Kristen Cloke
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Kristen Ann Cloke is an American actress.
, Northridge
. She is associate artistic director of The Alliance Repertory Company in Burbank, California
, where she writes, produces and directs. She is married to Glen Morgan
(13 June 1998 – present) and has four children. She is the stepmother of Chelsea Morgan and Ethan Morgan and sister-in-law of producer/writer/director Darin Morgan
. Her daughter's middle name, Autumn, is also the middle name of her character in Space: Above and Beyond
(1995), Shane Autumn Vansen; her son Winslow's name is also the name of a character in the show, which was created by her husband, Glen Morgan.
(1990
), alongside Billy Zane
. She is perhaps best known from her starring role as Shane Vansen in the science fiction television series Space: Above and Beyond
(1995). In the second season of the television show Millennium
, Cloke portrayed Lara Means, a gifted forensic psychologist connected with the Millennium Group
. In 2000, Cloke co-starred in Final Destination
. She has appeared in Black Christmas
where she played a lead role along with Katie Cassidy. She also did the voice-over narration of the "Choose Their Fate" feature on the Final Destination 3
DVD release.
Cloke was named #9 of Sci-Fi's Sexy 50, by Femme Fatale
s magazine in 1997.
Personal life
Cloke was born in Van Nuys, California and attended California State UniversityCalifornia State University
The California State University is a public university system in the state of California. It is one of three public higher education systems in the state, the other two being the University of California system and the California Community College system. It is incorporated as The Trustees of the...
, Northridge
Northridge
Northridge is the name of some places in the United States of America:*Northridge, Los Angeles, California, a community in California's San Fernando Valley** California State University, Northridge** The Northridge earthquake of 1994...
. She is associate artistic director of The Alliance Repertory Company in Burbank, California
Burbank, California
Burbank is a city in Los Angeles County in Southern California, United States, north of downtown Los Angeles. The estimated population in 2010 was 103,340....
, where she writes, produces and directs. She is married to Glen Morgan
Glen Morgan
Glen Morgan is an American television producer, writer, and director.-Biography:Morgan is best known for his screen work with long-time writing partner James Wong, including The X-Files, Millennium, Space: Above and Beyond, the Final Destination series, The One, Willard, and the 2006 remake of...
(13 June 1998 – present) and has four children. She is the stepmother of Chelsea Morgan and Ethan Morgan and sister-in-law of producer/writer/director Darin Morgan
Darin Morgan
Darin Morgan is an American screenwriter best known for several offbeat, darkly humorous episodes of the television series The X-Files and Millennium. His teleplay for the X-Files episode "Clyde Bruckman's Final Repose" won a 1996 Emmy for Outstanding Individual Achievement in Writing for a Drama...
. Her daughter's middle name, Autumn, is also the middle name of her character in Space: Above and Beyond
Space: Above and Beyond
Space: Above and Beyond was a short-lived mid-90s American science fiction television show on the FOX Network, created and written by Glen Morgan and James Wong. Originally planned for five seasons, it ran only for the single 1995–1996 season. It was nominated for two Emmy Awards and one Saturn...
(1995), Shane Autumn Vansen; her son Winslow's name is also the name of a character in the show, which was created by her husband, Glen Morgan.
Career
Her first feature film role was the female lead in MegavilleMegaville
Megaville is an independent/low-budget direct-to-video 1990 American science fiction film, starring Billy Zane in his first lead role. Megaville is a neo-noir psychological thriller which utilizes elements of science fiction such as cyberpunk and existentialism.-Cast:* Billy Zane as Agent Raymond...
(1990
1990 in film
The year 1990 in film involved some significant events.-Events:* CGI technique is expanded with motion capture for CGI characters, used in Total Recall .* The first digitally-manipulated matte painting is used, in Die Hard 2....
), alongside Billy Zane
Billy Zane
William George "Billy" Zane, Jr. is an American actor, producer and director. He is probably best known for his roles as Caledon Hockley in Titanic, The Phantom from The Phantom, John Wheeler in Twin Peaks and Mr...
. She is perhaps best known from her starring role as Shane Vansen in the science fiction television series Space: Above and Beyond
Space: Above and Beyond
Space: Above and Beyond was a short-lived mid-90s American science fiction television show on the FOX Network, created and written by Glen Morgan and James Wong. Originally planned for five seasons, it ran only for the single 1995–1996 season. It was nominated for two Emmy Awards and one Saturn...
(1995). In the second season of the television show Millennium
Millennium (TV series)
Millennium is an American television series created by Chris Carter, creator of The X-Files. Millennium aired on the Fox Network from 1996 to 1999. The series was filmed in Vancouver, British Columbia, though most episodes were ostensibly set in or around Seattle, Washington...
