Jeananne Goossen Explained

Jeananne Goossen
Birth Date:January 3, 1985
Birth Place:Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Occupation:Actress
Years Active:2006–present

Jeananne Goossen (born January 3, 1985) is a Canadian actress.

Early life

Goossen was born on January 3, 1985, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Goossen was raised in a middle-class family, to a Chinese mother and a Canadian father. Goossen studied biochemistry at McGill University in Montreal, originally with the aim of becoming a gynecologist. During her studies, she decided to pursue an acting career.[1]

Career

Her first television appearances were in 2006 in the Canadian television series 11 Cameras and in the pilot episode of the short-lived American crime series Angela's Eyes. She also appeared in other Canadian productions, including the film comedy Breakfast with Scot (2007) and in the television series Falcon Beach (2007) and Wild Roses (2009). For her supporting role in Falcon Beach, she was nominated for a Gemini Award in 2007.[2] In the 2010 miniseries Riverworld, based on a novel series of science fiction author Philip José Farmer, she played the role of the samurai warrior Tomoe Gozen.

In 2011, Goossen was in the eighth season of the crime series in the role of Officer Lauren Cooper.[3] In the ninth season of the crime series NCIS, she played a recurring role as private Joan Matteson, a former acquaintance of the main character Leroy Jethro Gibbs. In 2012 she appeared in the first and only season of the sci-fi mystery series Alcatraz as Medical Examiner Nikki.

In February 2012, it was announced that Goossen would appear in the television series The Following opposite Kevin Bacon and James Purefoy in the major role FBI agent Jennifer Mason.[4] However, she was released from the project in May 2012.[5] [6] In 2014 and 2015, she appeared in NBC's medical drama The Night Shift as Dr. Krista Bell-Hart.

In 2014, Goossen appeared alongside Canadian actor Adam Butcher in the Canadian science-fiction movie, Debug, which was written and directed by British-born Canadian actor, David Hewlett.

In 2016, she played the role of Michelle, a Savior in the 13th episode of the 6th season of The Walking Dead and joined the cast of Nashville in a recurring role and performed several songs throughout her arc.

In 2018, she played the role of a starship officer in Hyperlight, a science fiction short film presented by DUST on YouTube. In 2021, she portrayed Dr. Persephonie Trinh in the fourth season of the Canadian horror anthology series Slasher, who had skeletons in her closet like the rest of the characters and was later revealed to be one of the major antagonists after a brief disappearance in the show.

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2007Breakfast with ScotNula
2009138 ArlingtonAnne HaleShort film
2009GlitchTamaraShort film
2010Daylight SavingsAngelShort film
2011UnluckyAgent Wong
2012Sonia
2014This Last Lonely PlaceLuna
2014DebugKaida
2018HyperlightEmiliana NewtonShort film
2023Mom's Christmas Boyfriend Emma

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
200611 CamerasSerenityRecurring role
2006Angela's EyesJulie MolsonEpisode: "Pilot"
2006Rent-a-GoalieLise LambeauEpisode: "Shit Zone"
2007Falcon BeachCourtney TrueRecurring role
2009Wild RosesRickyRecurring role
2009Aaron StoneArkovEpisodes: "Not So Friendly Skies: Parts 1 & 2"
2009Trisha HarmsTV film
2009Jojo LumTV film
2010Republic of DoyleGrace EbnerEpisode: "The Pen Is Mightier Than the Doyle"
2010RiverworldTomoe GozenTV film
2010Unnatural HistoryAgent FitzgeraldEpisode: "Now You See Me"
2011SuitsTheresaEpisode: "Tricks of the Trade"
2011Off. Lauren CooperEpisodes: "Cavallino Rampante", "Officer Involved"
2011–2012NCISMarine Pvt. Joan MattesonEpisodes: "Engaged: Parts 1 & 2", "Life Before His Eyes"
2012AlcatrazNikkiRecurring role
2013Emily Owens, M.D.MollyEpisodes: "The Car and the Cards", "The Social Experiment", "The Teapot"
2013Jennifer MasonEpisodes: "Pilot", "The Poet's Fire"
2013Monica DavisEpisode: "Parley"
2014DarknetJoanneEpisode: "Darknet 3"
2014–2015Dr. Krista Bell-HartMain role (Seasons 1 and 2)
2016 The Walking DeadMichelleEpisode: "The Same Boat"
2016NashvilleVita Martin2 episodes
2017Criminal MindsFiona DuncanRecurring role
2017MacGyverHarper HayesEpisode: "Skull + Electromagnet"
2019CoronerSabinaEpisodes: "Black Dog", "All's Well", "The Suburbs"
2021SlasherDr. Persephone TrinhMain role
2021Private EyesVivian NovakEpisode: In the Arms of Morpheus
2024So Help Me ToddJordana JeckoEpisode: The Tooth Is Out There
2024Beacon 23K-CinEpisodes: "Free", "Disintegration"

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Riverworld's Jeananne Goossen - Way Of The Warrior - SciFiAndTvTalk . Steve. Eramo . scifiandtvtalk.typepad.com . March 6, 2015.
  2. Web site: Who is Jeananne Goossen (actress)? . omnilexica.com . March 6, 2015.
  3. Web site: Keck's Exclusives: CSI: NY's Danny Gets a New Lady - Today's News: Our Take | TVGuide.com . William . Keck. tvguide.com . August 11, 2011. March 6, 2015.
  4. Web site: Jeananne Goossen & Lucy Liu Latest Women To Book Lead Roles - Atlanta Blackstar . Joe . Cohen. atlantablackstar.com . February 28, 2012. March 6, 2015.
  5. Web site: The Following: Jeananne Goossen zu jung? | Serienjunkies.de . Adam . Arndt . serienjunkies.de . May 25, 2012. March 6, 2015.
  6. Web site: Several More New Series In Recasting Mode; Returning Ones Add/Cut Regulars | Deadline . Nellie . Andreeva . deadline.com . May 23, 2012. March 6, 2015.
  7. Web site: Awards Database. . 2 November 2016.