Kari Matchett

Kari Matchett

55 · Born: Mar 25, 1970

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BornMar 25, 1970 Spalding, Saskatchewan, Canada

Biography

Kari Matchett, a talented Canadian actress, has impressively taken on the character of Linda in the critically acclaimed television series Fargo, specifically in its fifth season, which premiered in 2014. Her remarkable ability to bring depth to her characters, as seen in Linda, has significantly contributed to the show's engaging narrative, captivating audiences worldwide.

Born in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada, Kari Matchett's journey in the world of acting began at Lethbridge Collegiate Institute. She then pursued her passion for acting at the esteemed National Theatre School in Montreal, where she honed her skills alongside fellow aspiring actors. Additionally, Matchett also attended the Moscow Theatre School, exposing herself to various acting methodologies that have greatly influenced her unique and dynamic acting style.

Throughout her illustrious career, Kari Matchett has demonstrated her versatility by taking on a wide range of roles in both television and film. Her initial rise to fame in Canada was marked by her outstanding performances in Power Play, which premiered in 1998, and The Rez, which debuted in 1996. Her impressive body of work has solidified her position as a respected and accomplished actress in the entertainment industry.

Career

2025
The Hunting Party
The Hunting Party as Colonel Eve Lazarus
Ready or Not
Ready or Not as Sheila Ramone
Code 8: Part II
Code 8: Part II as Connor's Mom
2023
The Night Agent
The Night Agent as President Michelle Travers
2020
2 Hearts
2 Hearts as Grace
Fortunate Son
Fortunate Son as Ruby Howard
Code 8
Code 8 as Mary Reed
Mad Mom
Mad Mom as Jill Jones
2016
Maudie
Maudie as Sandra
2012
The Horses of McBride
The Horses of McBride as Avril Davidson
The Riverbank
The Riverbank as Kate Mason
2010
Meteor Storm
Meteor Storm as Michelle
Covert Affairs
Covert Affairs as Joan Campbell
2009
The National Tree
The National Tree as Faith Russell
2007
Heartland
Heartland as Kate Armstrong
24
24 as Lisa Miller
ER
ER as Skye Wexler
2006
Goose on the Loose
Goose on the Loose as Donna Archer
Civic Duty
Civic Duty as Marla Allen
Intimate Stranger
Intimate Stranger as Karen Reese
Invasion
Invasion as Dr. Mariel Underlay
2004
5ive Days to Midnight
5ive Days to Midnight as Claudia Whitney
Bury the Lead
Bury the Lead as Corrina Mallett
2003
Betrayed
Betrayed as Judy Bryce
2002
Cypher
Cypher as Diane
Cube²: Hypercube
Cube²: Hypercube as Kate Filmore
Men with Brooms
Men with Brooms as Linda Bucyk
2001
A Colder Kind of Death
A Colder Kind of Death as Maureen Gault
All Souls
All Souls as Dr. Stefani Volette
A Nero Wolfe Mystery
A Nero Wolfe Mystery as Sarah Jaffee
2000
1999
Rembrandt: Fathers & Sons
Rembrandt: Fathers & Sons as Saskia van Rijn
1998
A Marriage of Convenience
A Marriage of Convenience as Elizabeth Fenwick
Papertrail
Papertrail as Alison Enola
1996
Undue Influence
Undue Influence as Marcie Reed
Once a Thief
Once a Thief as Claire Holland