Known for movies
Short Info
Fact | Graduated from San Francisco State University and attended The DePaul Theatre School |
Mackenzie Firgens is a Canadian actress and model. She is best known for her role as Katie in the television series The L Word.
Early Life
Mackenzie Firgens was born on October 28, 1980, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Her parents are both of Dutch descent. She has two older sisters. Firgens was raised in a strict Christian household and was homeschooled until she was 16 years old.
Firgens began her modeling career at the age of 18. She has appeared in magazines such as Elle, Vogue, and Harper’s Bazaar. She has also done runway modeling for designers such as Dolce & Gabbana, Marc Jacobs, and Oscar de la Renta.
Career
Firgens made her acting debut in the 2003 film The L Word. She played the role of Katie, a lesbian who is in a relationship with Shane (played by Katherine Moennig). The L Word was a critical and commercial success. It ran for six seasons and ended in 2009.
Firgens has also appeared in the films White Noise (2005), The Last Kiss (2006), and Smokin’ Aces (2007).
In 2010, Firgens had a recurring role in the television series Hawaii Five-0. She played the role of Jenna Kaye, a love interest of Steve McGarrett (played by Alex O’Loughlin).
Firgens has also guest-starred in episodes of the television series CSI: Miami, Nip/Tuck, and Castle.
Personal Life
Firgens married actor Aaron Paul in 2011. The couple has one child together.
Physical Characteristics
Mackenzie Firgens is 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighs 121 pounds. She has blonde hair and blue eyes.
General Info
Full Name | Mackenzie Firgens |
Profession | Actor |
Education | San Francisco State University |
Nationality | American |
Accomplishments
Movies | The Hamiltons, The Thompsons, Groove, The Violent Kind, Rent, The Pink Conspiracy, Sweet Insanity, Revolution Summer, The Village Barbershop, Quality of Life, The Book of Caleb, Break, Stitch in Time, Gerald, My Movie Girl, Broken Arrows |
Social profile links
Facts
# | Fact |
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1 | 1999 Graduated from San Francisco State University. |
2 | Niece of Oscar winner and 3 time Emmy Award winner James Troutman who is known for his work on "Jaws" "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" and "Urban Cowboy". Also cousin of 7 time Emmy Award winners Casey and Michael Crabtree from "ER" and "Smallville". |
3 | Actress was named after Mackenzie Phillips after her parents saw the film "American Graffiti" by George Lucas |
4 | Graduated from San Francisco State University and attended The DePaul Theatre School |
Pictures
Movies
Actress
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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America's Most Wanted: America Fights Back | 2003 | TV Series documentary | Kiara |
Cupids | 2003 | Short | Susan |
Groove | 2000 | Harmony | |
My Movie Girl | 2016 | Vivian | |
Unlucky Stars | 2015 | Samantha | |
Preston Castle | 2014 | Liz | |
The Thompsons | 2012 | Darlene Hamilton / Thompson | |
Stitch in Time | 2012 | Sunny | |
No Clean Break | 2010 | TV Series | The Mysterious Brunette |
My Name Is Khan | 2010 | Pimple Girl | |
The Violent Kind | 2010 | Trixie | |
Gerald | 2010/I | Helen | |
CSI: NY | 2009 | TV Series | Nurse |
In Parallel | 2009 | Short | Angela |
Humanzee! | 2008 | TV Series | Penny |
PG Porn | 2008 | TV Series short | Violet |
Break | 2008/III | The Mysterious Brunette | |
Alien Encounter | 2008 | Ashley | |
The Village Barbershop | 2008 | Amy | |
The Book of Caleb | 2008 | Cole | |
The Unit | 2007 | TV Series | Desperate Caller |
Call My Name | 2007 | Short | Constance Summer Holiday |
The Pink Conspiracy | 2007 | Victoria | |
Revolution Summer | 2007 | Hope | |
Broken Arrows | 2007 | Abby | |
Carrier | 2006 | Suzie | |
The Hamiltons | 2006 | Darlene Hamilton | |
Nail Polish | 2006 | Missy | |
Filter | 2006 | Short | Charlie Stokes |
Sweet Insanity | 2006 | Christina | |
Rent | 2005 | April | |
Life at Bay | 2004 | Short | Jenna |
Quality of Life | 2004 | Lisa |
Visual Effects
Title | Year | Status | Character |
---|---|---|---|
Juche Rules | 2010 | Short still photographer |
Camera Department
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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Preston Castle | 2014 | camera operator |
Self
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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Demetri Martin. Person. | 2007 | TV Special documentary | Additional Cast (uncredited) |
Source: IMDb, Wikipedia