Adelaide Kane

Adelaide Kane

Personal Life

  • Full name: Adelaide Victoria Kane
  • Date of birth: August 9, 1990
  • Place of birth: Claremont, Western Australia, Australia
  • Nationality: Australian
  • Ethnicity: Scottish, Irish, English, French
  • Occupation: Actress
  • Years active: 2006–present

Career

Adelaide Kane began her acting career in 2006, appearing in the Australian children's television series "Neighbours". She gained wider recognition for her role as Cora Hale in the MTV supernatural drama series "Teen Wolf" (2011-2012).

In 2013, Kane landed the lead role of Mary, Queen of Scots in The CW historical drama series "Reign". She starred in the series for four seasons, until its conclusion in 2017.

Following "Reign", Kane went on to star in several other television series, including "Once Upon a Time" (2017), "The Originals" (2018), and "SEAL Team" (2019-2020). She also appeared in the films "The Purge" (2013), "The Devil's Hand" (2014), and "Power Rangers" (2017).

In 2021, Kane joined the cast of the Netflix fantasy drama series "Sweet Tooth". She plays the role of Birdie, a young woman who joins a group of hybrid children and their protectors on a journey to find a new home.

Awards and Nominations

  • Nominated – Teen Choice Award for Choice Summer TV Star: Female (2013)
  • Won – People's Choice Award for Favorite Sci-Fi/Fantasy TV Actress (2016)
  • Nominated – Teen Choice Award for Choice TV Actress: Fantasy/Sci-Fi (2016)

Interesting Facts

  • Adelaide Kane is a trained ballerina.
  • She is a dual citizen of Australia and the United States.
  • She is a supporter of several charities, including the American Red Cross and the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
  • Kane is also an avid animal lover and has two dogs named Teddy and Bear.