Rachel Skarsten
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.
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- 2024 · The Christmas Charade as Whitney
- 2024 · Jazz Ramsey: A K-9 Mystery as Jazz Ramsey
- 2023 · Christmas Island as Kate Gabriel
- 2022 · The Royal Nanny as Claire Champion
- 2020 · Nurses as Lily Dawson
- 2019 · Timeless Love as Megan Murphy
- 2019 · Batwoman as Alice / Beth Kane
- 2019 · Acquainted as Claire
- 2018 · For Love as Charlotte Dumaine
- 2017 · Molly's Game as Leah
- 2017 · Marry Me at Christmas as Madeline Krug
- 2017 · Imposters as Poppy Langmore
- 2016 · Wynonna Earp as Eliza Shapiro
- 2015 · In My Dreams as Jessa
- 2015 · The Red Dress as
- 2015 · Fifty Shades of Grey as Andrea
- 2013 · Reign as Elizabeth I of England
- 2012 · Transporter: The Series as Delia Weigert
- 2012 · Servitude as Alex
- 2012 · The Vow as Rose
- 2010 · Lost Girl as Tamsin
- 2010 · Made... The Movie as
- 2010 · Republic of Doyle as Veronica Frye
- 2009 · The Listener as Elyse
- 2007 · American Pie Presents: Beta House as Sharon
- 2007 · Jack Brooks: Monster Slayer as Eve
- 2003 · Fear of the Dark as Heather Fontaine
- 2002 · Birds of Prey as Dinah Lance / Black Canary
- 2002 · Virginia's Run as Caroline Lofton
- 2001 · Tracker as Jamie Swenson / Lontoria
- 2001 · Screech Owls as
- 2001 · Jewel as Raylene Hilburn (Age 14)
- 2000 · Angels in the Infield as Brigitte
- 1999 · Twice in a Lifetime as Young Julie Adams
- 1998 · Little Men as
- 1998 · The Famous Jett Jackson as