Brooke Candice Nevin (born December 22, 1982) is a Canadian actress, best known for portraying Rachel on the science fiction series Animorphs (1998–1999)[2] and as Julianne "Jules" Simms (2011–2012)[3] on Breakout Kings. She also played Sonja Lester (2010–2013) on Call Me Fitz[4] and was a series regular on USA Network's The 4400 (2004).[5]
Brooke Nevin | |
|---|---|
 Nevin on the set of Sherman's Way | |
| Born | Brooke Candice Nevin December 22, 1982 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Partner | Michael Traynor (2005–present) |
| Children | 1 |
Nevin was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada to Monique (Nicky) and Bob Nevin, a retired professional hockey player. Nevin has a younger sister named Kaleigh, and speaks French.
Personal life
editSince 2005, Nevin has been in a relationship with American actor Michael Traynor.[6] In late April 2024, the couple welcomed their first child, a son.[7]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Short for Nothing | Dawn / Daughter | |
| 2006 | Comeback Season | Christine Pearce | |
| 2006 | I'll Always Know What You Did Last Summer | Amber Williams | Direct-to-video film |
| 2007 | One of Our Own | Marie | Scenes deleted[citation needed] |
| 2007 | The Comebacks | Michelle Fields | |
| 2008 | Sherman's Way | Addy | [8] |
| 2009 | Archie's Final Project | Sierra Silver | |
| 2009 | Infestation | Sara | |
| 2012 | Alter Egos | Claudel | |
| 2015 | Stolen from the Suburbs | Anna | Television film ( Lifetime) |
| 2018 | The Thinning: New World Order | Dr. Langley | |
| 2020 | Her Secret Family Killer | Sarah | |
| 2021 | Construction | Jessica | |
| 2025 | F*** Marry Kill | TBA | Post-production |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Jonovision | Little Miss Muffet | Episode: "Phobias" |
| 1997 | Goosebumps | Erin | Episode: "A Shocker on Shock Street" |
| 1998 | Running Wild | Angela Robinson | Television film (Showtime) |
| Real Kids, Real Adventures | Ashley Wiggins | Episode: "Lost on a Mountainside" | |
| 1998–1999 | Animorphs | Rachel | Main role |
| 1999 | Are You Afraid of the Dark? | Dani | Episode: "The Tale of Bigfoot Ridge" |
| 1999 | Twice in a Lifetime | Young Katie | Episode: "Blood Brothers" |
| 1999 | Tales from the Cryptkeeper | Jan | Voice role; episode: "Too Cool for School" |
| 2000 | The Famous Jett Jackson | Cherilee | Episode: "Step Up" |
| 2001 | Haven | Terri Sayles | Television film (CBS) |
| 2001 | In a Heartbeat | Lissa | Episode: "The Boy's No Good" |
| 2001 | Doc | Blair | Episode: "Home Is Where the Heart Is" |
| 2001 | Loves Music, Loves to Dance | Anne Sheridan | Television film (ION) |
| 2002 | Guilty Hearts | Missy Carrow | Television film (CBS) |
| 2002 | I Love Mummy | Brenda Hadley | Main role |
| 2002 | Seriously Weird | Claudia Marinelli | unknown episodes |
| 2003 | Skin | Roxy | Episode: "Amber Synn" |
| 2004 | Strange Days at Blake Holsey High | Diana Music | Episode: "Allure" |
| 2004 | A Very Cool Christmas | Lindsay Dearborn | Television film |
| 2004–2006 | The 4400 | Nikki Hudson | Recurring role; 7 episodes |
| 2005 | Without a Trace | Nell Clausen | Episode: "4.0" |
| 2005 | Charmed | Hope | Episode: "Little Box of Horrors" |
| 2005 | Head Cases | Madeline Barton | Episode: "S(elf) Help" |
| 2005 | Smallville | Buffy Sanders | Episode: "Thirst" |
| 2005 | Supernatural | Katherine | Episode: "Asylum" |
| 2006 | Everwood | Ellie | Episode: "An Ounce of Prevention" |
| 2006 | A Daughter's Conviction | Jo Hansen | Television film (Lifetime) |
| 2006 | My Boys | Traci | Episode: "Team Chemistry" |
| 2007 | Gravity | N/A | Unsold television pilot |
| 2007 | Grey's Anatomy | Tricia Hale | Episode: "Forever Young" |
| 2008 | Eli Stone | Molly Foster | Episode: "I Want Your Sex" |
| 2008 | My Name Is Earl | Kimmi's Daughter | Episode: "We've Got Spirit" |
| 2008–2009 | Worst Week | Chloe Clayton | Episodes: "The Monitor", "The Truck", "The Wedding", "The Party" |
| 2008–2009 | Imaginary Bitches | Brooke | Web series; main role |
| 2009 | Catherine & Annie | Lauren | Television film |
| 2009 | Come Dance at My Wedding | Cyd Merriman | Television film (Hallmark)[9] |
| 2009 | NCIS | Rachael Sparks | Episode: "Code of Conduct" |
| 2010 | How I Met Your Mother | Amanda | Episode: "Say Cheese"[10] |
| 2010 | 'Til Death | Kelly | Episode: "Family Vacation" |
| 2010 | The League | Lily | Episode: "Bro-Lo El Cuñado" |
| 2010–2013 | Call Me Fitz | Sonja Lester | Recurring role; 27 episodes |
| 2011–2012 | Breakout Kings | Julianne Simms | Main role |
