Cara Gee facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Cara Gee
Gee at the CFC Annual Gala in 2018
Born	(1983-07-18) July 18, 1983 (age 42) Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Occupation	Actress
Years active	2011–present
Spouse(s)	Richard de Klerk ​ (m. 2019)​

Cara Gee (born July 18, 1983) is a Canadian actress who has appeared in movies, television shows, and stage plays. She is famous for her roles in the TV series Strange Empire and the science-fiction show The Expanse.

Gee is a proud member of the Ojibwe people, one of Canada's largest Indigenous groups. The magazine Forbes has called her "one of the most prominent indigenous women in the entertainment industry."

Early Life

Cara Gee was born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. She grew up in the town of Aurora, Ontario. As an Ojibwe person, her heritage is an important part of her identity and her work as an actress.

Acting Career

Starting on Stage

Gee began her career as a stage actress in Toronto, Ontario. She performed in many plays, including some based on books by famous Canadian writers like Margaret Atwood and Tomson Highway. Her work on stage helped her become a well-known actress in Canada.

Movie and TV Success

Gee's first major movie was Empire of Dirt. Her performance was so good that she was nominated for a Canadian Screen Award, which is like a Canadian Oscar. She also won a Special Jury award at the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival and a Best Actress award at the American Indian Film Festival. In 2013, the Toronto festival named her one of its "Rising Stars."

After her movie success, Gee appeared in TV shows like King and Republic of Doyle. In 2014, she had a main role in the TV series Strange Empire. She also starred in a popular web series called Inhuman Condition.

The Expanse

Gee in 2018

From 2017 to 2022, Gee played Camina Drummer in the popular science-fiction series The Expanse. Drummer is a tough and respected leader who fights for her people.

Many people praised Gee's performance. Her character's story was important for showing Indigenous experiences, like the struggle to keep one's culture alive. This role made her famous around the world.

Personal Life

Gee married fellow actor Richard de Klerk in 2019. While filming the fifth season of The Expanse, she was eight months pregnant with their child.

Famous Roles

Here are some of Cara Gee's most well-known roles in movies and television.

Key Film Roles

• Empire of Dirt (2013) as Lena Mahikan
• The Carmilla Movie (2017) as Emily Brontë
• The Call of the Wild (2020) as Françoise
• Bones of Crows (2022) as Percy Whallach

Key Television Roles

• Strange Empire (2014–2015) as Kat Loving
• Inhuman Condition (2016) as Tamar
• The Expanse (2017–2022) as Camina Drummer
• Sweet Tooth (2024) as Siana

She also voiced the character of Camina Drummer in the 2023 video game The Expanse: A Telltale Series.

Awards

Gee has been recognized for her talent with several awards and nominations.

• Nominated for Best Actress at the 2nd Canadian Screen Awards for Empire of Dirt.
• Won a Special Jury Award at the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival for Empire of Dirt.
• Won Best Actress at the American Indian Film Festival for Empire of Dirt.

See also

In Spanish: Cara Gee para niños