Christine Adams (actress) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Christine Adams
Adams in 2017
Born	(1974-08-15) 15 August 1974 (age 51) Brentwood, England
Citizenship	United Kingdom United States
Alma mater	Middlesex University
Occupation	Actress model
Years active	1998–present
Children	2

Christine Adams (born 15 August 1974) is a British-American actress. She is famous for her roles in movies and TV shows. You might know her as Jessica in Batman Begins or as the superhero mom Lynn Pierce in the TV series Black Lightning.

Early Life and Education

Christine Adams was born in Brentwood, Essex, England, and she grew up in a town called Northampton. After finishing her early schooling, she went on to study at Middlesex University.

Acting Career

Adams started her acting career in 2004 with a main role in the TV mini-series NY-LON. After that, she appeared in many popular shows. She had guest roles in series like My Family, Doctor Who, Pushing Daisies, and Heroes.

Roles in Movies

Adams has been in several big movies. In 2005, she played Jessica in the superhero film Batman Begins. She also appeared in other films like Submerged, Eye of the Dolphin, and the science-fiction movie Tron: Legacy in 2010.

Starring on Television

Adams has had many important roles on television. In 2010, she starred as Lena Boudreaux in the ABC show The Whole Truth.

A year later, she played Mira in the science-fiction series Terra Nova. Mira was the leader of a group of rebels called the "Sixers."

From 2014 to 2015, she had a recurring role as Agent Anne Weaver in the Marvel series Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.. In 2016, she acted alongside David Schwimmer in the drama series Feed the Beast.

Playing a Superhero Mom

In 2017, Adams got one of her most famous roles. She was cast as Dr. Lynn Pierce in The CW's superhero show, Black Lightning. In the series, she played the smart and caring ex-wife of the main hero, Black Lightning, and the mother of two daughters with their own superpowers.

Personal Life

Christine Adams lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with her husband and their two daughters. She was born in the United Kingdom, but on October 16, 2019, she also became a citizen of the United States.

Selected Film and TV Roles

Here are some of the well-known movies and TV shows Christine Adams has appeared in:

• Batman Begins (2005) - She played Jessica in this popular superhero movie.
• Doctor Who (2005) - She guest-starred as Cathica in the episode "The Long Game".
• Heroes (2009) - She appeared as Dr. Madeline Gibson in one episode.
• Tron: Legacy (2010) - She played Claire Atkinson in this sci-fi adventure.
• Terra Nova (2011) - She was a main character, Mira, the leader of the "Sixers."
• Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2014–2015) - She played Agent Anne Weaver in the Marvel series.
• Black Lightning (2018–2021) - She starred as Dr. Lynn Pierce for the entire series.
• The Mandalorian (2023) - She had a role as a Quarren Captain in the Star Wars series.