Rachel Luttrell

Rachel Zawadi Luttrell ( ; born January 19, 1971) is a Canadian actress, best known for her role as Teyla Emmagan in Stargate Atlantis (2004–2009).

Early life Luttrell was born on January 19, 1971, the daughter of Veronica Makihio Shenkunde Luttrell of the Washambala tribe of the Usambara Mountains, and William Leon Luttrell and also studied piano at The Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto.

Following a move to Los Angeles, Luttrell became frustrated with some of the minor roles that were offered to her at the time,

Personal life Luttrell married Loyd Bateman, a former stunt performer, in 2007; they have two children together, a son, Caden, born in 2007, and a daughter, Ridley, born in 2012. They divorced in 2021. Luttrell has two younger sisters, Erica Luttrell, who is also an actress, and Amanda Luttrell Garrigus, who is an on-air personality in the fashion and entertainment worlds.

Filmography

Film

Television