Odette Annable
American actress (born 1985)
Odette Annable
Annable in 2017
Born Odette Juliette Yustman
(1985-05-10 ) May 10, 1985 (age 39) Occupation Actress Years active 1990, 1996, 2004–present Spouse
Children 2
Odette Juliette Annable (née Yustman ; born May 10, 1985)[ 1] [ 2] [ 3] is an American actress. She is known for various roles in film and television, including as Dr. Jessica Adams in the Fox medical drama series House , Beth McIntyre in the monster film Cloverfield , Aubrey Diaz in the ABC drama series October Road , Samantha Arias / Reign in Supergirl , and Nola Longshadow in Banshee .
Early life
Odette Juliette Yustman was born on May 10, 1985,[ 4] in Los Angeles County, California , to a Colombian father and a Cuban mother.[ 5] [ 6] [ 7] Her father is of French, Italian, and Swiss descent.[ 7] She grew up near Palm Springs .[ 7] Her first language is Spanish and she did not learn to speak English until she was five.[ 7] She graduated from Woodcrest Christian High School in Riverside .[ 8]
Career
Annable played a Spanish-speaking student in Kindergarten Cop at age 5. She later starred in the TV series South Beach and October Road .[ 9] She had a lead role in the 2007 Lifetime film Reckless Behavior: Caught on Tape , and Cloverfield ,[ 10] as well as an appearance in the comedy film Walk Hard , and the 2009 film The Unborn .[ 11]
In 2011, she played nurse Annie Miller in season five of Brothers & Sisters .[ 12] Annable played Melanie Garcia on the comedy Breaking In as a series regular in its first season, appearing as a guest star thereafter.[ 13] [ 14] She joined the TV series House as Dr. Jessica Adams,[ 15] and remained on the show until the finale in May 2012.
In March 2014, Annable was cast as Trudy Cooper in the ABC series The Astronaut Wives Club .[ 16]
In 2017, she joined the main cast of the CW series Supergirl as Samantha Arias , a single mother who discovers that she shares origins with Supergirl and Superman , as well as Reign, the Kryptonian Worldkiller she was engineered to be.[ 17] From 2021, she joined Walker as Geraldine Broussard, a friend of the Walker's and local barkeep.[ 18]
Personal life
She was engaged to actor Trevor Wright until their breakup in 2008.[ 19] She married her Brothers & Sisters co-star Dave Annable in October 2010.[ 20] They have two daughters.[ 21] [ 22] In October 2019, the couple announced their separation, but announced their reconciliation in August 2020.[ 23] [ 24]
Annable endorsed Hillary Clinton in the 2016 United States presidential election .[ 25]
Filmography
Film
Television
Year
Title
Role
Notes
1996
Remembrance
Charlotte
Television film; as Odette Yustman
2004
Quintuplets
Kelly Helberg
Episode: "(Disdainfully) the Helbergs", as Odette Yustman
2005
Entourage
XBox Model
Episode: "(Chinatown)"
2006
South Beach
Arielle Casta
Main role; 8 episodes, as Odette Yustman
2006
Monk
Courtney
Episode: "Mr. Monk, Private Eye", as Odette Yustman
2007
Reckless Behavior: Caught on Tape
Emma Norman
Television film; as Odette Yustman
2007–2008
October Road
Aubrey Diaz
Main role; 19 episodes, as Odette Yustman
2008
Life on Mars
Adrienne
Episode: "Have You Seen Your Mother, Baby, Standing in the Shadows?"; as Odette Yustman
2010–2011
Brothers & Sisters
Annie
Recurring role; 5 episodes, as Odette Yustman
2011–2012
Breaking In
Melanie Garcia
Main role (Season 1), Guest role (Season 2); 12 episodes
2011-2012
House
Dr. Jessica Adams
Main role (Season 8); 21 episodes
2013
Golden Boy
Ada O'Connor
Recurring role; 2 episodes
2013
New Girl
Shane
Episode: "Quick Hardening Caulk"
2013
Westside
Sophie Nance
Unaired television pilot
2013
Anger Management
Jamie
Episode: "Charlie and Lacey Shack Up"
2013–2015
Banshee
Nola Longshadow
Recurring role; 11 episodes
2014
Two and a Half Men
Nicole
Guest role; 3 episodes
2014
Rush
Sarah
Recurring role; 5 episodes
2015
The Astronaut Wives Club
Trudy Cooper
Main role; 10 episodes
2015
The Grinder
Devin Stutz
Recurring role; 3 episodes
2016–2017
Pure Genius
Dr. Zoe Brockett
Main role; 13 episodes
2017–2020
Supergirl
Samantha Arias / Reign
Main role (Season 3), Guest role (Season 5); 24 episodes[ 26] Nominated – Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress on Television
2017–2018
Elena of Avalor
Senorita Marisol
Episodes: "Crystal in the Rough" and "Science Unfair"; voice role
2018
No Sleep 'Til Christmas
Lizzie
Television film
2019
Adam & Eve
Eve
Unaired television pilot
2019–2020
Tell Me a Story
Madelyn "Maddie" Pruitt
Main role (Season 2); 10 episodes
2020
Thirtysomething(else)
Janey Steadman
Unsold television pilot
2021
Fantasy Island
Daphne Madden
Episode: "His and Hers/The Heartbreak Hotel"
2021–2024
Walker
Geraldine "Geri" Broussard
Recurring role (season 1) Main role (seasons 2–4); 60 episodes
Music videos
Video game
Year
Title
Voice role
Notes
2008
Fallout 3
Amata Almodovar
Voice role; as Odette Yustman
References
^ a b "Odette Juliette Yustman, Born 05/10/1985 in California" . CaliforniaBirthIndex.org . May 10, 1985.
