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Lyndie Greenwood
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Greenwood in 2016.
Born (1983-06-06) June 6, 1983 (age 42)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Occupation Actress
Years active 2009–present

Lyndie Greenwood is a talented actress from Canada. She was born on June 6, 1983. She is well-known for her roles in popular TV shows. These include playing Sonya in Nikita and Jenny Mills in Sleepy Hollow. In 2019, she also joined the show The Expanse as Dr. Elvi Okoye. Since 2021, Lyndie has starred in many movies for the Hallmark Channel.

Lyndie Greenwood's Acting Journey

Lyndie Greenwood grew up in Toronto, Canada. She loved to dance and also learned martial arts. She went to many schools to study acting, singing, and musical theater. In 2006, she earned a science degree from the University of Toronto.

Early Roles and TV Appearances

Lyndie's first movie role was in a Canadian film called Pinkville. She first appeared on TV in an episode of The Listener. She then made guest appearances on many other TV shows. These included Rookie Blue, Flashpoint, and Lost Girl. She also had small roles in short films like The Exit. She said playing Jenn in The Exit was one of her favorite roles.

Breakthrough Roles in TV Series

Lyndie's career really took off in 2011. She was cast as Sonya in The CW's exciting series Nikita. Her role was so popular that she continued to appear in seasons 3 and 4.

In August 2013, she got a recurring role in FOX's Sleepy Hollow. By January 2014, she became a main cast member for the show's second season. She played the character Jennifer "Jenny" Mills.

Recent Work in Science Fiction and Comedy

In 2019, Lyndie joined the cast of the science fiction series The Expanse. She played Dr. Elvi Okoye, a biologist. This role was a recurring part of the show's fourth season. She also appeared as a guest in seasons five and six.

Lyndie started starring in Hallmark movies in 2021. She took on leading roles starting with Girlfriendship in 2022. She starred alongside Tamera Mowry-Housley and Krystal Joy Brown in that film.

In 2023, Lyndie starred in the comedy series Shelved on CTV. She played the main character, Wendy Yarmouth. Lyndie and her castmates were nominated for an award in 2024. They were recognized for Best Ensemble Performance, Comedy at the Canadian Screen Awards.

Lyndie Greenwood's Film and TV Shows

Lyndie Greenwood has appeared in many films and television series.

Movies

Year Title Role Notes
2009 Pinkville Natalie Anders
2010 This Movie Is Broken Blake's Girlfriend
The Exit Jenn Short film
Sundays at Tiffany's Jane's Friend #2 TV movie
Little Phoenix and the Fists of Fury Phoenix Short film
2011 Furstenau Mysteries Clara Short film
2013 The Husband Bartender
2015 Tales from the Darkside Joss TV movie
2016 Cut to the Chase Nola Barnes
2017 Flint Adina Banks TV movie
2021 Every Time a Bell Rings Maizy TV movie
2022 Girlfriendship Renee TV movie
2022 Holiday Heritage Ella TV movie
2023 Magic in Mistletoe April TV movie
2024 CrimeTime: Free Fall Hadley TV movie

Television Shows

Year Title Role Notes
2009 The Listener Admissions Nurse Episode: "Inside the Man"
2010 Rookie Blue Keisha Episode: "Bullet Proof"
Flashpoint Kelly Episode: "Follow the Leader"
Being Erica Kendra Episode: "Moving on Up"
2011 Covert Affairs Nurse Episode: "Begin the Begin"
2011-13 Nikita Sonya Recurring cast: seasons 2-4
2012 Lost Girl Lana Episode: "Table for Fae"
Saving Hope Dalia Episode: "Blindness"
Degrassi Roots manager Episode: "Building a Mystery: Part 1"
2013-17 Sleepy Hollow Jennifer "Jenny" Mills Recurring cast: season 1, main cast: seasons 2-4
2014 Partners Danni Parker Episode: "Another Man's Wingtips"
2018-19 Star Megan Jetter Recurring cast: season 3
2018-21 S.W.A.T. Erika Rogers Recurring cast: Season 1 & Season 4
2019-22 The Expanse Dr. Elvi Okoye Recurring cast: season 4, guest: seasons 5-6
2020 Into the Dark Susan Episode: "Pooka Lives!"
2023 Shelved Wendy Yarmouth Series lead
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