Simone Kessell
New Zealand actress (born 1975)
Simone Kessell | |
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Born | (1975-08-19) August 19, 1975 (age 49) Auckland, New Zealand |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1992–present |
Spouse | Gregor Jordan |
Children | 2 |
Simone Kessell (born 19 August 1975) is a New Zealand television actress known for her role as Lt. Alicia Washington in the short-lived Fox science fiction television series Terra Nova.[1] In 2016, Kessell starred opposite Ray Winstone on the short-lived ABC prime-time television fantasy soap opera Of Kings and Prophets.[2] As of 2023[update] she co-stars on the Showtime series Yellowjackets.
Personal life
Kessell was born in Auckland to a Māori mother, of Ngāti Tūwharetoa and Ngāi Te Rangi descent,[3] and a Pākehā father of European descent.[4] She is married to Australian director Gregor Jordan. They have two sons, Jack and Beau.[3]
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2001 | Stickmen | Karen | |
Lotto | Short | ||
2003 | Liquid Bridge | Jeanne | |
2005 | Sum of Existence | Dr. Juliet King | |
2008 | The Informers | Nina Metro | |
Frost/Nixon | Airport Check-In Woman | ||
2009 | Blue Boy | Mrs. Jordan | Short |
2011 | Burning Man | Oscar's Teacher | |
2013 | The Lovers | Clara Coldstream | |
2015 | San Andreas | Kim Swann | |
2017 | 2:22 | Serena | |
1% | Hayley | ||
2022 | Muru | Maria |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1992 | Homeward Bound | Hannah Tumai | |
1994 | Hercules and the Amazon Women | Jana | TV film |
Hercules and the Circle of Fire | Girl / Hag | TV film | |
Hercules in the Underworld | Girl / Hag | TV film | |
High Tide | Young Tennis Star | Episode: "Party Time", "Match Point" | |
The Cartoon Company | Presenter | ||
1995–96 | Hercules: The Legendary Journeys | Rena | Episode: "What's in a Name?", "The Wedding of Alcmene" |
1996 | G.P. | Joanne Mills | Episode: "Someone to Turn To" |
McLeod's Daughters | Jodi Wilcox | TV film | |
Return to Treasure Island | Coral | TV film | |
1997 | Xena: Warrior Princess | Miss Messini | Episode: "Here She Comes... Miss Amphipolis" |
Heartbreak High | Aurora | Episode: "5.23", "5.24" | |
1998 | The Violent Earth | Gabrielle | TV miniseries |
Medivac | Dr. Stella O'Shaughness | Lead role | |
1999 | Water Rats | Eleni Spartels | Episode: "Cut-off Point" |
Wildside | Roxanne Tate | Episode: "2.16" | |
Greenstone | Marama | ||
Stingers | Despina Polo | Episode: "Counting the Beat" | |
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys | Havisha | Episode: "We'll Always Have Cyprus" | |
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys | Kayla | Episode: "Love, Amazon Style" | |
BeastMaster | Hyppolyte | Episode: "Amazons" | |
Airtight | Portia | TV film | |
2000 | Farscape | Finzzi | Episode: "Dream a Little Dream" |
2001 | The Lost World | Danielle | Episode: "Voodoo Queen" |
Hard Knox | Delicious Malicious | TV film | |
All Saints | Naomi Fisher | Episode: "The Sign", "Behind Closed Doors" | |
2002 | Mataku | Virginia | Episode: "The God Child" |
2003 | White Collar Blue | Kaz | Episode: "2.4", "2.5" |
2005 | CSI: Miami | Agent Maxwell | Episode: "From the Grave" |
2007 | Criminal Minds | Sarah Danlin | Episode: "Jones" |
2009 | Underbelly: A Tale of Two Cities | Isabelle Wilson | Recurring role |
Reaper | Sally | Episode: "No Reaper Left Behind" | |
Fringe | Nurse / Shapeshifting Soldier | Episode: "A New Day in the Old Town" | |
2011 | Panic at Rock Island | Louise Olsson | TV film |
Terra Nova | Lt. Alicia Washington | Recurring role | |
2014 | Fat Tony & Co. | Tamara Chippindall | Recurring role |
2014–15 | Wonderland | Sasha Clarke | Supporting role (series 2–3) |
2016 | Of Kings and Prophets | Queen Ahinoam | Lead role |
2017 | A Bunch of Dicks | Michelle Deportes | Web short |
2018 | The Crossing | Rebecca | Lead role |
Pine Gap | Belle James | ||
2019–2020 | Reckoning | Paige Serrato | |
2022 | Obi-Wan Kenobi | Breha Organa | Miniseries, 2 episodes |
Our Flag Means Death | Mother Teach | Recurring role | |
My Life Is Murder | Faith Cooper | Episode: Rising Angel | |
2023 | The Night Agent | Emma Campbell | Episode: The Call |
2023–present | Yellowjackets | adult Charlotte "Lottie" Matthews | Season 2 |
2023 | Wellmania | Helen King | 3 episodes |
2024 | Hard Home | Mary | Lead, TV film[5] |
TBA | The Last Frontier | Sarah Remnick | Upcoming series |
References
- ^ Nellie Andreeva (9 August 2011). "TV CASTINGS ROUNDUP: 'AMC' Creator To Appear On Soap, Slew Of Actors Join Series". Deadline. Retrieved 16 May 2015.
- ^ Denise Petski (10 March 2015). "Oliver Rix & Simone Kessell Get Lead Roles in ABC Pilot 'Of Kings And Prophets' - Deadline". Deadline. Retrieved 16 May 2015.
- ^ a b Awarau, Aroha (29 September 2022). "Simone Kessell on Making it big in Hollywood". WOMAN. Retrieved 4 March 2024.
- ^ Wickman, Kase (21 March 2023). "Surviving Womanhood and Hollywood With 'Yellowjackets' Star Simone Kessell". Vanity Fair. Retrieved 4 March 2024.
- ^ "High-Tech House Revenge Thriller Movie 'Hard Home' Official Trailer | FirstShowing.net". www.firstshowing.net. 25 May 2024. Retrieved 7 June 2024.
External links
- Simone Kessell at IMDb