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Quick facts for kids Crystal Reed
Reed in 2013
Born	Crystal Marie Reed (1985-02-06) February 6, 1985 (age 40) Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Occupation	Actress
Years active	2010–present

Crystal Marie Reed, born on February 6, 1985, is an American actress. She is well-known for playing Allison Argent in the TV show Teen Wolf from 2011 to 2014. She left the show after its third season. However, she returned for a guest role in the fifth season. In that episode, she played Allison's ancestor, Marie-Jeanne Valet. Crystal Reed also played Allison Argent again in the movie Teen Wolf: The Movie, which came out in 2023.

Crystal Reed also starred as Sofia Falcone in the fourth season of the TV series Gotham from 2017 to 2018. She played the main character, Abby Arcane, in the show Swamp Thing in 2019. She has also appeared in movies like Skyline (2010), Crush (2013), Too Late (2015), and Ghostland (2018).

Crystal Reed's Early Life and Education

Crystal Reed grew up in Detroit, Michigan. Her parents were of Polish and Native American backgrounds. She was raised in a Catholic family. She also mentioned attending a Baptist church when she was younger. She said she did not enjoy it and felt she did not fit in.

She finished high school at Roseville High School in Roseville in 2003. Crystal started studying dance when she was very young. In high school, she was a dance captain. She was also very active in her local community theater. She performed in musicals like Annie, Fiddler on the Roof, and Grease.

She went to Wayne State University and joined their Bachelor of Fine Arts program. However, she left the program because she wondered if it was the right path for her. She felt the program was very strict about acting methods. She questioned if a degree was truly needed to be an artist. After leaving, she moved to Chicago. There, she performed in several local plays. In December 2008, she moved to Hollywood. She wanted to start a career in movies and TV shows.

Crystal Reed's Acting Career

Crystal Reed at PaleyFest in 2012

In 2010, Crystal Reed appeared as a guest star in several TV shows. These included CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, CSI: NY, Rizzoli & Isles, and The Hard Times of RJ Berger.

In 2011, she started her role as Allison Argent in the MTV series Teen Wolf. Before the third season, Crystal wanted to try new things. She wanted to explore other creative parts of filmmaking. She talked to the show's executive producer, Jeff Davis, who supported her choice. Crystal left the show in March 2014. Her character, Allison Argent, died at the end of the third season. Crystal also mentioned that her age difference from her character was a reason for leaving. By the end of season three, Crystal was 29 years old, but she was playing a 17-year-old.

On February 23, 2016, she appeared in the episode "The Maid of Gévaudan." In this episode, she played Marie-Jeanne Valet. This character was the first Argent werewolf hunter. While promoting Gotham, Crystal Reed said she would love to be part of a Teen Wolf reboot or spin-off.

Crystal Reed has also been in several films. These include Skyline and Crazy, Stupid, Love. She starred in the horror film Ghostland. This movie was written and directed by French filmmaker Pascal Laugier. Ghostland was first released in France on March 14, 2018.

On July 22, 2017, Crystal Reed was chosen for a role in the fourth season of the Fox TV series Gotham. She played Sofia Falcone, who is the daughter of Carmine Falcone. The fourth season of Gotham started on September 21, 2017. Crystal Reed was the first actress to play Sofia Falcone in a TV show or movie.

On September 6, 2018, it was announced that Crystal Reed would star in the DC Universe TV series Swamp Thing. She played Abby Arcane. Abby is a smart and caring doctor from the CDC. She goes back to her hometown in Louisiana. There, she investigates what seems to be a deadly swamp-born virus. But she soon finds out that the swamp holds magical and scary secrets. Swamp Thing first aired on May 31, 2019.

In September 2021, it was announced that a Teen Wolf reunion movie was planned for Paramount+. Jeff Davis returned as the screenwriter and executive producer. Most of the original cast members, including Crystal Reed, were set to return. The movie was released on January 26, 2023.

Crystal Reed's Personal Life

Crystal Reed has shared that she moved away from her hometown. She felt it was "small-minded" and not accepting of things she believed in.

She supported Hillary Clinton during the 2016 United States presidential election.

Crystal Reed enjoys playing golf when she is not busy with acting.

Crystal Reed's Film and TV Roles

Crystal Reed at San Diego Comic-Con in 2012

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