Odette Annable Explained

Odette Annable
Birth Name:Odette Juliette Yustman
Birth Date:10 May 1985
Birth Place:Los Angeles County, California, U.S.
Occupation:Actress
Years Active:1990, 1996, 2004–present
Children:2

Odette Juliette Annable (; 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. She grew up near Palm Springs. Her first language is Spanish and she did not learn to speak English until she was five. 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

YearTitleRoleNotes
1990Kindergarten CopRosaas Odette Yustman
1996Dear GodAngelaas Odette Yustman
2006The HolidayKissing Girlas Odette Yustman
2007TransformersSocialite Girlas Odette Yustman
2007Reefer Girlas Odette Yustman
2008CloverfieldElizabeth "Beth" McIntyreas Odette Yustman
2009The UnbornCasey Beldonas Odette Yustman
2010Temperanceas Odette Yustman
2010Group SexVanessaDirect-to-video; as Odette Yustman
2010And Soon the DarknessEllieas Odette Yustman
2010You AgainJoanna Clarkas Odette Yustman
2011Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2ChloeVoice role; direct-to-video, as Odette Yustman
2011Grow Up Already Winnie Short film
2011The DoubleNatalie Gearyas Odette Yustman
2012ChloeVoice role; direct-to-video
2015The Truth About LiesRachel Stone
2018The Chair Brooke Short film
2019The Cloverfield FilesElizabeth "Beth" McIntyreArchival footage

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1996RemembranceCharlotteTelevision film; as Odette Yustman
2004QuintupletsKelly HelbergEpisode: "(Disdainfully) the Helbergs", as Odette Yustman
2005EntourageXBox ModelEpisode: "(Chinatown)"
2006South BeachArielle CastaMain role; 8 episodes, as Odette Yustman
2006 MonkCourtneyEpisode: "Mr. Monk, Private Eye", as Odette Yustman
2007Reckless Behavior: Caught on TapeEmma NormanTelevision film; as Odette Yustman
2007–2008October RoadAubrey DiazMain role; 19 episodes, as Odette Yustman
2008Life on MarsAdrienneEpisode: "Have You Seen Your Mother, Baby, Standing in the Shadows?"; as Odette Yustman
2010–2011Brothers & SistersAnnieRecurring role; 5 episodes, as Odette Yustman
2011–2012Breaking InMelanie GarciaMain role (Season 1), Guest role (Season 2); 12 episodes
2011-2012 HouseDr. Jessica AdamsMain role (Season 8); 21 episodes
2013Golden BoyAda O'ConnorRecurring role; 2 episodes
2013 New GirlShaneEpisode: "Quick Hardening Caulk"
2013 WestsideSophie NanceUnaired television pilot
2013 Anger ManagementJamieEpisode: "Charlie and Lacey Shack Up"
2013–2015BansheeNola LongshadowRecurring role; 11 episodes
2014Two and a Half MenNicoleGuest role; 3 episodes
2014 RushSarahRecurring role; 5 episodes
2015The Astronaut Wives ClubTrudy CooperMain role; 10 episodes
2015 The GrinderDevin StutzRecurring role; 3 episodes
2016–2017Pure GeniusDr. Zoe BrockettMain role; 13 episodes
2017–2020 SupergirlSamantha Arias / ReignMain role (Season 3), Guest role (Season 5); 24 episodes[26]
Nominated – Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress on Television
2017–2018Elena of AvalorSenorita Marisol Episodes: "Crystal in the Rough" and "Science Unfair"; voice role
2018No Sleep 'Til ChristmasLizzieTelevision film
2019Adam & Eve Eve Unaired television pilot
2019–2020Tell Me a StoryMadelyn "Maddie" PruittMain role (Season 2); 10 episodes
2020Thirtysomething(else) Janey Steadman Unsold television pilot
2021Fantasy IslandDaphne MaddenEpisode: "His and Hers/The Heartbreak Hotel"
2021–2024Walker Geraldine "Geri" Broussard Recurring role (season 1)
Main role (season 2-4); 60 episodes

