Jewel Staite Biography

Jewel Staite (born Jewel Belair Staite) is a Canadian actress, known for her roles as Kaylee Frye in the Fox television series Firefly (2002–2003) and its spin-off theatrical film Serenity (2005), and as Jennifer Keller on Sci-Fi Channel’s science fiction television series Stargate Atlantis (2007–2009). Staite also starred as Catalina in Space Cases (1996), as “Becca” Fisher in FlashForward (1996–1997), as Raquel Westbrook in the Canadian drama The L.A. Complex (2012), and as Caroline Swift in AMC’s crime drama The Killing (2013–2014).

Jewel Staite Age

Staite is 39 years old as of 2021, she was born on June 2, 1982, in White Rock, British Columbia, Canada. She celebrates his birthday on June 2 every year and her birth sign is Gemini.

Jewel Staite Height

Staite stands at a height of 5 feet 7 inches (1.69 m), her body measurements (breast-waist-hips) are 34-26-35 inches (87-68-91 cm), wears shoe size 10 US, and has brown hair and brown eyes.

Jewel Staite Weight

Staite Weighs 123 lb / 56 kg.

Jewel Staite Education

Staite attended Vancouver Film School and worked at the Vancouver Youth Theatre.

Jewel Staite Family, Parents

Staite was born in White Rock, British Columbia. The youngest of seven children, she modeled as a child and has acted since age six. She has stated that she is of British, Irish, French Canadian, and Iroquois ancestry.

Jewel Staite Siblings

It is not known if she has any siblings. We will update this section once this information is available.

Jewel Staite Husband and Children

Staite was married to actor Matt Anderson from 2003 to 2011. In May 2015, she became engaged to her boyfriend Charlie Ritchie. Later the same month, she announced she was pregnant with her first child, a boy. On December 9, 2015, she announced the birth of her son Wilder Cathcart Ritchie. She married Charlie Ritchie on July 23, 2016.

Jewel Staite Salary

Details about Staite’s salary are not yet disclosed. However, information about how much she makes will be updated as soon as it is available.

Jewel Staite Net Worth

Staite’s net worth is estimated to be between $1 million and $5 million. This includes her assets, money, and income. Her primary source of income is her career as an actress. Through her various sources of income, Staite has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Jewel Staite Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Jewel Staite.

Jewel Staite Wiki

Full Names: Jewel Belair Staite
Popular As: Staite
Gender: Female
Occupation / Profession: Actress
Nationality: Canadian
Race / Ethnicity: White
Religion: Not Known
Sexual Orientation: Straight

Jewel Staite Birthday

Age / How Old?: 39 (2021)
Zodiac Sign:
Date of Birth: June 2, 1982
Place of Birth: White Rock, British Columbia, Canada
Birthday: June 2nd

Jewel Staite Body Measurements

Body Measurements: 34-26-35 inches (87-68-91 cm)
Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 7 inches (1.69 m)
Weight: 123 lb / 56 kg
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Brown
Shoe Size: 10 US
Dress Size: Not Available
Breast Size: 34 in / 87 cm
Waist Size: 26 in / 68 cm
Hip Size: 35 in / 91 cm

Jewel Staite Family and Relationship

Father (Dad): Not Known
Mother: Not Known
Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
Marital Status: Married
Husband/Spouse: Charlie Ritchie (m. 2016), Matthew Kevin Anderson (m. 2003–2011)
Children: Wilder Cathcart Ritchie

Jewel Staite Net Worth and Salary

Net Worth: $1 million and $5 million
Salary: Under Review
Source of Income: Actress

Jewel Staite Career

Staite began her career as a child actress, appearing in CBC’s Liar, Liar in 1993 (which was re-aired on CBS in the United States that same year) and ABC’s The Only Way Out. Staite appeared as a prominent guest star in The X-Files’ third-season episode “Oubliette” in 1995. Staite’s first co-starring role on a television series was as Catalina, the ship’s engineer, in the first season of Nickelodeon science fiction television series Space Cases in 1996, following her appearance on Are You Afraid of the Dark? (1994). This was soon followed by her role as Rebecca “Becca” Fisher on the Disney Channel sitcom Flash Forward, which she co-starred in with Ben Foster from 1995 to 1997. She was cast as the lead in the FOX Family Channel drama series Higher Ground in 2000. She also provided voice work for DIC Entertainment’s animated TV shows Mummies Alive! and Sabrina: The Animated Series. Staite starred as Kaylee Frye in the short-lived television series Firefly and its 2005 film Serenity. In the book Finding Serenity, she penned a chapter titled “Kaylee Speaks: Jewel Staite On Firefly.” In 2004, she appeared as Heidi Gotts in the television series Wonderfalls.

