Editing Kendall Cross

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'''Kendall Cross''' (born March 10, 1972) is a Canadian actress who portrays [[Youngblood|Agent Youngblood]] in ''[[Caprica (series)|Caprica]]''. Born in Kamloops, British Columbia, Cross was inspired to act at a young age by Drew Barrymore's performance in ''E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial''.<ref group="commentary" name="dialthegate_acting_inspiration">{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sos1PaRo2cg&t=804s|title=235: Kendall Cross, "Julia Donovan" in Stargate SG-1 (Interview)|publisher=YouTube|date=October 29, 2023|accessdate=August 9, 2025}}</ref> She later attended the University of British Columbia where she completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts in stage acting.<ref group="external" name="cross_imdb_biography_filmography">{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0189202/|title=Kendall Cross|publisher=Internet Movie Database|accessdate=August 9, 2025}}</ref>

== Career ==

Cross landed her first television audition in the series ''[[w:Highlander: The Series|Highlander]]'' (1992) and has since appeared in numerous television and film projects spanning over 20 years.<ref group="external" name="cross_imdb_biography_filmography" /> Her career has encompassed both television and film work, with notable appearances in major productions. In an interview, she discussed the challenges for Canadian actors securing lead roles in American productions filmed in Vancouver, noting that one often has to "take what you can get" while still maintaining professional standards.<ref group="commentary" name="gut_canadian_actor_challenges">{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWyNmWNjsws&t=150s|title=Kendall Cross - Grand Unified Theory|publisher=YouTube|date=March 11, 2017|accessdate=August 9, 2025}}</ref> She also observed that the Vancouver film industry has grown significantly, diversifying from primarily science fiction to include a wide range of productions, including many Hallmark Channel movies.<ref group="commentary" name="dialthegate_vancouver_industry">{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sos1PaRo2cg&t=1095s|title=235: Kendall Cross, "Julia Donovan" in Stargate SG-1 (Interview)|publisher=YouTube|date=October 29, 2023|accessdate=August 9, 2025}}</ref>

=== Film Work ===

Cross's most notable film roles include ''[[w:Flight 93 (2006 film)|Flight 93]]'' (2006), where she portrayed Deena Burnett, and ''[[w:The Butterfly Effect|The Butterfly Effect]]'' (2004).<ref group="external" name="cross_imdb_biography_filmography" /> The TV movie ''Flight 93'', which aired on A&E Network, was produced with the cooperation of surviving family members and focused on the passengers and crew of United Airlines Flight 93 on September 11, 2001.<ref group="production" name="cross_flight93_deena_burnett_role">{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0481522/characters/nm0189202|title=Flight 93 (TV Movie 2006) - Kendall Cross as Deena Burnett|publisher=Internet Movie Database|accessdate=August 9, 2025}}</ref> Her early film career included roles in ''[[w:Bliss (1997 film)|Bliss]]'' (1997), followed by appearances in major blockbusters such as ''[[w:X2 (film)|X2: X-Men United]]'' (2003), ''[[w:Paycheck (film)|Paycheck]]'' (2003), and ''[[w:Elektra (2005 film)|Elektra]]'' (2005).<ref group="external" name="fandango_cross_biography_filmography">{{cite web|url=https://www.fandango.com/people/kendall-cross-144351/biography|title=Kendall Cross Biography|publisher=Fandango|accessdate=August 9, 2025}}</ref> She also appeared in ''[[w:Two for the Money|Two for the Money]]'' (2005) with Al Pacino, ''[[w:Things We Lost in the Fire (film)|Things We Lost in the Fire]]'' (2007) with Benicio del Toro, ''[[w:Space Buddies|Space Buddies]]'' (2009), ''[[w:Girl in Progress|Girl in Progress]]'' (2012) with Eva Mendes, and ''[[w:Elysium (film)|Elysium]]'' (2013) with Matt Damon.<ref group="external" name="fandango_cross_biography_filmography" />

