Mallory Jansen (born 1989 or 1990)[1] is an Australian actress and model. She is best known for playing Aida / Ophelia / Madame Hydra in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) television series Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Mallory Jansen | |
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 Jansen in 2017 | |
| Born | 1989 or 1990 (age 34–35) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Spouse | Simon Phan |
Early life
editJansen was born in Australia.[2] In 2011, she moved to New York to train at the Stella Adler Studio of Acting and the T. Schreiber Studio & Theatre.[2]
Career
editIn 2013, Jansen was cast as Madalena in the ABC series Galavant.[3]
In 2014, Jansen played Helena Christensen in the two-part miniseries INXS: Never Tear Us Apart.[1] She had recurring roles in the ABC Family sitcoms Baby Daddy and Young & Hungry.[2]
Following the cancellation of Galavant, Jansen joined the cast of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. in 2016 as Aida, Agnes Kitsworth, the human template of the former, and Madame Hydra.[4][5]
In 2019, Jansen was cast in the pilot of the ABC drama Triangle alongside Edwin Hodge.[6] In 2020, she was cast in the Fox series The Big Leap,[7] which was canceled after one season.[8]
Personal life
editJansen moved to Los Angeles in 2013.[9] She is married to Simon Phan.[10]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Half Way | Syd | Short film |
| TBA | R.U.R. | Helena Glory |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Howzat! Kerry Packer's War | Sharon | TV miniseries |
| 2013 | Mr & Mrs Murder | Rachel Glass | Episode: "En Vogue" |
| 2013 | Twentysomething | Kelly | Episode: "Fake It Till You Make It" |
| 2014 | INXS: Never Tear Us Apart | Helena Christensen | TV miniseries |
| 2014 | Baby Daddy | Georgie Farlow | Recurring role; 4 episodes |
| 2014 | Young & Hungry | Caroline Penelope Huntington | Recurring role; 6 episodes |
| 2015–16 | Galavant | Madalena | Series regular; 18 episodes |
| 2016–17 | Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. | Aida / Madame Hydra, Agnes Kitsworth | Recurring role, 19 episodes |
| 2017 | American Housewife | Nina | Episodes: "Back to School" & "The Uprising" |
| 2018 | This Is Us | Emma Wade | Episode: "Vegas, Baby" |
| 2018 | Shooter | Margo | Recurring role; 4 episodes |
| 2020 | On the 12th Date of Christmas | Jennifer Holloway | Hallmark Channel television film |
| 2021 | The Big Leap | Monica Suillvan | Series regular; 11 episodes |
| 2021 | Her Pen Pal | Victoria | Hallmark Channel television film |
| 2022 | Francesca Quinn, PI | Francesca Quinn | Hallmark Movies & Mysteries television film |
| 2022 | Bugs Bunny Builders | Moxie Manatee (voice) | Episodes: "Sea School" & "Underwater Star" |
| 2023 | Paging Mr. Darcy | Eloise | Hallmark Channel television film |
References
edit- ^ a b Dale, David (22 March 2016). "Mallory Jansen in Galavant: How the Australian's proper British accent won her an evil role". The Sydney Morning Herald. Archived from the original on 21 September 2021. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
- ^ a b c Strassberg, Rebecca (8 January 2015). "Mallory Jansen Rules ABC's 'Galavant'". Backstage. Archived from the original on 1 May 2024. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (18 December 2013). "'Galavant' Pilot Casts Lead, 3 Other Roles". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 14 June 2018. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
- ^ Osborn, Alex (16 August 2016). "Agents of SHIELD: Season 4 Casts Galavant Actress as Robot". IGN. Archived from the original on 9 May 2021. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
- ^ Abrams, Natalie (1 April 2017). "Madame Hydra to Appear on 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.' — First Look". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on 2 April 2017. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
- ^ Petski, Denise (11 March 2019). "'Triangle': Edwin Hodge & Mallory Jansen Cast In ABC Drama Pilot". Deadline. Archived from the original on 29 June 2022. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
- ^ Petski, Denise (2 December 2020). "Piper Perabo, Kevin Daniels Join Fox Dramedy Pilot 'The Big Leap' In Recastings, Mallory Jansen Also Cast". Deadline. Archived from the original on 28 June 2021. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
- ^ Maas, Jennifer (4 March 2022). "'The Big Leap' Canceled After One Season at Fox". Variety. Archived from the original on 16 May 2024. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
- ^ Coster, Alice (13 February 2014). "Mallory Jansen tells how she loved face-slapping Michael Hutchence star Luke Arnold". The Advertiser (Adelaide). Retrieved 2 May 2024.
- ^ Corbett, Kelly (12 October 2021). "'The Big Leap' Star Mallory Jansen Is Married — Here's Everything We Know About Her Husband". Distractify. Archived from the original on 1 January 2024. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