Staite portrayed head medical doctor Jennifer Keller in the Stargate SG-1 spinoff Stargate Atlantis, making her the third actor from the Firefly series to go on to appear in a Stargate series (the first being Adam Baldwin, who had a brief role as a colonel in the Stargate SG-1 episode “Heroes,” and the second being Morena Baccarin, who played Adria, the main villain in the tenth season SG-1).

She took over for Paul McGillion (Dr. Carson Beckett). Her role was promoted from recurring to main cast status in the fifth season of Stargate.

She previously played the Wraith kid Ellia in the Stargate Atlantis episode “Instinct” before taking on the role of Dr. Keller.

She also starred in the 2010 Syfy thriller Mothman, directed by Sheldon Wilson. Staite also appeared as Sheldon’s love interest in an episode of Warehouse 13 in 2010 (played by Sean Maher, who also portrayed her love interest in Firefly), and as Sam’s old love interest in an episode of Supernatural in 2011. Staite was a series regular on The L.A. Complex in 2012, playing struggling actress Raquel Westbrook. The show broadcast on CTV and MuchMusic in Canada and The CW in the United States.

She also appeared in an episode of The Listener. Staite appeared in 10 episodes of the AMC crime drama, The Killing, as Detective Stephen Holder’s girlfriend Caroline Swift, from 2013–2014.

Jewel Staite Movies and TV Shows

Film

1995 Gold Diggers: The Secret of Bear Mountain

1996 Carpool

2002 Cheats

2005 Serenity

2009 After Dusk They Come

2011 The Pact

2015 She Who Must Burn
40 Below and Falling
How to Plan an Orgy in a Small Town

Television

1991 Posing: Inspired by Three Real Stories

1992 The Odyssey

1993 Liar, Liar
The Only Way Out

1994 The Odyssey
Are You Afraid of the Dark?

1995 Are You Afraid of the Dark?
The X-Files

1996 The Prisoner of Zenda, Inc.
Space Cases

1996–1997 Flash Forward

1997–1999 Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show

1998–2001 Da Vinci’s Inquest

1999 So Weird
Sabrina: The Animated Series
Nothing Too Good for a Cowboy

2000 Higher Ground

2001 The Immortal
2gether: The Series
Seven Days

2002 Roughing It
Damaged Care
Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
Just Deal

2002–2003 Firefly

2003 Dead Like Me

2004 Huff
Cold Squad
Wonderfalls

2005 Widow on the Hill
Stargate Atlantis

2007–2009 Stargate Atlantis

2010 Mothman
Warehouse 13
Call Me Mrs. Miracle

2011 Doomsday Prophecy
Supernatural

2012 The L.A. Complex

2012–2013 Animism: The Gods’ Lake

2013 The Listener
The Christmas Ornament
State of Syn

2013–2014 The Killing

2015 A Frosty Affair

2016 Legends of Tomorrow
Castle
Undercover Wife

2017 Blindspot
The Wrong Bed: Naked Pursuit
Same Time Next Week

2018 The Detectives
Take Two
The Good Doctor

2019 The Order
The Magicians

2020 Family Law

Frequently Asked Questions About Jewel Staite

Who is Jewel Staite?

Staite is a Canadian actress, known for her roles as Kaylee Frye in the Fox television series Firefly (2002–2003) and its spin-off theatrical film Serenity (2005), and as Jennifer Keller on Sci-Fi Channel’s science fiction television series Stargate Atlantis (2007–2009). Staite also starred as Catalina in Space Cases (1996), as “Becca” Fisher in FlashForward (1996–1997), as Raquel Westbrook in the Canadian drama The L.A. Complex (2012), and as Caroline Swift in AMC’s crime drama The Killing (2013–2014).

How old is Jewel Staite?

Staite is an Canada national born on June 2, 1982, in White Rock, British Columbia, Canada.

How tall is Jewel Staite?

Staite stands at a height of 5 ft 7 in / 169 cm.

Is Jewel Staite married?

How much is Jewel Staite worth?

Staite has an approximate net worth of $1 million and $5 million. This amount has been accrued from her leading roles in the film industry.

How much does Jewel Staite make?