Video game

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Odette Juliette Yustman, Born 05/10/1985 in California . CaliforniaBirthIndex.org . May 10, 1985.
  2. Web site: Odette Yustman . 2023-02-22 . Us Weekly.
  3. OdetteAnnable. This is the only picture I have of myself from my birthday today. I am happy, unfiltered and…. 862539243276599296. December 7, 2022.
  4. News: Today in History. Associated Press. May 10, 2021. December 18, 2022.
  5. News: Pizzi Campos. Dora. 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. October 20, 2016. Vanidades. April 21, 2009. Wayback Machine. https://web.archive.org/web/20161020114726/http://www2.esmas.com/editorial-televisa/vanidades/celebridades/057458/entrevista-odette-yustman/. October 20, 2016. Spanish.
  6. Torres. Alejandra. 10 Celebrities you didn't know were Latinx. ¡Hola!. January 17, 2019. December 18, 2022.
  7. In Conversation With Odette Annable. Rose & Ivy. November 2, 2021. December 18, 2022.
  8. Web site: Moreno Valley|PE.com|Southern California News|News for Inland Southern California. https://web.archive.org/web/20090311003955/http://www.pe.com/localnews/morenovalley/stories/PE_News_Local_M_mspot24.deb4716.html. dead. March 11, 2009.
  9. News: Michael J. Lee . Marine Biology, Beating Up Blonde Girls, and That Tomb Raider Rumor We're Trying to Start: An Exclusive Interview with Odette Yustman. RadioFree.com. August 27, 2010. September 24, 2010.
  10. Web site: Odette Yustman Videos, Pics, News, Bio . AskMen.com . May 10, 1985 . April 3, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120326094632/http://www.askmen.com/celebs/women/actress_400/427_odette_yustman.html . March 26, 2012 . dead.
  11. News: Michael Fleming. New Line sets up new 'Nightmare'. Variety . January 29, 2008. January 29, 2008.
  12. Web site: Dos Santos. Kristin . Brothers & Sisters: Dave Annable's Real-Life Fiancée Cast as His [Spoiler Alert]! ]. September 21, 2010. Eonline.com. May 31, 2017.
  13. Web site: FOX Broadcasting Company – Breaking In TV Show – Breaking In TV Series – Breaking In Episode Guide . Fox.com . April 3, 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120404202749/http://www.fox.com/breakingin/ . April 4, 2012.
  14. Web site: Odette Annable as Melanie in 'Breaking In' premiering Wednesday, April 6 (9:30–10:00 pm ET/PT) on FOX.. Spoilertv.co.uk.
  15. Web site: Ng. Philiana. Odette Annable Discusses Doing Double Duty on 'House' and 'Breaking In'. September 13, 2011. Hollywoodreporter.com . May 31, 2017.
  16. Web site: Odette Annable to Co-Star in ABC's 'Astronaut Wives Club'. Goldberg. Lesley. The Hollywood Reporter. March 14, 2014 . March 14, 2014.
  17. Web site: 'Supergirl': Odette Annable To Play Reign In Season 3. Deadline.com. May 31, 2017. May 31, 2017.
  18. Web site: Stone . Sam . 2022-06-17 . Walker: Odette Annable Shares Geri's Emotional Journey Across Season 2 . 2023-02-23 . CBR . en.
  19. http://www.vmagazinedigital.com/vmagazine/2008spring/?pg=158 V magazine article
  20. Web site: Dave Annable and Odette Yustman Wed. October 11, 2010 . Jordan. Julie. People. February 11, 2019.
  21. Web site: Leon . Anya . September 10, 2015 . Dave and Odette Annable Welcome Daughter Charlie Mae - See Her First Photos! . February 11, 2019 . People.com.
  22. Web site: 2022-10-17 . Odette and Dave Annable Welcome Their Second Baby Together: The Birth Was 'Fast and Furious' . 2023-02-23 . Peoplemag . en.
  23. Web site: Dave & Odette Annable Separate After 9 Years of Marriage. People.com. Jordan, Julie and Jodi Guglielmi. October 15, 2019. October 15, 2019.
  24. Web site: Dave and Odette Annable Confirm They're Back Together 9 Months After Separation .
  25. Annable, O. Twitter September 26, 2016.
  26. Web site: Supergirl Finale: EPs Break Down Winn's 'Fitting' Exit, Reign's Fate, Kara's Season 4 Twist and More . Andy . Swift . June 19, 2018 . Tvline.com . April 8, 2019.