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.

Known For

Homepage http://www.rachelskarsten.com
Birth Location Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Born 1985-04-23

Movies

Christmas Island as Kate Gabriel
2023
The Royal Nanny as Claire Champion
2022
Timeless Love as Megan Murphy
2019
Acquainted as Claire
2019
For Love as Charlotte Dumaine
2018
Molly's Game as Leah
2017
Marry Me at Christmas as Madeline Krug
2017
In My Dreams as Jessa
2015
2015
Servitude as Alex
2012
The Vow as Rose
2012
Fear of the Dark as Heather Fontaine
2003
Virginia's Run as Caroline Lofton
2002
Jewel as Raylene Hilburn (Age 14)
2001
Angels in the Infield as Brigitte
2000
Rachel Skarsten hasn't worked on any movies or TV shows