For her role in ''Grand Unified Theory'', she won the Best Actress in a Feature Award in 2016.<ref group="external" name="mrdustbin_cross_biography_awards" /> Cross described the experience of shooting the feature film in just 12 days as "crazy,"<ref group="commentary" name="gut_shooting_schedule">{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWyNmWNjsws&t=207s|title=Kendall Cross - Grand Unified Theory|publisher=YouTube|date=March 11, 2017|accessdate=August 9, 2025}}</ref> noting that the success of the production under such a tight schedule was a testament to the casting and the preparedness of the actors.<ref group="commentary" name="gut_shooting_schedule" />

=== Television Career ===

Cross has built an extensive television career with appearances in numerous genre series. Her early television work included roles in ''[[w:Highlander: The Series|Highlander: The Series]]'' (1992-98), ''[[w:Sliders|Sliders]]'' (1994-99), and ''[[w:Strange Luck|Strange Luck]]'' (Fox, 1995-96), as well as starring roles in the TV movies "Murder in My Mind" (CBS, 1996-97) and "Volcano: Fire on the Mountain" (ABC, 1996-97).<ref group="external" name="fandango_cross_biography_filmography" />

Cross has been featured as a guest star in several episodes of various Canadian-produced television series, including Julia Donovan in ''[[w:Stargate SG-1|Stargate SG-1]]'' (4 episodes), various roles in ''[[w:Smallville|Smallville]]'', and appearances in ''[[w:Andromeda (TV series)|Gene Roddenberry's Andromeda]]''.<ref group="external" name="tvtropes_cross_creator_profile">{{cite web|url=https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Creator/KendallCross|title=Kendall Cross (Creator)|publisher=TV Tropes|accessdate=August 9, 2025}}</ref> Reflecting on her recurring role as reporter Julia Donovan, Cross stated she saw the character as having an "innocence" and being an "eager beaver" journalist who didn't fully grasp the depth of the Stargate program until she was completely immersed in it.<ref group="commentary" name="dialthegate_character_interpretation">{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sos1PaRo2cg&t=205s|title=235: Kendall Cross, "Julia Donovan" in Stargate SG-1 (Interview)|publisher=YouTube|date=October 29, 2023|accessdate=August 9, 2025}}</ref> The role was not initially planned as recurring, and she would be brought back as the writers found new ways to incorporate her character into the story.<ref group="commentary" name="dialthegate_recurring_role">{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sos1PaRo2cg&t=285s|title=235: Kendall Cross, "Julia Donovan" in Stargate SG-1 (Interview)|publisher=YouTube|date=October 29, 2023|accessdate=August 9, 2025}}</ref> She credited actress Amanda Tapping for helping her understand the dynamic between their characters, ensuring they were portrayed as strong women with valid, opposing agendas rather than falling into a "catty" rivalry.<ref group="commentary" name="dialthegate_amanda_tapping">{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sos1PaRo2cg&t=1608s|title=235: Kendall Cross, "Julia Donovan" in Stargate SG-1 (Interview)|publisher=YouTube|date=October 29, 2023|accessdate=August 9, 2025}}</ref> Cross has expressed strong interest in returning to a future ''Stargate'' project, stating she would love to play a character that requires prosthetics.<ref group="commentary" name="dialthegate_return_to_stargate">{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sos1PaRo2cg&t=3154s|title=235: Kendall Cross, "Julia Donovan" in Stargate SG-1 (Interview)|publisher=YouTube|date=October 29, 2023|accessdate=August 9, 2025}}</ref>

In ''Smallville'', she notably played Jessica Kent in the Season Three episode "Relic," a Little Girl's Mother in the Season One episode "Jitters," and provided the voice of Lara-El for the Season Three episode "Memoria."<ref group="production" name="cross_smallville_multiple_roles">{{cite web|url=https://smallville.fandom.com/wiki/Kendall_Cross|title=Kendall Cross|publisher=Smallville Wiki|accessdate=August 9, 2025}}</ref> Her other genre credits include ''[[w:Dark Angel (TV series)|Dark Angel]]'', ''[[w:Seven Days (TV series)|Seven Days]]'', and ''[[w:First Wave (TV series)|First Wave]]''.

