Emily Coutts (born July 4, 1989) is a Canadian actress. She is known for portraying Keyla Detmer, a bridge officer, on the Paramount+ series Star Trek: Discovery.[1][2]
Emily Coutts | |
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| Born | July 4, 1989 |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, writer, producer |
| Notable work | Star Trek: Discovery |
A graduate of York University's drama program, Coutts has written, produced, and starred in several independent short and feature films.[3][4] She has also appeared in a web series that she co-wrote and co-produced, entitled Beattie & Mae, alongside Melanie Leishman.[5]
Personal life
editCoutts came out as gay in 2019.[6] In August 2020, she announced her engagement to her girlfriend, producer Lexy Altman.[7]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | The Bright Side of the Moon | Anchor | |
| 2015 | Barn Wedding | Emma | Also producer[8][9] and writer |
| 2015 | Crimson Peak | Eunice | [10][11] |
| 2015 | As I Like Her | Liz | Short film |
| 2015 | Satisfaction | Kat | Short film |
| 2016 | Can't Close a Painted Eye | Maria | Short film |
| 2016 | 3-Way (Not Calling)[12] | Gina | Short film |
| 2016 | Cherry | Sam | Short film |
| 2017 | Come Back | Ella | Short film |
| 2019 | Barbara-Anne | Andi | Short film |
| 2019 | Goliath | Jenna | [1] |
| 2020 | Eros | Caz | Short film |
| 2020 | Hazy Little Thing | Karen | [13] |
| 2020 | Dear Jesus | Eileen | Short film; also producer, executive producer, and writer[6] |
| 2023 | They Choose You | — | Short film; director, producer, and writer |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | The L.A. Complex | Paul F. Tompkins Show Receptionist | Episode: "Vacancy" |
| 2012 | Transporter: The Series | Cherisse | Episode: "Payback" |
| 2013 | The Next Step | Waitress | Episode: "Bad Moon Rising" |
| 2013 | Murdoch Mysteries | Typist | Episode: "The Ghost of Queen's Park " |
| 2014 | Best Christmas Party Ever | Natalie | TV movie |
| 2016 | The Girlfriend Experience | Monica | Episode: "Available" |
| 2016 | Dark Matter | Sylvia | Episode: "We Were Family" |
| 2017 | Murdoch Mysteries | Camilla Morse | Episode: "Hot Wheels of Thunder" |
| 2017–2024 | Star Trek: Discovery | Keyla Detmer | Recurring |
| 2018 | Designated Survivor | Kaitlin Corday | Episode: "Bad Reception" |
| 2021 | Star Trek: Discovery Logs | Keyla Detmer (voice) | TV series short |
| 2021 | Clarice | Erin | Episodes: "Silence Is Purgatory" & "Motherless Child" |
| 2021 | Glowbies | Fifi (voice) | Animated series |
References
edit- ^ a b Kecskes, Alex (2018-03-23). "Emily Coutts talks "Star Trek Discovery"". ACED Magazine. Retrieved 2020-12-17.
- ^ "'Star Trek: Discovery': Emily Coutts on season 2, Detmer's Eyepiece". Star Trek. Retrieved 2020-12-17.
- ^ "Spotlight on Alumni: Emily Coutts – Theatre". Retrieved 2020-12-17.
- ^ Mark, John (January 1, 2021). "Star Trek and the Struggle w/ Emily Coutts". BLNCD World. Retrieved November 18, 2021.
- ^ "Beattie & Mae | TV, eh?". www.tv-eh.com. Retrieved 2020-12-17.
- ^ a b Reynolds, Daniel (February 8, 2022). "How Star Trek Helped Discovery Star Emily Coutts Come Out". Out. Retrieved February 8, 2022.
- ^ Coutts, Emily (August 25, 2020). "marrying a real life mermaid 🥂". Instagram. Archived from the original on 2021-12-26. Retrieved November 18, 2021.
- ^ "Northern Lights: 15 Canadian Talents to Watch" by Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter (5 Sept, 2018) Retrieved from ProQuest 2124060550
- ^ "The Rosenzweig Group Signs Desmond Chiam, L. Scott Caldwell, Troy Gentile & Emily Coutts" by Denise Petski at deadline.com
- ^ "CFC names Actors Conservatory participants" by Jordan Pinto at playbackonline.ca
- ^ "Review: Crimson Peak" by Jake Cole at www.slantmagazine.com
- ^ 3-Way (Not Calling) article & info at www.shortoftheweek.com
- ^ "A Perfect Plan, Hazy Little Thing among CFF world premieres" by Lauren Malyk at playbackonline.ca
External links
edit- Emily Coutts at IMDb
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