, Cloke portrayed Lara Means, a gifted forensic psychologist connected with the Millennium Group
Millennium Group
The Millennium Group is a fictional secret society and "criminal investigative consulting firm" featured in the television series Millennium...
. In 2000, Cloke co-starred in Final Destination
Final Destination
Final Destination is a 2000 supernatural slasher film written and directed by James Wong. The film was co-written by Glen Morgan and Jeffrey Reddick, both of them having previously worked with Wong in the TV series The X-Files. The film stars Devon Sawa, Ali Larter, Kerr Smith and Tony Todd...
. She has appeared in Black Christmas
Black Christmas (2006 film)
Black Christmas is 2006 American Slasher film and a remake of the 1974 horror slasher film of the same name. It was written and directed by Glen Morgan and stars Katie Cassidy, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Lacey Chabert, Crystal Lowe, Michelle Trachtenberg , Oliver Hudson, Kristen Cloke, and Andrea...
where she played a lead role along with Katie Cassidy. She also did the voice-over narration of the "Choose Their Fate" feature on the Final Destination 3
Final Destination 3
Final Destination 3 is a 2006 supernatural slasher film, and the third film in the Final Destination series. The film was directed and written by James Wong, who co-wrote and directed the first film, and was produced by Craig Perry. It was released in North America on February 10, 2006...
DVD release.
Cloke was named #9 of Sci-Fi's Sexy 50, by Femme Fatale
Femme fatale
A femme fatale is a mysterious and seductive woman whose charms ensnare her lovers in bonds of irresistible desire, often leading them into compromising, dangerous, and deadly situations. She is an archetype of literature and art...
s magazine in 1997.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Megaville Megaville Megaville is an independent/low-budget direct-to-video 1990 American science fiction film, starring Billy Zane in his first lead role. Megaville is a neo-noir psychological thriller which utilizes elements of science fiction such as cyberpunk and existentialism.-Cast:* Billy Zane as Agent Raymond... |
Christine |
| 1992 | Quantum Leap | Shirley Constantine; episode "Deliver Us From Evil" |
| 1992 | Stay Tuned | Velma |
| 1993 | Cheers Cheers Cheers is an American situation comedy television series that ran for 11 seasons from 1982 to 1993. It was produced by Charles/Burrows/Charles Productions, in association with Paramount Network Television for NBC, and was created by the team of James Burrows, Glen Charles, and Les Charles... |
Shauna; episode "Sunday Dinner" |
| 1995–1996 | Space: Above and Beyond Space: Above and Beyond Space: Above and Beyond was a short-lived mid-90s American science fiction television show on the FOX Network, created and written by Glen Morgan and James Wong. Originally planned for five seasons, it ran only for the single 1995–1996 season. It was nominated for two Emmy Awards and one Saturn... |
Capt. Shane Vansen; 23 episodes |
| 1996 | The X Files | Melissa; episode "The Field Where I Died" |
| 1997 | Millennium Millennium (TV series) Millennium is an American television series created by Chris Carter, creator of The X-Files. Millennium aired on the Fox Network from 1996 to 1999. The series was filmed in Vancouver, British Columbia, though most episodes were ostensibly set in or around Seattle, Washington... |
Lara Means; 10 episodes, 1997–1998 |
| 1999 | The 13th Warrior The 13th Warrior The 13th Warrior is a 1999 historical fiction action film starring Antonio Banderas as Ahmad ibn Fadlan and Vladimir Kulich as Buliwyf; it is based on the novel Eaters of the Dead by Michael Crichton. It was directed by John McTiernan and an uncredited Crichton.The 13th Warrior is regarded as a... |
Wendol Mother Uncredited |
| 2000 | Final Destination Final Destination Final Destination is a 2000 supernatural slasher film written and directed by James Wong. The film was co-written by Glen Morgan and Jeffrey Reddick, both of them having previously worked with Wong in the TV series The X-Files. The film stars Devon Sawa, Ali Larter, Kerr Smith and Tony Todd... |
Valerie Lewton |
| 2003 | Willard Willard (2003 film) Willard is a 2003 horror film loosely based on the novel Ratman's Notebooks by Stephen Gilbert and a remake of the 1971 film of the same name... |
Psychiatrist Uncredited |
| 2006 | Black Christmas Black Christmas (2006 film) Black Christmas is 2006 American Slasher film and a remake of the 1974 horror slasher film of the same name. It was written and directed by Glen Morgan and stars Katie Cassidy, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Lacey Chabert, Crystal Lowe, Michelle Trachtenberg , Oliver Hudson, Kristen Cloke, and Andrea... |
Leigh Colvin |