Cross portrayed Major Byrne in Season Two of ''[[w:The 100 (TV series)|The 100]]''.<ref group="external" name="the100_wiki_cross_major_byrne">{{cite web|url=https://the100.fandom.com/wiki/Kendall_Cross|title=Kendall Cross|publisher=The 100 Wiki|accessdate=August 9, 2025}}</ref> More recent television work includes roles in ''[[w:Virgin River (TV series)|Virgin River]]'' as Valerie (2021), ''[[w:Another Life (2019 TV series)|Another Life]]'' as Dr. Maura Brebs, and ''[[w:Van Helsing (TV series)|Van Helsing]]''.<ref group="external" name="cross_imdb_biography_filmography" /> She also had a recurring role on "Debbie Macomber's Cedar Cove" (Hallmark Channel, 2012-15).<ref group="external" name="fandango_cross_biography_filmography" />

Cross has continued working steadily in television through 2025, with appearances in Hallmark Channel productions and other Canadian television series, demonstrating her ongoing versatility across different genres and networks.<ref group="external" name="cross_filmifeed_recent_work">{{cite web|url=https://celebs.filmifeed.com/wiki/kendall-cross/|title=Kendall Cross - Age, Wiki, Bio, Photos|publisher=FilmiFeed|accessdate=August 9, 2025}}</ref>

=== Voice Acting ===

Cross has expanded her career into voice acting and describes herself as a "VO artist" and teacher.<ref group="commentary" name="cross_instagram_bio_voice_work">{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/hotcrosskendall/|title=Kendall Cross (@hotcrosskendall) Instagram|publisher=Instagram|accessdate=August 9, 2025}}</ref> She has expressed a deep passion for voice-over work, noting that it has become her primary focus and that she prefers it because it emphasizes ability over physical appearance.<ref group="commentary" name="dialthegate_voice_acting">{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sos1PaRo2cg&t=1353s|title=235: Kendall Cross, "Julia Donovan" in Stargate SG-1 (Interview)|publisher=YouTube|date=October 29, 2023|accessdate=August 9, 2025}}</ref> Her voice acting work includes providing the voice of Lara-El in ''[[w:Smallville|Smallville]]'' before the role was later recast with Helen Slater in Season Seven.<ref group="production" name="cross_smallville_multiple_roles" /> Beyond her screen work, Cross has also worked as an acting teacher and voice-over instructor, combining her extensive professional experience with education.<ref group="commentary" name="dialthegate_voice_acting" /> She has shared her voice-over origin story in a video for On The Mic Training, the school where she instructs.<ref group="commentary" name="cross_tiktok_vo_origin">{{cite web|url=https://www.tiktok.com/@onthemictraining/video/7212797058963557637|title=The amazing Kendall Cross reveals her Voice Over origin story!|publisher=TikTok|date=March 20, 2023|accessdate=August 9, 2025}}</ref>

== Personal Life ==

Cross has been married to Hans Bergstrom, a mechanical engineer, since 2005. They have two children.<ref group="external" name="cross_imdb_biography_filmography" /> Cross is known for her trademark deep dimples when smiling and stands 5'10" tall.<ref group="external" name="mrdustbin_cross_biography_awards">{{cite web|url=https://www.mrdustbin.com/us/kendall-cross/|title=Kendall Cross Biography, Age, Height & Husband|publisher=mrDustBin|date=September 18, 2023|accessdate=August 9, 2025}}</ref> In 2016, she won the Best Actress in a Feature Award for ''Grand Unified Theory''.<ref group="external" name="mrdustbin_cross_biography_awards" />

Beyond her screen work, Cross describes herself as a lover of water sports and ice cream, and has maintained an active social media presence where she shares insights into her professional and personal life.<ref group="commentary" name="cross_instagram_bio_voice_work" /> She has successfully balanced her acting career with teaching, contributing to the development of new performers in the industry.<ref group="commentary" name="dialthegate_voice_acting" />

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