Simone Kessell

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Simone Kessell
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Kessell in 2012
Born (1975-08-19) August 19, 1975 (age 49)
Auckland, New Zealand
OccupationActress
Years active1992–present
Spouse
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(m. 2004)​
Children2

Simone Kessell (born 19 August 1975) is a New Zealand television actress known for her role as Lt. Alicia Washington in the short-lived Fox science fiction television series Terra Nova. [1] In 2016, Kessell starred opposite Ray Winstone on the short-lived ABC prime-time television fantasy soap opera Of Kings and Prophets. [2] As of 2023 she co-stars on the Showtime series Yellowjackets .

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Career

Her early work included appearances in New Zealand and Australian productions like Hercules: The Legendary Journeys , [3] Xena: Warrior Princess , [3] Water Rats , and Medivac , [4] where she played Dr. Stella O'Shaughnessy. She also appeared in TV films such as McLeod's Daughters [4] and Return to Treasure Island.

Then, she expanded her career with roles in American series such as CSI: Miami , Criminal Minds , and Fringe . [5] In 2011, she portrayed Lieutenant Alicia Washington in the sci-fi series Terra Nova. [6]

More recently, Kessell played Breha Organa in the Obi-Wan Kenobi miniseries, and Mother Teach in Our Flag Means Death . [7] Since 2023, she has been part of the main cast in Yellowjackets, portraying the adult version of Lottie Matthews. [8]

Personal life

Kessell was born in Auckland to a Māori mother, of Ngāti Tūwharetoa and Ngāi Te Rangi descent, [9] and a Pākehā father of European descent. [3] She is married to Australian director Gregor Jordan. They have two sons, Jack and Beau. [9]

Simone Kessell is also a pickleball player. [10] In 2024, she secured a gold medal in the women's singles (35+ age 4.0) and a silver in women's doubles at the Australian Pickleball Championships. [11] She serves as an ambassador for JOOLA Australia and captains the Brisbane Breakers in Major League Pickleball Australia. [10] [12]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2001 Stickmen Karen
LottoShort
2003 Liquid Bridge Jeanne
2005Sum of ExistenceDr. Juliet King
2008 The Informers Nina Metro
Frost/Nixon Airport Check-In Woman
2009Blue BoyMrs. JordanShort
2011 Burning Man Oscar's Teacher
2013 The Lovers Clara Coldstream
2015 San Andreas Kim Swann
2017 2:22 Serena
1% Hayley
2022 Muru Maria
2024 Hard Home Mary Flint

Television

YearTitleRoleNotesRef
1992 Homeward Bound Hannah Tumai
1994 Hercules and the Amazon Women JanaTV film
Hercules and the Circle of Fire Girl / HagTV film
Hercules in the Underworld Girl / HagTV film
High Tide Young Tennis StarEpisode: "Party Time", "Match Point"
The Cartoon Company Presenter
1995–96 Hercules: The Legendary Journeys RenaEpisode: "What's in a Name?", "The Wedding of Alcmene"
1996 G.P. Joanne MillsEpisode: "Someone to Turn To"
McLeod's Daughters Jodi WilcoxTV film
Return to Treasure IslandCoralTV film
1997 Xena: Warrior Princess Miss MessiniEpisode: "Here She Comes... Miss Amphipolis"
Heartbreak High AuroraEpisode: "5.23", "5.24"
1998 The Violent Earth GabrielleTV miniseries
Medivac Dr. Stella O'ShaughnessLead role
1999 Water Rats Eleni SpartelsEpisode: "Cut-off Point"
Wildside Roxanne TateEpisode: "2.16"
GreenstoneMarama
Stingers Despina PoloEpisode: "Counting the Beat"
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys HavishaEpisode: "We'll Always Have Cyprus"
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys KaylaEpisode: "Love, Amazon Style"
BeastMaster HyppolyteEpisode: "Amazons"
AirtightPortiaTV film
2000 Farscape FinzziEpisode: "Dream a Little Dream"
2001 The Lost World DanielleEpisode: "Voodoo Queen"
Hard KnoxDelicious MaliciousTV film
All Saints Naomi FisherEpisode: "The Sign", "Behind Closed Doors"
2002MatakuVirginiaEpisode: "The God Child"
2003 White Collar Blue KazEpisode: "2.4", "2.5"
2005 CSI: Miami Agent MaxwellEpisode: "From the Grave"
2007 Criminal Minds Sarah DanlinEpisode: "Jones"
2009 Underbelly: A Tale of Two Cities Isabelle WilsonRecurring role
Reaper SallyEpisode: "No Reaper Left Behind"
Fringe Nurse / Shapeshifting SoldierEpisode: "A New Day in the Old Town"
2011 Panic at Rock Island Louise OlssonTV film
Terra Nova Lt. Alicia WashingtonRecurring role (12 episodes)
2014 Fat Tony & Co. Tamara ChippindallRecurring role
2014–15 Wonderland Sasha ClarkeSupporting role (series 2–3)
2016 Of Kings and Prophets Queen Ahinoam Lead role (9 episodes)
2017A Bunch of DicksMichelle DeportesWeb short
2018 The Crossing RebeccaLead role
Pine Gap Belle James6 episodes
2019–2020 Reckoning Paige Serrato10 episodes
2022 Obi-Wan Kenobi Breha Organa Miniseries, 2 episodes
Our Flag Means Death Mother TeachRecurring role (2 episodes)
My Life Is Murder Faith CooperEpisode: Rising Angel
2023 The Night Agent Emma CampbellEpisode: The Call
2023–2025 Yellowjackets Adult Charlotte "Lottie" MatthewsMain role (season 2–3, 14 episodes) [13]
2023 Wellmania Helen King3 episodes
2024 Hard Home MaryLead, TV film [14]
Critical Incident Detective Edith Barcelos6 episodes [15]
2025 The Last Frontier †Sarah RemnickUpcoming series [16]
Key
†Denotes TV productions that have not yet been released

