Mallory Jansen

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Mallory Jansen
Mallory Jansen by Gage Skidmore.jpg
Jansen in 2017
Born1989or1990(age 35–36)
OccupationActress
Years active2012–present
SpouseSimon Phan

Mallory Jansen (born 1989or1990) [1] is an Australian actress and model. She is best known for playing Aida / Ophelia / Madame Hydra in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) television series Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

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Early life

Jansen was born in Australia. [2] In 2011, she moved to New York to train at the Stella Adler Studio of Acting and the T. Schreiber Studio & Theatre. [2]

Career

In 2013, Jansen was cast as Madalena in the ABC series Galavant . [3]

In 2014, Jansen played Helena Christensen in the two-part miniseries INXS: Never Tear Us Apart . [1] She had recurring roles in the ABC Family sitcoms Baby Daddy and Young & Hungry . [2]

Following the cancellation of Galavant, Jansen joined the cast of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. in 2016 as Aida, Agnes Kitsworth, the human template of the former, and Madame Hydra. [4] [5]

In 2019, Jansen was cast in the pilot of the ABC drama Triangle alongside Edwin Hodge. [6] In 2020, she was cast in the Fox series The Big Leap , [7] which was canceled after one season. [8]

Personal life

Jansen moved to Los Angeles in 2013. [9] She is married to Simon Phan. [10]

Filmography

Film
YearTitleRoleNotes
2013Half WaySydShort film
TBA R.U.R. Helena Glory
Television
YearTitleRoleNotes
2012 Howzat! Kerry Packer's War SharonTV miniseries
2013 Mr & Mrs Murder Rachel GlassEpisode: "En Vogue"
2013 Twentysomething KellyEpisode: "Fake It Till You Make It"
2014 INXS: Never Tear Us Apart Helena Christensen TV miniseries
2014 Baby Daddy Georgie FarlowRecurring role; 4 episodes
2014 Young & Hungry Caroline Penelope HuntingtonRecurring role; 6 episodes
2015–16 Galavant MadalenaSeries regular; 18 episodes
2016–17 Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Aida / Madame Hydra, Agnes KitsworthRecurring role, 19 episodes
2017 American Housewife NinaEpisodes: "Back to School" & "The Uprising"
2018 This Is Us Emma WadeEpisode: "Vegas, Baby"
2018 Shooter MargoRecurring role; 4 episodes
2020On the 12th Date of ChristmasJennifer Holloway Hallmark Channel television film
2021 The Big Leap Monica SuillvanSeries regular; 11 episodes
2021Her Pen PalVictoriaHallmark Channel television film
2022Francesca Quinn, PIFrancesca Quinn Hallmark Movies & Mysteries television film
2022 Bugs Bunny Builders Moxie Manatee (voice)Episodes: "Sea School" & "Underwater Star"
2024Paging Mr. DarcyEloise CavendishHallmark Channel television film
2024All I Need for Christmas [11] Maggie McKenzie Hallmark Mystery television film
2025The Royal We [12] BeaHallmark Channel television film

References

  1. 1 2 Dale, David (22 March 2016). "Mallory Jansen in Galavant: How the Australian's proper British accent won her an evil role". The Sydney Morning Herald . Archived from the original on 21 September 2021. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
  2. 1 2 3 Strassberg, Rebecca (8 January 2015). "Mallory Jansen Rules ABC's 'Galavant'". Backstage . Archived from the original on 1 May 2024. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
  3. Andreeva, Nellie (18 December 2013). "'Galavant' Pilot Casts Lead, 3 Other Roles". Deadline Hollywood . Archived from the original on 14 June 2018. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
  4. Osborn, Alex (16 August 2016). "Agents of SHIELD: Season 4 Casts Galavant Actress as Robot". IGN . Archived from the original on 9 May 2021. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
  5. Abrams, Natalie (1 April 2017). "Madame Hydra to Appear on 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.' — First Look". Entertainment Weekly . Archived from the original on 2 April 2017. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
  6. Petski, Denise (11 March 2019). "'Triangle': Edwin Hodge & Mallory Jansen Cast In ABC Drama Pilot". Deadline. Archived from the original on 29 June 2022. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
  7. Petski, Denise (2 December 2020). "Piper Perabo, Kevin Daniels Join Fox Dramedy Pilot 'The Big Leap' In Recastings, Mallory Jansen Also Cast". Deadline. Archived from the original on 28 June 2021. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
  8. Maas, Jennifer (4 March 2022). "'The Big Leap' Canceled After One Season at Fox". Variety. Archived from the original on 16 May 2024. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
  9. Coster, Alice (13 February 2014). "Mallory Jansen tells how she loved face-slapping Michael Hutchence star Luke Arnold". The Advertiser (Adelaide) . Retrieved 2 May 2024.
  10. Corbett, Kelly (12 October 2021). "'The Big Leap' Star Mallory Jansen Is Married — Here's Everything We Know About Her Husband". Distractify . Archived from the original on 1 January 2024. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
  11. "About All I Need for Christmas". Hallmark Mystery. Hallmark Media. Retrieved 31 December 2024.
  12. "About The Royal We". Hallmark Channel. Retrieved 12 March 2025.