^ "Odette Yustman" . Us Weekly . Retrieved February 22, 2023 .
^ @OdetteAnnable (May 11, 2017). "This is the only picture I have of myself from my birthday today. I am happy, unfiltered and…" (Tweet ). Retrieved December 7, 2022 – via Twitter .
^ "Today in History" . Associated Press . May 10, 2021. Retrieved December 18, 2022 .
^ Pizzi Campos, Dora (April 21, 2009). "Odette Yustman - De madre cubana y padre colombiano, esta nueva sensación latina de 23 años comienza a saborear el éxito en Hollywood, con su protagónico en el filme The Unborn" . Vanidades (in Spanish). Archived from the original on October 20, 2016. Retrieved October 20, 2016 – via Wayback Machine .
^ Torres, Alejandra (January 17, 2019). "10 Celebrities you didn't know were Latinx" . ¡Hola! . Retrieved December 18, 2022 .
^ a b c d "In Conversation With Odette Annable" . Rose & Ivy (Interview). November 2, 2021. Retrieved December 18, 2022 .
^ "Moreno Valley|PE.com|Southern California News|News for Inland Southern California" . Archived from the original on March 11, 2009.
^ Michael J. Lee (August 27, 2010). "Marine Biology, Beating Up Blonde Girls, and That Tomb Raider Rumor We're Trying to Start: An Exclusive Interview with Odette Yustman" . RadioFree.com . Retrieved September 24, 2010 .
^ "Odette Yustman Videos, Pics, News, Bio" . AskMen.com . May 10, 1985. Archived from the original on March 26, 2012. Retrieved April 3, 2012 .
^ Michael Fleming (January 29, 2008). "New Line sets up new 'Nightmare' " . Variety . Retrieved January 29, 2008 .
^ Dos Santos, Kristin (September 21, 2010). "Brothers & Sisters: Dave Annable's Real-Life Fiancée Cast as His [Spoiler Alert]!" . Eonline.com . Retrieved May 31, 2017 .
^ "FOX Broadcasting Company – Breaking In TV Show – Breaking In TV Series – Breaking In Episode Guide" . Fox.com . Archived from the original on April 4, 2012. Retrieved April 3, 2012 .
^ "Odette Annable as Melanie in 'Breaking In' premiering Wednesday, April 6 (9:30–10:00 pm ET/PT) on FOX" . Spoilertv.co.uk .
^ Ng, Philiana (September 13, 2011). "Odette Annable Discusses Doing Double Duty on 'House' and 'Breaking In' " . Hollywoodreporter.com . Retrieved May 31, 2017 .
^ Goldberg, Lesley (March 14, 2014). "Odette Annable to Co-Star in ABC's 'Astronaut Wives Club' " . The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved March 14, 2014 .
^ " 'Supergirl': Odette Annable To Play Reign In Season 3" . Deadline.com . May 31, 2017. Retrieved May 31, 2017 .
^ Stone, Sam (June 17, 2022). "Walker: Odette Annable Shares Geri's Emotional Journey Across Season 2" . CBR . Retrieved February 23, 2023 .
^ V magazine article Archived 2010-09-26 at the Wayback Machine
^ Jordan, Julie (October 11, 2010). "Dave Annable and Odette Yustman Wed" . People . Retrieved February 11, 2019 .
^ Leon, Anya (September 10, 2015). "Dave and Odette Annable Welcome Daughter Charlie Mae - See Her First Photos!" . People.com . Retrieved February 11, 2019 .
^ "Odette and Dave Annable Welcome Their Second Baby Together: The Birth Was 'Fast and Furious' " . Peoplemag . October 17, 2022. Retrieved February 23, 2023 .
^ Jordan, Julie and Jodi Guglielmi (October 15, 2019). "Dave & Odette Annable Separate After 9 Years of Marriage" . People.com. Retrieved October 15, 2019 .
^ "Dave and Odette Annable Confirm They're Back Together 9 Months After Separation" .
^ Annable, O. Twitter September 26, 2016.
^ Swift, Andy (June 19, 2018). "Supergirl Finale: EPs Break Down Winn's 'Fitting' Exit, Reign's Fate, Kara's Season 4 Twist and More" . Tvline.com . Retrieved April 8, 2019 .
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