Jaime Murray Explained

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Jaime Murray
Birth Name:Jaime Erica Murray
Birth Date:1976 7, df=yes
Birth Place:Hammersmith, London, England
Occupation:Actress
Years Active:2001–present
Father:Billy Murray
Signature:Jaime Murray autograph signature.svg

Jaime Erica Murray (born 21 July 1976) is an English actress. She is known for playing Stacie Monroe in the BBC series Hustle (2004–2012), Lila West in the Showtime series Dexter (2007), Gaia in the Starz miniseries (2011), Olivia Charles in The CW series Ringer (2011–2012), Helena G. Wells in the Syfy series Warehouse 13 (2010–2014), Stahma Tarr in the Syfy series Defiance (2013–2015), Fiona/the Black Fairy in the ABC series Once Upon a Time (2016–2017), Antoinette in The CW series The Originals (2018), and Nyssa al Ghul in Gotham.

Early life and education

Murray was born on 21 July 1976 in Hammersmith, London, England, to Elaine and Billy Murray. Just before taking her A Levels, Murray was diagnosed with dyslexia.[1] She briefly studied philosophy and psychology at the London School of Economics, but dropped out to train at the Drama Centre London, where she graduated in 2000.[2]

Career

Murray's first role was miming the lyrics in the original video of Stretch & Vern's dance track "I'm Alive" (1996).[1] Some of her early television appearances included minor guest roles in BBC One's Casualty, The Bill, Love Soup and ShakespeaRe-Told: The Taming of the Shrew.

In 2005 she played Ruth Kettering on the BBC television series Poirot (Season 10, episode 1 The Mystery of the Blue Train.)An adaptation of the 1928 Novel 'The Mystery of the Blue Train' Written by the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie. Her sixth Hercule Poirot mystery novel.

Murray starred as Stacie Monroe in series 1–4 of Hustle. She reprised that role in Hustle, series 8.

Relocating to Los Angeles, Murray starred in Dexter as Lila West, Dexter Morgan's Narcotics Anonymous sponsor and the main antagonist in Season 2. In mid-2008, Murray joined the cast of The CW's series Valentine, playing the lead character, Grace Valentine.[3] The show began airing in October 2008 but was cancelled by the end of the month.[4] Murray was cast in another CW show, , as a wardrobe stylist, but the show was cancelled before she was able to appear.[5]

Murray finished shooting Possessions in 2010 and soon thereafter began shooting The Rapture.[6] She starred in the horror film Devil's Playground (2010), directed by Mark McQueen,[7] and then appeared as Helena G. Wells on the Syfy series Warehouse 13.[8] Murray's portrayal of Wells received critical praise and was described as "saucy",[9] "superb",[10] as able to "anchor a series"[11] and "endlessly fascinating".[12] Her absence as the villainess in the season 3 Christmas episode, "The Greatest Gift", was bemoaned with the lamentation "she would have done it better".[13] Murray was nominated for a 2012 Portal Award for her portrayal of Helena G. Wells on Warehouse 13.[14]

Murray also made a guest appearances on the Fox series The Finder, where she played a drug co-ordinator.[15] Murray starred in the Starz miniseries , as Gaia, a longtime friend of Lucretia. Murray also had a guest appearance in 2009 on CBS series NCIS, playing ICE Agent Julia Foster-Yates.

Murray made an appearance on the Partially Examined Life philosophy podcast, playing a part in Sartre's No Exit, alongside Lucy Lawless, Mark Linsenmayer and Wes Alwan.[16]

From 2013, she portrayed the character of Stahma Tarr in the Syfy series Defiance, which aired its final episode in August 2015. Murray had a recurring role in the sixth season of Once Upon a Time as the Black Fairy.[17]

She has recently been cast in The Originals final season as Antoinette, a vampire Elijah meets soon after losing his memories.

Murray also appeared in the fifth and final season of Gotham as Nyssa al Ghul.

Murray modelled clothing in television advertisements for Debenhams department store.[18] She is signed to Models 1 in London and has appeared in men's magazines such as GQ, Mayfair and FHM, as well as women's magazines like Hello!, Cosmopolitan and OK!.[19]

Personal life

Murray married Bernie Cahill, a partner in an entertainment management company, in May 2014.[20]