| 2012 | Underwater | Veronica | Episode: "You Got Perspective?" |
| 2012, 2014–15 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Maya | 4 episodes |
| 2013 | Chicago Fire | Tara Little | 4 episodes |
| 2013 | Cracked | Dr. Clara Malone | Main role (season 2)[11] |
| 2014 | Motive | Heather Williamson | Episode: "Bad Blonde" |
| 2014 | Perception | Shelby Coulson | Episodes: "Prologue", "Silence", "Dirty" |
| 2015 | Signed, Sealed, Delivered: From Paris with Love | Caitlin | Television film (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries) |
| 2015 | Longmire | Nikki | Episode: "Four Arrows" |
| 2015 | Major Crimes | Mrs. Palmer | Episode: "Taking the Fall" |
| 2015 | On the Twelfth Day of Christmas | Maggie Chalke | Television film (Hallmark) |
| 2016 | Hometown Hero | Kelsey | Television film (PixL) |
| 2016 | Quantum Break | Emily Burke | 4 episodes |
| 2016 | Scorpion | Linda | Recurring role (season 2) |
| 2016 | Film School Shorts | Ari | Episode: "Future" |
| 2016 | Journey Back to Christmas | Sarah | Television film (Hallmark) |
| 2017 | The Wrong Mother | Vanessa | Television film (Lifetime) |
| 2017 | The Christmas Cure | Vanessa Turner | Television film (Hallmark) |
| 2017 | Lethal Weapon | Sara Burns | Episode: "Dancing in September" |
| 2018, 2022 | S.W.A.T. | Ally | Episodes: "Blindspots", "Albatross" |
| 2018 | Carter | Winter Wood | Episodes: "The Flood", "Koji the Killer" |
| 2018 | Jingle Around the Clock | Elle | Television film (Hallmark) |
| 2018 | Peaked in High School | Charlotte | Unsold television pilot |
| 2020 | Council of Dads | Lauren | Episodes: "Who Do You Wanna Be?", "Dear Dad", "Stormy Weather" |
| 2021 | Crashing Through The Snow | Kate Reynolds | Television film (Hallmark) |
| 2021 | It Takes a Christmas Village | Alexandra Foster | Television film (Hallmark) |
| 2021 | Sweet as Maple Syrup | Rachelle Beaumont | Television film (Hallmark) |
| 2022 | Magnum P.I. | Emily Pratt | Episode: "Dream Lover” |
| 2022 | Meet Me in New York | Kelly | Television film (Hallmark) |
| 2022–24 | Good Trouble | Ryan Jones | Recurring role; 7 episodes |
| 2024 | Tracker | Patti Palmer | Episode: "Ontological Shock” |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Production | Result | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Young Artist Awards | Best Performance in a TV Movie/Pilot/Miniseries or Series - Supporting Young Actress | Running Wild | Nominated | |
| 2009 | Daytime Emmy Awards | New Approaches - Daytime Entertainment | Imaginary Bitches | Nominated | |
| 2011 | Gemini Awards | Best Ensemble Performance in a Comedy Program or Series | Call Me Fitz | Nominated | [12] |
| Gemini Awards | Best Performance by a Lead Actress in a Continuing Role in a Comedy Series | Call Me Fitz | Nominated | [13] | |
| Golden Nymph | Outstanding Actress - Comedy Series | Call Me Fitz | Nominated | [14] |
References
edit- ^ Brooke Nevin's bio at www.northernstars.ca
- ^ Brooke Nevin's bio at www.hallmarkchannel.com
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (May 17, 2012). "A&E's 'Breakout Kings' Cancelled After Two Seasons". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 17, 2012.
- ^ "Cast grows for ‘Call Me Fitz’" by Etan Vlessing at www.hollywoodreporter.com
- ^ "4,400 folks feeling a little lightheaded" by Robert Lloyd at www.latimes.com
- ^ Michael Traynor [@traynorland] (September 19, 2017). "12 Years. You, @therealbrookenevin, continue to be my absolute everything" – via Instagram.
- ^ Michael Traynor [@therealbrookenevin] (May 24, 2024). "@therealbrookenevin and I have been ensorcelled by this wee wonder for a little while now, and we thought it time — with the celebration of his first full moon — to share the news of this charmer's arrival. We are delighted to introduce y'all to our son, Griffin!!..." – via Instagram.
- ^ "Film Review: Sherman’s Way" at www.hollywoodreporter.com
- ^ Come Dance at My Wedding review by Brian Lowry at variety.com
- ^ "How I Met Your Mother: 20 women Ted dated" by Henry Goldblatt at ew.com
- ^ "‘Chicago Fire’s’ Brooke Nevin Joins Canadian ‘Cracked’ Cop Drama" by Etan Vlessing at www.hollywoodreporter.com
- ^ "Gemini nominations announced: Flashpoint leads, once again, and controversial Kennedys miniseries gets some nods" by Mishki Vaccaro at torontolife.com
- ^ "Flashpoint leads Gemini nominations for third year ...followed closely by the comedy Call Me Fitz with 16" by Debra Yeo at www.thestar.com
- ^ "Monte Carlo Fest stacked with CanCon" by Brendan Christie at playbackonline.ca
External links
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