★ HOW OLD IS JEWEL STAITE?
Jewel Staite is 44 years old, born June 2, 1982 in CA · Gemini.
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About
Jewel Staite played Kaylee Frye in Firefly and its 2005 film Serenity, becoming a sci-fi fixture across two decades. Born June 2, 1982, in Canada, she pivoted from early 1990s TV roles into ensemble casts on Stargate Atlantis and The Killing, anchoring prestige drama. Gemini energy: adaptable across genres, from space opera to crime noir.
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Biography
Jewel Staite is a Canadian actress known for sci-fi television roles that defined her career arc. She was born June 2, 1982. Staite broke through as Kaylee Frye, the ship's engineer in Joss Whedon's Firefly (2002–2003), reprising the role in the 2005 film Serenity. She then secured a main cast position on Stargate Atlantis as Dr. Jennifer Keller (2007–2009), establishing herself as a reliable genre lead. Beyond sci-fi, Staite appeared as Catalina in the space-academy series Space Cases (1996), and as Becca Fisher in Flash Forward (1996–1997), anchoring early-career visibility. In the 2010s, she transitioned to prestige drama: Raquel Westbrook in the Canadian series The L.A. Complex (2012), Caroline Swift in AMC's The Killing (2013–2014), and later Abigail Bianchi in the legal drama Family Law (2021–2026). As a Gemini born in 1982, Staite embodies the sign's reputation for versatility, moving fluidly between ensemble casts and leading roles. Actors typically balance performance work with auditions, character study, and industry networking; Staite's multi-decade presence suggests sustained engagement across both television and film.
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Trivia
- Starred as Kaylee Frye in Firefly (2002–2003) and reprised the role in Serenity (2005).
- Played Dr. Jennifer Keller on Stargate Atlantis for three seasons (2007–2009).
- Life-path number 1: associated with leadership and pioneering roles in ensemble casts.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and self-reliant. Jewel Staite tend to step into pioneer roles early and prefer setting direction over following it.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 1 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
- Dylan WangTiger · 1998
- Kerris DorseyTiger · 1998
- Declan McKennaTiger · 1998
- Emily FairnTiger · 1998
CHALLENGING
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade Pettyjohn
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Jewel Staite?
- Jewel Staite is 44 years old (born June 2, 1982).
- When is Jewel Staite's birthday?
- Jewel Staite was born on June 2, 1982.
- What is Jewel Staite's zodiac sign?
- Jewel Staite is a Gemini, born June 2, 1982.
- What is Jewel Staite's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Jewel Staite was born in 1982, the year of the Water Dog.
- Where is Jewel Staite from?
- Jewel Staite is from CA.
- What does Jewel Staite do?
- Jewel Staite is a actor.
- Is Jewel Staite still alive?
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