Rachel Skarsten Biography: Child, Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents, Height, Ethnicity, TV Series, Husband, Films

Rachel Skarsten is a Canadian actress known for her work in both television and film.

She gained early recognition for portraying Dinah Lance in Birds of Prey (2002–2003) on The WB.

She later starred as Tamsin in Lost Girl (2013–2015) and portrayed Queen Elizabeth I in Reign (2014–2017) on The CW.

From 2019 to 2022, she played Beth Kane/Alice in The CW’s Batwoman.

Skarsten also appeared in the 2015 film Fifty Shades of Grey as Andrea.

Profile

• Full Name: Rachel Skarsten
• Stage Name: Rachel Skarsten
• Born: April 23 1985
• Age: 39 years old
• Birthplace: Toronto, Canada
• Nationality: Canadian
• Occupation: Canadian actress
• Height: 1.78 m
• Parents: Stan Skarsten, Mary Aileen Self Skarsten
• Siblings: Jonathan Skarsten
• Spouse: Alexandre Robicquet ​(m. 2020)​
• Children: 1
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: Unknown

Early Life And Education

Rachel Skarsten was born on April 23, 1985, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, to Dr. Stan Skarsten and Mary Aileen Self. She has one sibling, a younger brother named Jonathan.

She attended the Claude Watson School for the Arts from grades 4 to 8, where she specialized in visual arts and cello. Continuing her education at Earl Haig Secondary School, she excelled academically and graduated in the top 10% of her class as an Ontario Scholar.

She later pursued higher education at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, earning a double major in English Literature and classical history. Skarsten is of mixed ethnicity, with Norwegian, English, and Scottish ancestry. Her religious beliefs are not publicly known.

Career

Rachel Skarsten’s early life was deeply influenced by the arts, particularly ballet, which she pursued for 12 years with the Royal Academy of Dance.

However, an ankle injury led her to shift her focus to hockey and eventually to acting. She attended the Claude Watson School for the Arts, where she honed her skills in visual arts and cello before graduating from Earl Haig Secondary School.

Her acting career began unexpectedly when she was discovered by an agent at a memorial service for her father, setting her on the path to becoming a professional actress. Skarsten’s breakthrough role came with Little Men (1998–1999), where she portrayed Elizabeth “Bess” Lawrence.

She later gained widespread recognition as Dinah Lance in Birds of Prey (2002–2003), a superhero series that showcased her as a young psychic heroine. Following the show’s cancellation, she briefly stepped away from acting to complete a double degree in English Literature and Classical Studies at Queen’s University.

Upon returning to the industry, she took on roles in Canadian productions such as Flashpoint (2011) and The Listener (2011–2012), as well as feature films like The Vow (2012) and Fifty Shades of Grey (2015).

Her portrayal of Tamsin, a Valkyrie in Lost Girl (2013–2015), further cemented her reputation as a versatile actress. From 2014 to 2017, Skarsten captivated audiences with her performance as Queen Elizabeth I in The CW’s historical drama Reign.

Her ability to embody the powerful yet vulnerable monarch earned her critical acclaim. She later joined The CW’s Batwoman (2019–2022) as Alice/Beth Kane, the show’s primary antagonist, delivering a compelling and complex performance.

In addition to mainstream projects, she has starred in Hallmark films like Marry Me at Christmas (2017) and The Royal Nanny (2022). Expanding her contributions to the industry, she served as an associate producer on Going In (2023).

Recently, she has continued to diversify her filmography with roles in Jazz Ramsey: A K-9 Mystery (2024) and The Christmas Charade (2024), demonstrating her ability to excel across multiple genres.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @rachieskarsten

Personal Life

Rachel Skarsten is married to Alexandre Robicquet, a research scholar, entrepreneur, and co-founder of the AI platform Crossing Minds.

During the pandemic, the couple wed in May 2020, keeping their wedding details private. They have a son, though his name has not been publicly disclosed.

Filmography

Film

• Virginia’s Run (2002)
• Fear of the Dark (2003)
• Jack Brooks: Monster Slayer (2007)
• American Pie Presents Beta House (2007)
• Servitude (2011)
• Two Hands to Mouth (2012)
• The Vow (2012)
• In My Dreams (2014)
• Fifty Shades of Grey (2015)
• Molly’s Game (2017)
• Acquainted (2018)
• Going In (2023)

Television

• The Famous Jett Jackson (1998)
• Little Men (1998–1999)
• Justice (1999)
• Angels in the Infield (2000)
• Twice in a Lifetime (2000)
• Jewel (2001)
• Screech Owls (2001)
• POV Sports on CBC (2002)
• Tracker (2002)
• Birds of Prey (2002–2003)
• Batwoman (2019–2022)
• Nurses (2020)
• The Royal Nanny (2022)
• Christmas Island (2023)
• Jazz Ramsey: A K-9 Mystery (2024)
• The Christmas Charade (2024)

Net Worth

Rachel Skarsten’s exact net worth and financial status are not publicly known. However, as a successful Canadian actress, she has likely earned wealth through her career.

Her most prominent roles include Dinah Lance in Birds of Prey (2002–2003), Tamsin in Lost Girl (2013–2015), and Queen Elizabeth I in Reign (2014–2017). While specific financial details remain undisclosed, her long-standing presence in the industry suggests a stable and successful career.