic and in the U.S. on The CW.[16] She also appeared recently in an episode of The Listener. Staite appeared in 10 episodes of the AMC crime drama, The Killing, as Detective Stephen Holder's girlfriend Caroline Swift, from 2013–14.[17]
Personal life
Staite was married to actor Matt Anderson from 2003 to 2011.[18] In May 2015, she became engaged to her boyfriend Charlie Ritchie.[19][20] Later the same month, she announced she was pregnant with her first child, a boy.[21][22] On December 9, 2015 she announced the birth of her son Wilder Cathcart Ritchie.[23] She married Charlie Ritchie on July 23, 2016.[24]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Gold Diggers: The Secret of Bear Mountain | Samantha | |
| 1996 | Carpool | Soap Opera Actress | |
| 2002 | Cheats | Teddy Blue | |
| 2005 | Serenity | Kaylee | |
| 2009 | After Dusk They Come | Liz | Straight-to-video |
| 2011 | The Pact | Anna | Short film |
| 2015 | She Who Must Burn | Margaret | [25] |
| 2015 | 40 Below and Falling | Kate Carter | |
| 2015 | How to Plan an Orgy in a Small Town | Cassie Cranston | [26] |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Posing: Inspired by Three Real Stories | Jennifer Lanahan | Television film |
| 1992 | The Odyssey | Labelia | Episode: "The Believers" |
| 1993 | Liar, Liar | Dorianna | Television film; aired in the U.S. as Liar, Liar: Between Father and Daughter |
| 1993 | The Only Way Out | Alexandra Carlisle | Television film |
| 1994 | The Odyssey | Labelia | Episode: "The Prophecy" |
| 1994 | Are You Afraid of the Dark? | Kelly | Episode: "The Tale of Watcher's Woods" |
| 1995 | Are You Afraid of the Dark? | Cody | Episode: "The Tale of the Unfinished Painting" |
| 1995 | The X-Files | Amy Jacobs | Episode: "Oubliette" |
| 1996 | The Prisoner of Zenda, Inc. | Theresa | Television film |
| 1996 | Space Cases | Catalina | Main role (season 1), 15 episodes |
| 1996–1997 | Flash Forward | Rebecca "Becca" Fisher | Lead role, 26 episodes |
| 1997–1999 | Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show | Tiara VanHorn | Recurring role, 5 episodes |
| 1998–2001 | Da Vinci's Inquest | Gabriella Da Vinci | Recurring role, 13 episodes |
| 1999 | So Weird | Callie Snow | Episode: "Siren" |
| 1999 | Sabrina: The Animated Series | Voice role, 4 episodes | |
| 1999 | Nothing Too Good for a Cowboy | Sally Prentiss | Episodes: "Happy Trails", "Fools for Love" |
| 2000 | Higher Ground | Daisy Lipenowski | Main role, 22 episodes |
| 2001 | The Immortal | Danielle Jenkins | Episode: "Learning Curve" |
| 2001 | 2gether: The Series | Josie | Episode: "Kiss" |
| 2001 | Seven Days | Molly | Episode: "Empty Quiver" |
| 2002 | Roughing It | Susan Olivia Clemens | Television film |
| 2002 | Damaged Care | Bryanna (15–20 years) | Television film |
| 2002 | Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction | Carly / Shannon | Episode: "The Fine Line" |
| 2002 | Just Deal | Laurel | Recurring role, 8 episodes |
| 2002–2003 | Firefly | Kaylee Frye | Main role, 14 episodes |
| 2003 | Dead Like Me | Goth Girl | Episode: "Rest in Peace" |
| 2004 | Huff | Carolyn | Episode: Pilot |
| 2004 | Cold Squad | Thora Andrews | Episode: "Girlfriend in a Closet" |
| 2004 | Wonderfalls | Heidi Gotts | Recurring role, 4 episodes |
| 2005 | Widow on the Hill | Jenny Cavanaugh | Television film |
| 2005 | Stargate Atlantis | Ellia | Episode: "Instinct" |
| 2007–2009 | Stargate Atlantis | Dr. Jennifer Keller | Recurring role (season 4), main role (season 5), 33 episodes |
| 2010 | Mothman | Katharine Grant | Television film |
| 2010 | Warehouse 13 | Loretta | Episode: "Mild Mannered" |
| 2010 | Call Me Mrs. Miracle | Holly | Television film |
| 2011 | Doomsday Prophecy | Brook Calvin | Television film[27] |
| 2011 | Supernatural | Amy Pond | Episode: "The Girl Next Door" |
| 2012 | The L.A. Complex | Raquel Westbrook | Main role, 19 episodes |
| 2012–2013 | Animism: The Gods' Lake | Melody Ravensfall | Main role, 6 episodes |
| 2013 | The Listener | Lori Black | Episode: "Blast from the Past" |
| 2013 | The Christmas Ornament | Jenna | Television film |
| 2013 | State of Syn | Annika Drake | TV shorts, 6 episodes[28] |
| 2013–2014 | The Killing | Caroline Swift | Recurring role, 10 episodes |
| 2016 | Legends of Tomorrow | Dr. Bryce | Episode: "Progeny"[29] |
| 2016 | Castle | Erin Cherloff | Episode: "Much Ado About Murder" |
| 2016 | Undercover Wife | Monica Boland | Television film; also known as Not with His Wife |
| 2017 | Blindspot | Kiva Garen | Episode: "Regard a Mere Mad Rager" |
| 2017 | The Wrong Bed: Naked Pursuit | Stella Williams | Television film |
| 2017 | Same Time Next Week | Sarah | Television film |
| 2018 | The Detectives | Detective Penny Hart | Episode: "She Said" |
References
^ Lee, Michael (September 15, 2005). "Jewel Staite Interview". Radio Free Entertainment. Retrieved March 13, 2016..mw-parser-output cite.citation{font-style:inherit}.mw-parser-output q{quotes:"""""""'""'"}.mw-parser-output code.cs1-code{color:inherit;background:inherit;border:inherit;padding:inherit}.mw-parser-output .cs1-lock-free a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/65/Lock-green.svg/9px-Lock-green.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center}.mw-parser-output .cs1-lock-limited a,.mw-parser-output .cs1-lock-registration a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d6/Lock-gray-alt-2.svg/9px-Lock-gray-alt-2.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center}.mw-parser-output .cs1-lock-subscription a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/aa/Lock-red-alt-2.svg/9px-Lock-red-alt-2.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center}.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration{color:#555}.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription span,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration span{border-bottom:1px dotted;cursor:help}.mw-parser-output .cs1-hidden-error{display:none;font-size:100%}.mw-parser-output .cs1-visible-error{font-size:100%}.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration,.mw-parser-output .cs1-format{font-size:95%}.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-left,.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-wl-left{padding-left:0.2em}.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-right,.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-wl-right{padding-right:0.2em}
^ Media, Kohoot (May 3, 2013). "Jewel Staite! – Hal-Con". Hal-Con. Archived from the original on January 8, 2017. Retrieved January 7, 2017.
