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Simone Kessell
New Zealand actress (born 1975) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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.
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Career
Her early work included appearances in New Zealand and Australian productions like Hercules: The Legendary Journeys,[3] Xena: Warrior Princess,[3] Water Rats, and Medivac,[4] where she played Dr. Stella O'Shaughnessy. She also appeared in TV films such as McLeod's Daughters[4] and Return to Treasure Island.
Then, she expanded her career with roles in American series such as CSI: Miami, Criminal Minds, and Fringe.[5] In 2011, she portrayed Lieutenant Alicia Washington in the sci-fi series Terra Nova.[6]
More recently, Kessell played Breha Organa in the Obi-Wan Kenobi miniseries, and Mother Teach in Our Flag Means Death.[7] Since 2023, she has been part of the main cast in Yellowjackets, portraying the adult version of Lottie Matthews.[8]
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Personal life
Kessell was born in Auckland to a Māori mother, of Ngāti Tūwharetoa and Ngāi Te Rangi descent,[9] and a Pākehā father of European descent.[3] She is married to Australian director Gregor Jordan. They have two sons, Jack and Beau.[9]
Simone Kessell is also a pickleball player.[10] In 2024, she secured a gold medal in the women's singles (35+ age 4.0) and a silver in women's doubles at the Australian Pickleball Championships.[11] She serves as an ambassador for JOOLA Australia and captains the Brisbane Breakers in Major League Pickleball Australia.[10][12]
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Filmography
Film
Television
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References
External links
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