Filmography

Notes
2002The Byzantine CatJane Spencer (lead role)[21]
2005AnimalSaleswoman
2007Medea
BotchedAnna
2010Devil's PlaygroundLavinia
The RaptureFiona
2012PossessionsChloe
2013Samuel BleakVivian Bleak
Gerri DandridgeDirect-to-video
2018The NannyLeonor
Notes
2001The BillTania MatthewsEpisode: "A Pound of Flesh"
2002CasualtySonia GuzmanEpisode: "Thicker Than Water"
The BillMelanie3 episodes
2003Keen EddieKikiEpisode: "Pilot (a.k.a. Eddie)"
2004Doctors and NursesBella OlazabalEpisode: "Bella Bella"
2004–2012HustleStacie MonroeMain cast (series 1–4, 8); 25 episodes
2005Love SoupNatalie BrownEpisode: "Death and Nurses"
ShakespeaRe-ToldBianca MinolaEpisode: "The Taming of The Shrew"
Agatha Christie's PoirotRuth KetteringEpisode: "The Mystery of the Blue Train"
2007DexterLila West10 episodes
DemonsRebecca1 episode
2008–2009ValentineGrace Valentine/AphroditeMain cast; 8 episodes
2009The MentalistNadia SobellEpisode: "Carnelian Inc."
Eli StoneDiane RundletEpisode: "Flight Path"
NCISICE Agent Julia Foster-YatesEpisode: "Semper Fidelis"
Vivienne5 episodes
2010–2014Warehouse 13Helena G. Wells15 episodes
2011GaiaMiniseries; 4 episodes
2011–2012RingerOlivia Charles10 episodes
2012Amadea DenarisEpisode: "An Orphan Walks Into a Bar"
Childrens HospitalKitty BlackEpisode: "British Hospital"
2013–2015DefianceStahma TarrMain cast
2015Sleepy HollowCarmilla PinesEpisode: "Kali Yuga"
2016–2017Once Upon a TimeFiona / the Black FairyRecurring role (8 episodes)
2018The OriginalsAntoinetteRecurring role (6 episodes)
Midnight, TexasDelilahRecurring role (2 episodes)
2018–2021CastlevaniaCarmilla (voice)Main cast (13 episodes)
2019GothamNyssa al Ghul / Theresa WalkerRecurring role (5 episodes)
Notes
2010Suite 7JessyEpisode: "Good in Bed"
2012JanAndie4 episodes
Music videos! Year! Title! Artist
2012"Goodbye in Her Eyes"Zac Brown Band
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2014HediraVoice role

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jamie Murray. BBC Drama Faces. 11 May 2008.
  2. Web site: BBC - Press Office - Hustle Jaime Murray.
  3. News: Bob Saget, Jaime Murray to star in CW shows . THR.com . 21 July 2008 . https://web.archive.org/web/20080719225818/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/television/news/e3ifcadec3fe426ce3c8cea737d5f409cde . 19 July 2008 . dead .
  4. Web site: Easy Money and Valentine: MRC Cancels CW TV Shows | TV Series Finale . 6 November 2008 . https://archive.today/20081106052119/http://tvseriesfinale.com/articles/easy-money-and-valentine-mrc-cancels-cw-tv-shows/ . 6 November 2008 . dead.
  5. Web site: Some Ugly News: The Beautiful Life Canceled. 25 September 2009. E! Online. Natalie Finn. 28 December 2012.
  6. News: The Rapture . . 22 May 2009 .
  7. Web site: Yet Another Apocalyptic Tale in 'Devil's Playground' - Bloody Disgusting!. 10 November 2009.
  8. Web site: Warehouse 13: Photos of Lindsay Wagner's Wild Date With Artie, Scoop on H.G. Wells' Next Visit. 20 August 2012. TVLine.com. Matt Webb Mitovich. 28 December 2012.
  9. Web site: The Fate of the World Hangs in the Balance in the Season Finale of Warehouse 13!. Sheldon A. Wiebe. 22 April 2009 . Eclipse Magazine.
  10. Web site: Lindsay Wagner Comes to Warehouse 13 and H.G. Wells Returns With an Unlikely Agenda!. Sheldon A. Wiebe. 22 April 2009 . Eclipse Magazine.
  11. Web site: H.G. Wells Gets 'Warehouse 13' Spin-Off. Mark Wilson. About.com. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120623060103/http://scifi.about.com/b/2011/05/16/h-g-wells-gets-warehouse-13-spin-off.htm. 23 June 2012.
  12. Web site: Warehouse 13 star confirms the show's lesbian subtext, and then some. Dorothy Snarker. AfterEllen.com. dead. https://archive.today/20130101190433/http://www.afterellen.com/TV/warehouse-13-star-confirms-the-shows-lesbian-subtext-and-then-some. 1 January 2013.
  13. Web site: Warehouse 13 Review: It's a Wonderful Warehouse. Nick McHatton. 6 December 2011. TVFanatic.com.
  14. Web site: Portal Awards 2012. Michael Hinman. AirlockAlpha.com.
  15. Web site: Jaime Murray returns as Stacie Monroe in the last series of Hustle. 19 December 2011. BBC. 28 December 2012.
  16. Web site: Sartre's "No Exit" Read with Lucy Lawless and Jaime Murray. 2 January 2014.
  17. Web site: Once Upon a Time: Yep, Defiance's Jaime Murray Is Playing [Spoiler]]. 15 November 2016. TVLine. Matt Webb. Mitovich. 15 November 2016.
  18. Web site: Debenhams Signs Jaime Murray . 11 May 2007 . 1 September 2006 . Debenhams . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20111006154925/http://www.debenhamsweddings.com/media/articles/about_us/press_releases/sept_2006/JaimeMurraypressrelease_79b8c.pdf . 6 October 2011 .
  19. Web site: Models1 . 30 August 2012 . Models1 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120815193552/http://www.models1.co.uk/details.aspx?nav=2&modelid=31925&sexid=2&subid=7773&mainsubid=7773&indx=0&ltr=J&num=1 . 15 August 2012 .
  20. Web site: Blumm, K. C. . 31 May 2014 . Jaime Murray Marries Bernie Cahill . 13 July 2014 . people.com.
  21. https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_byzantine_cat The Byzantine Cat