Shailene Garnett

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Shailene Garnett
Born
Shailene Garnett

Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Occupation
  • Actress
  • filmmaker
Years active2012–present

Shailene Garnett is a Canadian actress and filmmaker. She is known for starring in a variety of television series, including the CBC Television series Diggstown (2019–present) and Murdoch Mysteries (2018–present), the Freeform series Shadowhunters (2016), and the Netflix series Between (2015).[1][2][3] She has also appeared in the feature films The Dirties and Best Man Holiday (both 2013).

Early life[]

Born and raised in Montreal, Quebec, Garnett worked in an elementary school as a teacher’s assistant prior to beginning her career as an actress.[4]

Career[]

Garnett began acting in the early 2010s, with supporting and guest roles in various short films, web series, and television productions.[4][5] In an interview, she said that the Olsen twins inspired her to pursue acting from a young age.[6]

In 2013, Garnett portrayed Krissy B. in Matt Johnson's film The Dirties; this marked her first feature film role.[7] That year, Garnett also appeared in the comedy drama film Best Man Holiday.[6]

In 2015, she achieved wider recognition with her role in the Netflix series Between, in which she played Ms. Symonds.[1] The following the year, she played Maureen for one season of the Freeform series Shadowhunters.[8] From 2015 to 2017, she portrayed Adele on the Canadian web series Teenagers.[2]

Garnett wrote, directed, produced, and starred in a short film titled 77 Days,[9] which screened at several film festivals throughout 2017, including the Reelworld Film Festival.[10][11] In an interview, Garnett said the film was inspired by a family member's struggle with addiction.[12]

Since 2018, she has played the recurring role of Nomi Johnston on the long-running CBC Television series Murdoch Mysteries.[1] Since 2019, Garnett has portrayed Iris Beals in Diggstown.[13][14]

Filmography[]

Year Title Role Notes
2011 Dual Suspects Kitabel Jones Episode: "Date with Death"
2011–2012 Out with Dad Alicia's Friend 4 episodes
2012 The L.A. Complex Reader Episode: "The Contract"
2012 Warehouse 13 Half-Dressed Woman Episode: "Personal Effects"
2012 Beauty and the Beast Keri Episode: “Out of Control”
2013 The Dirties Krissy B. Film
2013 The Listener Catrin Episode: "Buckle Up"
2013 Best Man Holiday Jordan's Assistant Film
2014 The Strain Sebastiane Episode: "For Services Rendered"
2014 Covert Affairs Joan's Assistant Recurring; 2 episodes
2015 Single Ladies Bronwyn Recurring; 2 episodes
2015 Between Ms. Symonds Recurring; 4 episodes
2015–2017 Teenagers Adele Web series; 14 episodes
2016 Shadowhunters Maureen Brown Recurring; 5 episodes
2016 77 Days Shay Also director, writer, producer
2018 Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan Teresa Lowe/Teresa Kang Recurring; 4 episodes
2018–present Murdoch Mysteries Nomi Johnston Recurring; 8 episodes
2019 Hudson & Rex Nancy Rubic Episode: "Haunted by the Past"
2019 Good Witch Natalie Episode: "The Treasure"
2019–present Diggstown Iris Beals Main role; 12 episodes

References[]

  1. ^ a b c "CBC.ca - Program Guide - Personalities - Shailene Garnett". www.cbc.ca. Retrieved May 16, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. ^ a b "Exclusive Interview with Shadowhunters' Shailene Garnett". TalkNerdyWithUs. February 23, 2016. Retrieved March 17, 2019.
  3. ^ "IN BED WITH: Actress Shailene Garnett". Sleepenvie. Retrieved May 16, 2021.
  4. ^ a b "Shailene Garnett - Cast - Diggstown". www.cbc.ca. Retrieved March 17, 2019.
  5. ^ "Shailene Garnett". IMDb. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
  6. ^ a b Style, Torontoverve Street (November 12, 2013). "TorontoVerve.:: Actress Shailene Garnett Dishes About Her Film The Dirties, Actor Terrence Howard & Mayor Rob Ford". TorontoVerve. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
  7. ^ "Interview: Shailene Garnett talks about The Dirties, Krissy B. and Bullying". Scene Creek. October 1, 2013. Retrieved March 17, 2019.
  8. ^ "Introducing Shailene Garnett as Maureen!". Freeform.com. Retrieved March 17, 2019.
  9. ^ "Review: 77 Days". Scene Creek. October 14, 2016. Retrieved May 16, 2021.
  10. ^ "77 DAYS". Festival International du Film black de Montréal. Retrieved May 16, 2021.
  11. ^ "77 DAYS". Toronto Black Film Festival. Retrieved May 16, 2021.
  12. ^ "Staying Sober: '77 Days' At Reelworld Film Festival". Shedoesthecity. October 11, 2016. Retrieved May 16, 2021.
  13. ^ "CBC Renews Original Legal Dramas "Burden of Truth" and "Diggstown"". The Futon Critic. July 21, 2020.
  14. ^ Vlessing, Etan (January 26, 2021). "Fox Buys Canadian Legal Drama 'Diggstown'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 17, 2021.

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