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
ActingBirthday
April 23, 1985Gender
FemaleKnown Movie Credits
19Place of birth
Toronto, Ontario, CanadaAlso known as
Rachel Alice Marie Skarsten, Рэйчел Скарстен![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/bgeqmHfkeFYMXaqr6ReSfN1TWOG.jpg)
Cast credits
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Fear of the Dark
Heather Fontaine![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/1i7xH58ZcFaJ2vjjS0vNkhB0muv.jpg)
Virginia's Run
Caroline Lofton![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/xAieCaFdEiIwhHS7FKcltPDUnRc.jpg)
Jack Brooks: Monster Slayer
Eve![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/BEt4Drm3llvuUi7UndHvHJJxQc.jpg)
Made... The Movie
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Molly's Game
Leah![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/2eDkbLdJncFGiSDrpkUrYj8qv0q.jpg)
In My Dreams
Jessa![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/63kGofUkt1Mx0SIL4XI4Z5AoSgt.jpg)
Fifty Shades of Grey
Andrea![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/9S9s6zh9C0r5FUS1IHHgFfyOrRu.jpg)
The Red Dress
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Marry Me at Christmas
Madeline Krug![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/4lM22JmgF2E9gLnKvQCeaUhwpXq.jpg)
Servitude
Alex![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/f3I1iKaOc20d1ZofYTV6dycufnm.jpg)
Acquainted
Claire![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/owH4AZj42ME7WIGDbBS9rnBdeiU.jpg)
Timeless Love
Megan Murphy![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/j7eGbwVb9hTaRFWMlSa7C1OYp3T.jpg)
American Pie Presents: Beta House
Sharon![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/qHNjcjKa6VHJsa0Eu0DHl2BaYw3.jpg)
The Vow
Rose![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/svpc5CdExIpsNkX091K70HY8gpm.jpg)
The Royal Nanny
Claire Champion![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/3SntEdGZpmMxnfHAnhO66HYRrtV.jpg)
Jewel
Raylene Hilburn (Age 14)![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/Aw3ApBYlH0KIJ377vcUiqbPMth5.jpg)
Christmas Island
Kate Gabriel![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/bimGb9CkgRLKk7DeYrfMMMlLtDc.jpg)
Angels in the Infield
Brigitte