Challen Cates

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Cates in 2012
Born
Challen Michelle Cates

(1967-09-28) September 28, 1967 (age 56)
Occupations
Years active1991–present
SpouseAaron McPherson (2005-present)
Children2

Challen Michelle Cates [1] (born September 28, 1967) is an American independent film producer and actress, best known for portraying the role as Jennifer Knight on the TV series, Big Time Rush . [2] [3] [4] She has been the executive producer of two American independent films A Fare To Remember (1998) and The A-List (2001). In addition to producing, she has also played the main character in both movies. In 2004, she played the lead female role in the independent movie They Would Love You In France.

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Since early 2000, Cates has also appeared in minor roles in several American television series, including Cybill , Roseanne , Diagnosis: Murder , 1-800-Missing , Monk , Criminal Minds , CSI: NY , Desperate Housewives and others. In 2007, she had a part in the TV movie The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning . She had a recurring role in the Nickelodeon original series Big Time Rush . Cates has also appeared in six Big Time Rush movies such as Big Time Audition, Big Time Concert , Big Time Christmas , Big Time Beach Party , Big Time Movie and Big Time Dreams.

Personal life

Cates runs a wine company called Challen Winery, taking after her father. She has two children. [5]

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References

  1. Challen Cates [@ChallenCates] (14 July 2012). "@middlenamegame Michelle" (Tweet) via Twitter.
  2. "'Big Time Rush' Cast: Where Are They Now?". J-14. 2020-03-18. Retrieved 2020-04-20.
  3. "Big Time Rush actress Challen Cates: "My life with children feels like a brand new, amazing, fulfilling adventure."". ParentsCanada. 2014-04-28. Retrieved 2020-04-20.
  4. Report, Spotlight (2012-04-27). "On The Spot - Exclusive Interview with Big Time Rush Star Challen Cates". Spotlight Report. Retrieved 2020-04-20.
  5. "Meet Challen Cates of Challen Winery in Hollywood - Voyage LA Magazine | LA City Guide". 2 October 2019.