Challen Cates

Challen Cates

59 · Born: Jan 26, 1966

Personal Details

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BornJan 26, 1966 Roanoke, Virginia, USA
Parents
  • William Wesley Cates
  • Gwen Cates

Biography

Challen Cates is a multifaceted American actress, producer, and screen presence who has made a lasting impact in the entertainment industry. As of 2007, she has been the executive producer of two American independent films, A Fare to Remember (1999) and The A-List (2001),in which she also played the main character.

In addition to her producing credits, Cates has also showcased her acting prowess in various roles. In 2003, she took on the lead female role in the independent movie, They Would Love You in France (2003). Prior to that, she appeared in minor roles in several American television series, including Cybill (1995),Roseanne (1988),Diagnosis Murder (1993),1-800-Missing (2003),Monk (2002),CSI: NY (2004),Criminal Minds (2005),Desperate Housewives (2004),and others.

In 2007, Cates had a part in the TV movie, The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning (2007). Since then, she has become a staple on the Nickelodeon original series, Big Time Rush (2009),where she portrays the character of "Mrs. Jennifer Knight". Moreover, she has appeared in four Big Time Rush (2009) movies, including Big Time Audition (2009),Big Time Concert (2010),Big Time Christmas (2010),and Big Time Beach Party (2011).

Career

2022
Thoughts and Prayers
Thoughts and Prayers as Sarah (voice)
2021
2020
Stolen Season
Stolen Season as Kristen Webb
Kajillionaire
Kajillionaire as Med Spa Manager (uncredited)
2016
Sensitivity Training
Sensitivity Training as Dr. Laura Stern
2015
Pups United
Pups United as Principal
Penumbra
Penumbra as Dr. Corrie Richardson
2014
Chasing the Devil
Chasing the Devil as Eileen Tynan
A Million Ways to Die in the West
A Million Ways to Die in the West as Female Passenger (uncredited)
2012
Big Time Movie
Big Time Movie as Jennifer Knight
2009
Big Time Rush
Big Time Rush as Jennifer Knight
2008
Shattered!
Shattered! as Dr. Dittman
2006
Special
Special as Business Woman
1999
A Fare to Remember
A Fare to Remember as Tamara Gault
1993