Shailene Garnett facts for kids
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Shailene Garnett
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Shailene Garnett in 2022
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Shailene Garnett
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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Shailene Garnett is a talented actress and filmmaker from Canada. She is well-known for her roles in many popular TV shows. These include the CBC Television series Diggstown and Murdoch Mysteries. She also appeared in the Freeform series Shadowhunters and the Netflix series Between.
During her career, Shailene has also acted in movies like The Dirties and Best Man Holiday. She has also been part of web series such as Out with Dad and Teenagers.
Early Life
Shailene Garnett was born and grew up in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Before she started her acting career, she worked as a helper for teachers in an elementary school. She later moved to Toronto to begin acting.
Acting Career
Shailene started acting in the early 2010s after moving to Toronto. She began with smaller roles in short films, web series, and TV shows. In an interview, she shared that the famous Olsen twins inspired her to become an actress when she was young.
In 2013, Shailene played Krissy B. in the movie The Dirties. This was her first role in a full-length film. That same year, she also appeared in the comedy-drama movie Best Man Holiday.
In 2015, Shailene became more widely recognized for her role as Ms. Symonds in the Netflix series Between. The next year, she played Maureen for one season of the Freeform series Shadowhunters. From 2015 to 2017, she also played Adele in the Canadian web series Teenagers.
Shailene also wrote, directed, and produced a short film called 77 Days. She also starred in it. This film was shown at several film festivals in 2017, including the Reelworld Film Festival.
Since 2018, Shailene has played Nomi Johnston in the long-running CBC Television series Murdoch Mysteries. This is a role she plays often. From 2019 to 2022, she played Iris Beals in the series Diggstown.
Film and TV Roles
Shailene Garnett has appeared in many different films and television shows. Here is a list of some of her roles:
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2011 | Dual Suspects | Kitabel Jones | Episode: "Date with Death" |
| 2011–2012 | Out with Dad | Alicia's Friend | Web series; 4 episodes |
| 2012 | The L.A. Complex | Reader | Episode: "The Contract" |
| 2012 | Warehouse 13 | Half-Dressed Woman | Episode: "Personal Effects" |
| 2012 | Beauty and the Beast | Keri | Episode: “Out of Control” |
| 2013 | The Dirties | Krissy B. | Film |
| 2013 | The Listener | Catrin | Episode: "Buckle Up" |
| 2013 | Best Man Holiday | Jordan's Assistant | Film |
| 2014 | The Strain | Sebastiane | Episode: "For Services Rendered" |
| 2014 | Covert Affairs | Joan's Assistant | Recurring; 2 episodes |
| 2015 | Single Ladies | Bronwyn | Recurring; 2 episodes |
| 2015 | Between | Ms. Symonds | Recurring; 4 episodes |
| 2015–2017 | Teenagers | Adele | Web series; 14 episodes |
| 2016 | Shadowhunters | Maureen Brown | Recurring; 5 episodes |
| 2016 | 77 Days | Shay | Also director, writer, producer |
| 2018 | Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan | Teresa Lowe/Teresa Kang | Recurring; 4 episodes |
| 2018–present | Murdoch Mysteries | Nomi Johnston | Recurring; 8 episodes |
| 2019 | Hudson & Rex | Nancy Rubic | Episode: "Haunted by the Past" |
| 2019 | Good Witch | Natalie | Episode: "The Treasure" |
| 2019–2022 | Diggstown | Iris Beals | Main role; 12 episodes |