References

  1. ↑ Nellie Andreeva (9 August 2011). "TV CASTINGS ROUNDUP: 'AMC' Creator To Appear On Soap, Slew Of Actors Join Series". Deadline. Retrieved 16 May 2015.
  2. ↑ Denise Petski (10 March 2015). "Oliver Rix & Simone Kessell Get Lead Roles in ABC Pilot 'Of Kings And Prophets' - Deadline". Deadline. Retrieved 16 May 2015.
  3. 1 2 3 Wickman, Kase (21 March 2023). "Surviving Womanhood and Hollywood With 'Yellowjackets' Star Simone Kessell". Vanity Fair . Retrieved 4 March 2024.
  4. 1 2 "Simone's trouble in Wonderland". Archived from the original on 15 December 2017. Retrieved 6 April 2025.
  5. ↑ "Simone Kessell". Auckland Actors. Retrieved 6 April 2025.
  6. ↑ "Terra Nova : Simone Kessell rejoint le casting". Premiere.fr (in French). 16 September 2015. Retrieved 6 April 2025.
  7. ↑ Rice, Lynette (17 August 2022). "Simone Kessell Joins 'Yellowjackets' as Adult Lottie Matthews". Deadline. Retrieved 6 April 2025.
  8. ↑ Goldberg, Lesley (17 August 2022). "'Yellowjackets' Enlists 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' Actress Simone Kessell for Season 2". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 6 April 2025.
  9. 1 2 Awarau, Aroha (29 September 2022). "Simone Kessell on Making it big in Hollywood". WOMAN. Retrieved 4 March 2024.
  10. 1 2 "Simone Kessell - Screen to the Pickleball Court". JOOLA AUSTRALIA. Retrieved 6 April 2025.
  11. ↑ "The Australian Pickleball Championship's". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 6 April 2025.
  12. ↑ "2025 Captains announced as Melbourne Mavs secure the #1 pick for the 2025 Premier Draft. - Official Pacific Pickleball League". www.majorleaguepickleball.net.au. Retrieved 6 April 2025.
  13. ↑ "'Yellowjackets': Simone Kessell Joining as Adult Lottie in Season 2". Entertainment Tonight. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
  14. ↑ "High-Tech House Revenge Thriller Movie 'Hard Home' Official Trailer | FirstShowing.net". www.firstshowing.net. 25 May 2024. Retrieved 7 June 2024.
  15. ↑ "Critical Incident: new series set in Western Sydney examines the role of policing in diverse communities – with mixed results". Yahoo News. 11 August 2024. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
  16. ↑ Petski, Denise (12 February 2024). "Simone Kessell Joins Jason Clarke In 'The Last Frontier' Apple TV+ Drama Series". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved 27 August 2024.
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