Rachel Luttrell
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Rachel Zawadi Luttrell (/ˈlʌtrəl/ Script error: No such module "Respell".; born January 19, 1971) is a Canadian actress, best known for her role as Teyla Emmagan in Stargate Atlantis (2004–2009).
Early life
Luttrell was born on January 19, 1971,[1] in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania,[2] the daughter of Veronica Makihio Shenkunde Luttrell[3] of the Washambala tribe of the Usambara Mountains, and William Leon Luttrell[3], a white doctor from Bossier City, Louisiana. She is one of four daughters.[3] Her family emigrated to Canada when she was five years old,[2] and she was raised in Toronto.[2] Her family has several musical roots; her father, a former member of the critically acclaimed Toronto Mendelssohn Choir, trained Luttrell's soprano voice. She studied ballet at the Russian Academy of Classical Ballet School[4] and also studied piano at The Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto.[2][4]
Career
Luttrell made her professional debuts in Canada's premier production of Miss Saigon in Toronto, and as the Enchantress in the Canadian production of Disney's Beauty and the Beast. She would go on to appear in many other stage productions, such as Once On This Island, Goblin Market, and the first production of Pulitzer Prize–winning playwright Lynn Nottage's Las Meninas.[1]
Following a move to Los Angeles, Luttrell became frustrated with some of the minor roles that were offered to her at the time,[4] and considered giving up on her acting career to enroll at UCLA to study architecture.[5] She ventured to the UK instead and studied at the British American Drama Association on a midsummer course at Balliol College, Oxford.[5]
In 2004, Luttrell was cast in a main role as Athosian warrior-leader Teyla Emmagan[2] on Stargate Atlantis.[4] She remained in this role until the end of the series in 2009.[2][4] Her Atlantis co-star David Hewlett cast her in the Canadian movie A Dog's Breakfast, which he directed.[1]
In 2011, Luttrell ventured into jazz music, releasing her first album I Wish You Love, produced by Gerrit Kinkel and featuring double bass player Jennifer Leitham, Graham Dechter, Konrad Paszkudzki and drummer Jeff Hamilton.[5]
Personal life
Luttrell married Loyd Bateman, a former stunt performer, in 2007;[6][2] they have two children together, a son, Caden, born in 2007,[5] and a daughter, Ridley, born in 2012.[5] They divorced in 2021. Luttrell has two younger sisters, Erica Luttrell,[3] who is also an actress, and Amanda Luttrell Garrigus,[3] who is an on-air personality in the fashion and entertainment worlds.[citation needed]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Courage | Bobby's Daughter | TV film |
| 1992 | Personal Effects | Short film | |
| 1995 | House | ||
| 1996 | Joe's So Mean to Josephine | Girl in Bar | |
| 2001 | Feast of All Saints | Lisette | TV film |
| 2001 | Impostor | Scan Room Nurse | |
| 2003 | Everyday Use | Dee | |
| 2004 | Stop Thief! | Nicky | Short film |
| 2005 | Script error: No such module "Sort". | Portia | |
| 2007 | Script error: No such module "Sort". | Ratcha | |
| 2009 | Hardwired | Candace | |
| 2019 | Zombieland: Double Tap | Terrified Woman in Snow |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989–1993 | Street Legal | Veronica Beck | 20 episodes |
| 1992 | Forever Knight | Officer Norma Alves | "Hunters" |
| 1993 | Maniac Mansion | Lorrie | "Tina and the Teardrops" |
| 1995 | Script error: No such module "Sort". | Reporter | "Naked Truth", "Camille" |
| 1997 | Dogs | Mimi | "1.1" |
| 1997 | In the House | Daphne | "The Cruise: Parts 1 & 2" |
| 1998 | Damon | Brenda | "Under Covers" |
| 1998 | Sleepwalkers | "Cassandra" | |
| 2001 | Charmed | Janna | "Exit Strategy" |
| 2001 | ER | Paramedic | "Rampage" |
| 2002 | Touched by an Angel | Marla | "The Sixteenth Minute" |
| 2004–2009 | Stargate Atlantis | Teyla Emmagan | 91 episodes |
| 2011 | True Justice | Lt. Humphreys | "Urban Warfare: Part 1" |
| 2011 | NCIS | Navy Lt. Cmmdr. Stephanie Mosner | "Sins of the Father" |
| 2013 | NCIS: Los Angeles | CIA Agent Yvette Lowell | "Big Brother" |
| 2015 | No Sleep Till 18 | Jill | "Everyone's Got an Opinion" |
| 2016 | Arrow | Rosie | "Code of Silence" |
| 2018 | Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce | Oona Falcone | 2 episodes |
| 2019 | The I-Land | Brooke | "The Dark Backward" |
References
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- ^ a b c Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Rachel Luttrell". rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved December 11, 2022.
- ^ a b c d e f g Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Interview: Rachel Luttrell talks Stargate Atlantis". denofgeek.com. August 12, 2009.
- ^ a b c d e Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Veronica Makihio Shenkunde Luttrell – mother of actress Rachel Luttrell". myheritage.com. Retrieved December 11, 2022.
- ^ a b c d e Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."One on One with Rachel Luttrell". hobotrashcan.com. Retrieved April 30, 2007.
- ^ a b c d e Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Man magazine issue 12". issuu.com. Man Magazine. June 10, 2013.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Me and my baby celebrating our 10th wedding anniversary. It isn't always easy. It's not meant to be. But man is it worth it!!! We err, but we love and we strive. Beautiful, amazing kids, and a life that is rich. I love this woman! Here's to 50 more!!!". facebook.com.
External links
- Rachel Luttrell at IMDb
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- One on One with Rachel Luttrell Interview with Luttrell about her career and season four of Stargate Atlantis
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