Alexa Davalos
French-American actress in 'The Chronicles'
Born
May 28th, 1982
42 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
France
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Acted in several television series and films. Gained recognition for performances in 'The Chronicles of Riddick' and the TV series 'The Man in the High Castle'. Started career in the early 2000s with a role in 'Angel'. Continued to evolve as an actress, appearing in varied roles across different media.
Starred in 'The Chronicles of Riddick'
Portrayed Juliana Crain in 'The Man in the High Castle'
Appeared in 'Angel' as Gwen Raiden
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