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Kristin Kreuk Biography

Birth Name:Kristin Laura Kreuk

Birth Place:Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Profession Actress, Producer

Fast Facts

  • Was nominated for the 2005 Leo Award for Best Lead Performance by a Female in a Feature Length Drama for her role in "Earthsea․"
  • Got her start in acting in the series "Edgemont․"
  • Quote: "I really look for stories that move me and characters that feel very human and real․"
  • Quote: "I never dreamed of being an actor, but I'm beginning to love it more and more because I like challenging myself․ When I feel like I'm not learning or having fun anymore, then I'll stop․"
  • Best known for her role in the series "Smallville․"
  • Holds a purple belt in karate
  • Was in contention for a role in the film "Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol․"

Awards

  • 2002Saturn Award-Best Actress in a Television Series: nominated
  • 2002Cinescape Genre Face of the Future Award-Female: nominated
  • 2003Saturn Award-Best Actress in a Television Series: nominated
  • 2003Teen Choice Award-Choice TV Actress - Drama/Action Adventure: nominated
  • 2004Saturn Award-Best Actress in a Television Series: nominated
  • 2004Teen Choice Award-Choice TV Actress - Drama/Action Adventure: nominated
  • 2005Leo-Youth or Children's Program or Series: Best Performance: nominated
  • 2005Leo-Feature Length Drama: Best Lead Performance by a Female: nominated
  • 2006Saturn Award-Best Actress on Television: nominated
  • 2006Teen Choice Award-TV - Choice Actress: Drama/Action Adventure: nominated
  • 2006Teen Choice Award-TV - Choice Chemistry: nominated
  • 2008Teen Choice Award-Choice TV Actress: Action Adventure: nominated
  • 2013Teen Choice Award-Choice TV Actress: Fantasy/Sci-Fi: nominated
  • 2014Teen Choice Award-Choice TV Actress: Fantasy/Sci-Fi: nominated
  • 2019Canadian Screen Award-Best Lead Actress, Drama Series: nominated
  • 2021Canadian Screen Award-Best Lead Actress, Drama Series: nominated
  • 2021Canadian Screen Award-Best Dramatic Series: nominated
  • 2022Canadian Screen Award-Best Lead Actress, Drama Series: nominated
  • 2025Leo-Best Lead Performance Dramatic Series: winner