Simone Kessell

Simone Kessell (born 19 August 1975) is a New Zealand television actress known for her role as Lt. Alicia Washington in the short-lived Fox science fiction television series Terra Nova. In 2016, Kessell starred opposite Ray Winstone on the short-lived ABC prime-time television fantasy soap opera Of Kings and Prophets. she co-stars on the Showtime series Yellowjackets.

Career Her early work included appearances in New Zealand and Australian productions like Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, where she played Dr. Stella O'Shaughnessy. She also appeared in TV films such as McLeod's Daughters In 2011, she portrayed Lieutenant Alicia Washington in the sci-fi series Terra Nova.

More recently, Kessell played Breha Organa in the Obi-Wan Kenobi miniseries, and Mother Teach in Our Flag Means Death. Since 2023, she has been part of the main cast in Yellowjackets'', portraying the adult version of Lottie Matthews.

Personal life Kessell was born in Auckland to a Māori mother, of Ngāti Tūwharetoa and Ngāi Te Rangi descent, and a father of European descent. She is married to Australian director Gregor Jordan. They have two sons, Jack and Beau. In 2024, she secured a gold medal in the women's singles (35+ age 4.0) and a silver in women's doubles at the Australian Pickleball Championships. She serves as an ambassador for JOOLA Australia and captains the Brisbane Breakers in Major League Pickleball Australia.

Filmography

Film Year Title Role Notes 2001 Stickmen Karen Lotto Short 2003 Liquid Bridge Jeanne 2005 Sum of Existence Dr. Juliet King 2008 Nina Metro Frost/Nixon Airport Check-In Woman 2009 Blue Boy Mrs. Jordan Short 2011 Burning Man Oscar's Teacher 2013 Clara Coldstream 2015 San Andreas Kim Swann 2017 2:22 Serena 1% Hayley 2022 Muru Maria 2024 Hard Home Mary FlintTBAHoneymoon with HarryTBAFilming Subversion Post-production

Television