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 (2019–2022) and Murdoch Mysteries (2018–present), the Freeform series Shadowhunters (2016), and the Netflix series Between (2015).[1][2][3]
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 Garnett in 2022 | |
| Born | Shailene Garnett Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
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| Years active | 2012–present |
Throughout her career, Garnett has also appeared in the feature films The Dirties and Best Man Holiday (both 2013), and the web series Out with Dad (2011–2012) and Teenagers (2015–2017).
Early life
editBorn and raised in Montreal, Quebec, Garnett worked in an elementary school as a teacher's assistant prior to beginning her career as an actress in Toronto.[4]
Career
editGarnett began acting in the early 2010s when she moved to Toronto, 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]
From 2019 to 2022, Garnett has portrayed Iris Beals in Diggstown.[13][14][15]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2011 | Dual Suspects | Kitabel Jones | Episode: "Date with Death" |
| 2011–2012 | Out with Dad | Alicia's Friend | Web series; 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" |
| 2019–2022 | Diggstown | Iris Beals | Main role; 12 episodes |
References
edit- ^ a b c "CBC.ca - Program Guide - Personalities - Shailene Garnett". www.cbc.ca. Retrieved May 16, 2021.
- ^ a b "Exclusive Interview with Shadowhunters' Shailene Garnett". TalkNerdyWithUs. February 23, 2016. Retrieved March 17, 2019.
- ^ "IN BED WITH: Actress Shailene Garnett". Sleepenvie. Retrieved May 16, 2021.
- ^ a b "Shailene Garnett - Cast - Diggstown". www.cbc.ca. Retrieved March 17, 2019.
- ^ "Shailene Garnett". IMDb. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Interview: Shailene Garnett talks about The Dirties, Krissy B. and Bullying". Scene Creek. October 1, 2013. Retrieved March 17, 2019.
- ^ "Introducing Shailene Garnett as Maureen!". Freeform.com. Retrieved March 17, 2019.
- ^ "Review: 77 Days". Scene Creek. October 14, 2016. Retrieved May 16, 2021.
- ^ "77 DAYS". Festival International du Film black de Montréal. Retrieved May 16, 2021.
- ^ "77 DAYS". Toronto Black Film Festival. Retrieved May 16, 2021.
- ^ "Staying Sober: '77 Days' At Reelworld Film Festival". Shedoesthecity. October 11, 2016. Retrieved May 16, 2021.
- ^ "CBC Renews Original Legal Dramas "Burden of Truth" and "Diggstown"". The Futon Critic. July 21, 2020.
- ^ Vlessing, Etan (January 26, 2021). "Fox Buys Canadian Legal Drama 'Diggstown'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 17, 2021.
- ^ "Vinessa Antoine on how 'Diggstown' changed representation on Canadian TV". thestar.com. October 12, 2022. Retrieved March 10, 2023.