About
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...
Known for
Lost GirlSeries • 2010
Fifty Shades of GreyMovie • 2015
Wynonna EarpSeries • 2016
The ListenerSeries • 2009
ReignSeries • 2013
BatwomanSeries • 2019
Republic of DoyleSeries • 2010
Twice in a LifetimeSeries • 1999
ImpostersSeries • 2017
NursesSeries • 2020
Molly's GameMovie • 2017
Transporter: The SeriesSeries • 2013
Birds of PreySeries • 2002
American Pie Presents: Beta HouseMovie • 2007
The Famous Jett JacksonSeries • 1998
TrackerSeries • 2001
The VowMovie • 2012
In My DreamsMovie • 2015
Fear of the DarkMovie • 2003
Timeless LoveMovie • 2019
Christmas IslandMovie • 2023
The Royal NannyMovie • 2022
Marry Me at ChristmasMovie • 2017
Jack Brooks: Monster SlayerMovie • 2007