^ Scott, Tony (June 21, 1993). "Review: 'CBS Tuesday Movie Liar, Liar'". Variety. Retrieved December 30, 2015.
^ Everett, Todd (December 15, 1993). "Review: 'ABC Sunday Night Movie the Only Way Out'". Variety. Retrieved December 30, 2015.
^ "Ben Foster: 5 Things to Know About the Actor". The Hollywood Reporter. August 2, 2011. Retrieved December 30, 2015.
^ Zahed, Ramin (January 13, 2000). "Review: 'Higher Ground'". Variety. Retrieved December 30, 2015.
^ Speier, Michael (September 18, 2002). "Review: 'Firefly'". Variety. Retrieved December 30, 2015.
^ Morfoot, Addie (October 10, 2015). "NYCC: 'Firefly' Cast Members Discuss Possibility of Second Season". Variety. Retrieved December 30, 2015.
^ Snyder, Gabriel (March 2, 2004). "Whedon's 'Serenity' greenlit". Variety. Retrieved December 30, 2015.
^ ab Foy, Scott (November 10, 2009). "Firefly Star Encounters Mothman on Syfy". Dread Central. Retrieved December 31, 2013.
^ Perenson, Melissa (June 11, 2007). "Firefly's Staite Joins Atlantis". SciFi Wire (SciFi.com). Archived from the original on October 4, 2008. Retrieved November 30, 2008.
^ Barton, Steve (April 21, 2010). "Syfy's Mothman Spreads Its Wings in New Clip". Dread Central. Retrieved April 16, 2013.
^ Miska, Brad (April 21, 2010). "TV: First Look at 'Mothman' Creature in Clip". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved April 16, 2013.
^ Nguyen, Hanh (October 6, 2011). "Firefly's Jewel Staite on Sam's First Supernatural Kiss, Eating Brains". TV Guide. Retrieved December 30, 2015.
^ Lowry, Brian (January 10, 2012). "Review: 'The L.A. Complex'". Variety. Retrieved December 30, 2015.
^ Weisman, Jon (April 20, 2012). "CW acquires Canadian skein". Variety. Retrieved December 30, 2015.
^ Ng, Philiana (June 2, 2013). "'The Killing' Premiere: Linden and Holder Embark on a Brand New Mystery (Poll)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 30, 2015.
^ Staite, Jewel (December 13, 2011). "Happier Than a Pig In...:". Happy Opu. Retrieved April 16, 2013.
^ Staite, Jewel (May 16, 2015). "Sorry, boys. I'm off the market". Twitter. Retrieved May 16, 2015.
^ "Charlie Ritchie on Instagram". Instagram. May 16, 2015. Retrieved May 16, 2015.
^ Staite, Jewel (August 16, 2015). "Jewel Staite (@jewelstaite)". Instagram. Retrieved August 16, 2015.
^ "You think your year's been crazy? I'll show you crazy. We're having a baby! Due on my Dad's birthday, which caps off an already amazing surprise. I need me a teeny tiny Jayne hat". Instagram. May 26, 2015. Retrieved May 27, 2015.
^ "Wilder Cathcart Ritchie, born at 1:55am December 9 at almost 9 lbs! He's feisty, strong-willed, and totally adorable. Can't believe our good luck". Instagram. December 9, 2015. Retrieved December 9, 2015.
^ "I'm getting married today. Whoa".
^ Harvey, Dennis (November 23, 2015). "Film Review: 'She Who Must Burn'". Variety. Retrieved December 30, 2015.
^ Vlessing, Etan (August 5, 2014). "Jewel Staite Lands Lead in 'How to Plan an Orgy in a Small Town'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 30, 2015.
^ Ng, Philiana (July 26, 2011). "'Firefly,' 'CSI: NY' Actors Star in Syfy Telepics". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 30, 2015.
^ Spangler, Todd (December 12, 2013). "Sci-Fi Series 'State of Syn', Running on Hulu Next Year, to Get Google Glass Game". Variety. Retrieved December 30, 2015.
^ Mitovich, Matt Webb (January 7, 2016). "Legends of Tomorrow: Jewel Staite Cast as a Future Genius With Ties to...?". TV Line. Retrieved March 13, 2016.
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