★ HOW OLD IS EMILY COUTTS?
Emily Coutts is 36 years old, born July 4, 1989 in CA · Cancer.
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About
Emily Coutts plays bridge officer Keyla Detmer on Star Trek: Discovery, the Paramount+ series that made her a fixture in sci-fi fandom. Born in Canada in 1989, she's a York University drama graduate who writes, produces, and acts across film and web projects. As a Cancer, she channels emotional depth into ensemble storytelling.
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Biography
Emily Coutts became known for portraying Keyla Detmer, a bridge officer on the Paramount+ series Star Trek: Discovery. Born in Canada on July 4, 1989, she studied drama at York University. Beyond acting, Coutts has written, produced, and starred in several independent short and feature films. She co-wrote and co-produced the web series Beattie & Mae alongside Melanie Leishman. As a screenwriter and actor, she straddles both sides of production—a dual skill rare in film and TV. Her Cancer sun sign (born July 4) often correlates with the emotional intelligence required for character-driven storytelling. A life-path 11 suggests intuitive creativity and a drive toward meaningful artistic collaboration. Her Canadian background provides context for her work in North American independent and streaming media.
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Before Fame
Coutts graduated from York University's drama program before building a career in independent film and television. She wrote, produced, and starred in multiple short and feature films, establishing herself both in front of and behind the camera prior to joining Star Trek: Discovery.
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Trivia
- She co-wrote and co-produced the web series Beattie & Mae with actor Melanie Leishman.
- Coutts is a multi-hyphenate—screenwriter, producer, and actor—across independent and streaming projects.
- Her character Keyla Detmer is a bridge officer on one of the most-watched sci-fi franchises globally.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
Master Number — The Visionary
11 carries the qualities of 2 amplified. Highly intuitive, often associated with thought leaders and trend-setters in their fields.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 11 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Tian XiweiOx · 1997
- Janhvi KapoorOx · 1997
- Bella MacleanOx · 1997
- Charithra ChandranOx · 1997
- Jung Chae-yeonOx · 1997
CHALLENGING
- Kendall JennerPig · 1995
- Brian May
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Emily Coutts?
- Emily Coutts is 36 years old (born July 4, 1989).
- When is Emily Coutts's birthday?
- Emily Coutts was born on July 4, 1989.
- What is Emily Coutts's zodiac sign?
- Emily Coutts is a Cancer, born July 4, 1989.
- What is Emily Coutts's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Emily Coutts was born in 1989, the year of the Earth Snake.
- Where is Emily Coutts from?
- Emily Coutts is from CA.
- What does Emily Coutts do?
- Emily Coutts is a writer.
- Is Emily Coutts still alive?
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