Rachel Skarsten

Known for ActingBorn 1985-04-23 (age 41)Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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.Read more

Movies & web series

For Love

Little Men

Reign

Wynonna Earp

Lost Girl

Nurses

Imposters

Virginia's Run

The Vow

Molly's Game

Republic of Doyle

Batwoman

Timeless Love

The Listener

The Christmas Charade

Jazz Ramsey: A K-9 Mystery

Christmas Island

Made... The Movie

The Royal Nanny

The Famous Jett Jackson

Tracker

Marry Me at Christmas

In My Dreams

Birds of Prey

Twice in a Lifetime

The Red Dress

Transporter: The Series

Fifty Shades of Grey

Jewel

American Pie Presents: Beta House

Jack Brooks: Monster Slayer

Angels in the Infield

Fear of the Dark

Servitude

Acquainted

Screech Owls