Kristen Lee Gutoskie was born in Toronto and grew up in nearby Markham. Her interest in performing began when she was cast in school theatre productions. She honed her career by taking improv classes on weekends at Toronto’s The Second City and started working in television and film as her love for acting grew. She graduated with Honours from Wilfrid Laurier University.
TRIVIA: She played the role of Beth in 10 episodes of the series The Handmaid’s Tale.
Features & TV Movies:
VR indicates Direct-to-Video Release
Restless Spirits (TV-1999)
Verdict in Blood (TV-2002)
Recession Dating (2009, short)
Leslie, My Name Is Evil (2009)
Moon Point (2012)
That’s So Relatable: Sooner or Later (2013)
Playground of Dreams (2013, dhort)
The Dust Storm (VR-2016)
Sightless (2017, short)
Eat Wheaties! (2020)
Jonesin’ (2021)
All the World is Sleeping (2021)
Brush (2023, short)
TV Series – Cast:
Originals (2011)
Beaver Falls (2011-2012)
Containment (2016)
The Vampire Diaries (2016-2017)
The Handmaid’s Tale (2017-2021)
Lethal Weapon (2017-2018)
Chicago Fire (2018-2022)
Y: The Last Man (2021)
Marcos: Mexico (2021)
TV Series – Guest Appearances:
Real Kids, Rea Adventures (2000)
System Crash (2000, 2001)
In a Heartbeat (2001)
Aaron Stone (2009, 2010)
Pure Pawnage (2010)
Being Erica (2010, 2011)
Breakout Kings (2011)
The Last Man (2021)
Web Series:
Relationship Status (2016-2017)
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