Rachel Skarsten
Biography: 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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Birthday: April 23, 1985
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The Vow
2012-02-05
The Vow
Overview: Happy young married couple Paige and Leo are, well, happy. Then a car accident puts Paige into a life-threatening coma. Upon awakening she has lost the previous five years of memories, including those of her beloved Leo, her wedding, a confusing relationship with her parents, or the ending of her relationship with her ex-fiance. Despite these complications, Leo endeavors to win her heart again and rebuild their marriage.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-02-05
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Jewel
2001-02-07
Jewel
Overview: In the 1940s a 40-year-old woman with five healthy children gives birth to a girl with Down's syndrome.
Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-02-07
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Virginia's Run
2002-03-03
Virginia's Run
Overview: A teenage girl, trying to come to terms with the death of her mother in a horse-riding accident, nurtures the foal of her mother's horse.
Genres: Drama Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-03-03
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Fear of the Dark
2003-09-28
Fear of the Dark
Overview: Twelve year old Ryan Billings has been diagnosed with an acute fear of the dark. He spends each night lying awake in torment, waiting and watching as the evil in the darkness grows stronger, feeding off his fear. His older brother Dale, suspects that there is nothing wrong with Ryan and that this is just a ploy for more attention. Regardless, he promises to watch over his little brother as their parents head off to a party for the night. Outside a storm rages and when the power goes out, darkness envelops the house. Ryan knows that tonight the evil has finally come to claim him. Dale desperately tries everything to try and calm him down, until the horrors in the dark make him realize Ryan had good reason to be so afraid!
Genres: Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-09-28
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Jack Brooks: Monster Slayer
2007-10-09
Jack Brooks: Monster Slayer
Overview: As a child Jack Brooks witnessed the brutal murder of his family. Now a young man he struggles with a pestering girlfriend, therapy sessions that resolve nothing, and night classes that barely hold his interest. After unleashing an ancient curse, Jack's Professor undergoes a transformation into something not-quite- human, and Jack is forced to confront some old demons... along with a few new ones.
Genres: Horror Action Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-10-09
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Made... The Movie
2010-08-24
Made... The Movie
Overview: Tells the story of an unpopular high school student as she pursues her dream of attaining a coveted spot on the cheerleading team.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-08-24
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Christmas Island
2023-11-11
Christmas Island
Overview: When a snowstorm diverts Kate's first private flight bound for Switzerland, to Christmas Island in Nova Scotia, she must team up with an air traffic controller to secure her dream job as the family's pilot.
Genres: TV Movie Comedy Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-11-11
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In My Dreams
2015-10-20
In My Dreams
Overview: Natalie and Nick are frustrated with their luck in romance. After tossing coins into a fountain, the two then begin dreaming about each other. But, according to fountain mythology, they only have a week to turn those dreams into reality.
Genres: Romance Drama Fantasy TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-10-20
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The Royal Nanny
2022-11-12
The Royal Nanny
Overview: Claire is an MI5 agent who goes undercover as the royal nanny. She must overcome the challenges of her assignment, like resisting the charms of Prince Colin, while keeping the family safe at Christmas.
Genres: TV Movie Comedy Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-11-12
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Fifty Shades of Grey
2015-02-11
Fifty Shades of Grey
Overview: When college senior Anastasia Steele steps in for her sick roommate to interview prominent businessman Christian Grey for their campus paper, little does she realize the path her life will take. Christian, as enigmatic as he is rich and powerful, finds himself strangely drawn to Ana, and she to him. Though sexually inexperienced, Ana plunges headlong into an affair -- and learns that Christian's true sexual proclivities push the boundaries of pain and pleasure.
Genres: Drama Romance Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-02-11
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Angels in the Infield
2000-04-09
Angels in the Infield
Overview: Bob "Bungler" Bugler is the celestial coach called in to assist struggling pitcher Eddie Everett. Laurel finds her prayers answered when a flock of outrageous angelic teammates crash her father's roster for what may be their best season yet.
Genres: Comedy TV Movie Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-04-09
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Jazz Ramsey: A K-9 Mystery
2024-08-02
Jazz Ramsey: A K-9 Mystery
Overview: When Jazz Ramsey and her crime detection dog Zeus stumble upon an old crime scene, the K-9 trainer, her star pup, and ex-boyfriend and lead detective Nick are thrown into the investigation.
Genres: Mystery
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-08-02
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The Red Dress
2015-04-03
The Red Dress
Overview: Rainer and Patricia move to Malta to reinvigorate their marriage after the loss of their child.
Genres: Thriller Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-04-03
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Molly's Game
2017-12-07
Molly's Game
Overview: Molly Bloom, a young skier and former Olympic hopeful becomes a successful entrepreneur (and a target of an FBI investigation) when she establishes a high-stakes, international poker game.
Genres: Drama Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-12-07
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Marry Me at Christmas
2017-10-28
Marry Me at Christmas
Overview: Organizing a Christmas wedding is a true treat for bridal boutique owner Madeline Krug. She loves the challenge of finding the perfect dress for the bride and orchestrating an exquisite event. What Madeline didn’t expect was to be swept off her feet by the bride’s gorgeous brother, movie star, Jonny Blaze. Jonny came to the quirky town of Fool’s Gold to support his sister -- not to fall in love. Yet Madeline is the most extraordinary woman he’s ever met, and she finds the real Jonny even more captivating than her celebrity crush. Will the action star be brave enough to take on the role of a lifetime?
Genres: Romance TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-10-28
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Servitude
2012-03-30
Servitude
Overview: A group of frustrated waiters at a kitschy steakhouse take over their restaurant for one final, glorious, revenge-filled night when they discover they are all about to be fired.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-03-30
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Acquainted
2019-04-05
Acquainted
Overview: Former classmates run into each other at a bar and form an unexpected bond.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-04-05
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Timeless Love
2019-12-26
Timeless Love
Overview: Megan seems to have the perfect life with a wonderful husband named Thomas and 2 adorable children. Then she finds herself awakening from a coma - and discovers she is not and has never been married. But when she meets Thomas for real, she seizes the chance to help him fall in love with her, again-for the first time.
Genres: Drama Romance TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-12-26
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For Love
2018-01-01
For Love
Overview: A woman grieving over the death of her fiance gets a mysterious phone call from him.
Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-01-01
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American Pie Presents: Beta House
2007-12-26
American Pie Presents: Beta House
Overview: Erik, Ryan, and Cooze start college and pledge the Beta House fraternity, presided over by none other than legendary Dwight Stifler. But chaos ensues when a fraternity of geeks threatens to stop the debauchery and the Betas have to make a stand for their right to party.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-12-26
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The Christmas Charade
2024-10-26
The Christmas Charade
Overview: A cautious librarian raised by home security experts finds herself in a real-life adventure when a blind date mix-up leads her into an undercover FBI operation. Forced to pose as the girlfriend of Special Agent Josh, she helps him track down an art thief targeting the Saint Nicholas Ruby at a Christmas Eve charity ball.
Genres: TV Movie Comedy Romance Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-10-26
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