Kari Matchett, a Canadian actress, has made a name for herself in both film and television. With a passion for acting that began in her teenage years, she pursued further training at the National Theatre School in Montreal and the Moscow Theatre School. She made her television debut in 1996 and quickly gained recognition for her supporting roles in series such as The Rez, Forever Knight, and Ready or Not. In the late 1990s, she also made her film debut and went on to appear in notable films like Men with Brooms and Cypher. While she continued to make appearances in films throughout the 2000s, her television roles remained prominent.
Quick Facts
- Canadian Celebrities Born In March Age: 53 Years, 53 Year Old Females
- Family: Spouse/Ex-: T. W. Peacocke (m. 1998–2006)
- Born Country: Canada
- Actresses
- Canadian Women
- Height: 5’6″ (168 cm), 5’6″ Females
- Notable Alumni: National Theatre School Of Canada
- More Facts
- Education: National Theatre School of Canada
Childhood & Early Life
Kari Matchett was born on March 25, 1970, in Spalding, Saskatchewan. She was raised in Spalding and later moved to Lethbridge, Alberta, where she attended high school at the Lethbridge Collegiate Institute. During her teenage years, she developed an interest in acting and pursued professional training at the National Theatre School in Montreal and the Moscow Theatre School. She also graduated from Red Deer College. While in Ontario, she became involved with the Stratford Shakespeare Festival, where she did theatre for three years and began auditioning for roles in films and television.
Career
Kari made her acting debut in 1996 in the Canadian television series “The Rez,” where she played a supporting role. She also appeared in guest roles in series such as “Forever Knight” and “Psi Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal.” In 1997, she played a supporting role in the TV film “What Happened to Bobby Earl?” and appeared in the television film “Breach of Faith: A Family of Cops 2.” She also had a guest role in the series “Viper.” In 1998, she made her film debut in “Papertrail” and appeared in guest roles in series such as “Once a Thief” and “Poltergeist: The Legacy.” She also played the lead role in the Canadian drama series “Power Play” and received a Gemini Award nomination for her performance. In 2000, she appeared in the lead role in the romantic comedy film “Apartment Hunting” and had a guest role in the TV movie “Task Force: Caviar.” She continued to work in various television series, including “Blue Murder” and “A Nero Wolfe Mystery,” and appeared in the television film “The Glow.” In 2002, she had supporting roles in the films “Cypher” and “19 Months.”
In 2004, Kari appeared in the science fiction mini-series “5ive Days to Midnight” and had a small role in the series “Wonderfalls.” She also appeared in guest roles in the TV movie “Plague City: SARS in Toronto” and the series “Wild Card.” In 2005, she played the role of “Dr. Mariel Underlay” in the series “Invasion” and appeared in the television film “Intimate Stranger” and the series “Shark.” Her career breakthrough came in 2007 when she played a supporting role in the crime thriller series “24.” She also appeared in supporting roles in series such as “Heartland,” “Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip,” and “ER.” In the following years, she made guest appearances in series such as “Flashpoint” and “Criminal Minds” and had supporting roles in series such as “Crash,” “Leverage,” and “Covert Affairs: Sights Unseen.” She also appeared in the feature film “Into Invisible Light” and television films such as “Mad Mom” and “Return to Christmas Creek.”
Family & Personal Life
Kari Matchett married T.W. Peacocke in 1998, but they divorced in 2006. There were rumors about her alleged marriage to actor James Allodi, but they were only co-stars in the film “Men with Brooms.” In June 2013, she gave birth to a son named Jude Lyon Matchett, but she has not disclosed the name of his father. According to some sources, the father is her ex-boyfriend.