Jewel Staite
Jewel Staite
Firefly; Stargate: Atlantis
Canadian actress Jewel Staite is most recognized for her portrayal of Kaylee Frye in the short-lived series FIREFLY.
From 2005 - 2009, she starred as Dr. Jennifer Keller in the Sci-Fi Channel hit series STARGATE: ATLANTIS. Her stellar work earned her rave reviews, as well as recognition from The Gemini Awards (Canada’s prestigious equivalent to the Emmys) with a nomination for 'Best Performance by an Actress in a Continuing Leading Dramatic Role' in 2008. This was followed up with a nomination from the Leo Awards in 2009 for 'Best Lead Performance by a Female in a Dramatic Series'.
At the age of six, Jewel began studying at the Vancouver Youth Theatre where she trained several days a week for several years. It paid off when she booked the lead role in Disney Channel's FLASH FORWARD with Ben Foster. Her performance earned her a nomination from The Gemini Awards for 'Best Performance in a Children's or Youth Program or Series', as well as a nomination for the Canadian Television Film and Showcase Award.
In 2005, Jewel made her feature film debut in Universal Pictures' SERENITY, Joss Whedon's adaptation of the FOX science fiction television series FIREFLY. Jewel played the ship's mechanic Kaylee, a sweet, happy and sensual farm girl who loves life and is a genius at fixing anything.
Additional television credits include CTV's THE L.A. COMPLEX; AMC's THE KILLING; CW's SUPERNATURAL; Fox Family’s HIGHER GROUND with Hayden Christensen; a recurring role on the highly praised FOX series WONDERFALLS; NBC's JUST DEAL; and Nickelodeon's SPACE CASES. Her Movie of the Week credits are just as impressive, with starring roles opposite James Brolin and Natasha Henstridge in Lifetime's WIDOW ON THE HILL as well as Showtime's DAMAGED CARE opposite Laura Dern. Some guest appearances include her memorable role in the Showtime pilot HUFF with Hank Azaria, Blythe Danner and Oliver Platt, as well as Showtime's DEAD LIKE ME opposite Ellen Muth and Rebecca Gayheart, UPN’s SEVEN DAYS with Jonathan LaPaglia, FOX's THE X-FILES (Oubliette in Season 3); and CBC's THE ODYSSEY and DA VINCI'S Inquest.
Jewel Staite on Twitter
Jewel Staite at the Internet Movie Database