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Tricia Helfer

ACTOR · BORN 1974

Tricia Helfer

Born
11 April 1974, Donalda, Alberta, Canada
Known for
Battlestar Galactica (2004), Ascension (2014), Battlestar Galactica (2003), Primitive War (2025)

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Tricia Helfer (born 11 April 1974) is an actor best known for Battlestar Galactica, Ascension and Primitive War.

Tricia Helfer over the years

Tricia Helfer in 2007 (age 33)
2007 · age 33pinguino k from North Hollywood, USA, CC BY 2.0
Tricia Helfer in 2022 (age 48)
2022 · age 48France - Roster Con, CC BY-SA 4.0

24 Interesting Facts About Tricia Helfer

Interesting Facts (3)

  1. #001

    Tricia Helfer has six artificial discs in her spine: two in her neck and four in her lower back. The first was the result of a piece of luggage falling on her head while she was seated on a commercial flight; the other two were fitted after accidents she suffered while performing her own stunts in action scenes. These artificial discs are a sign of her determination to take on physically demanding roles.

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  2. #002

    In February 2007 Helfer posed for the men's magazine Playboy, a shoot that made its mark on both her career and popular culture. That issue of the magazine is remembered as a notable publication that combined her identities as model and actress.

    Tricia Helfer — behind the scenes
    Tricia Helfer: behind the scenesImage: Wikimedia Commons · Tricia_Helfer.jpg : pinguino k from North Hollywood, USA derivative w…, CC BY 2.0

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  3. #003

    Helfer played a model found dead in the series CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000). Helfer, who was also a model in real life, brought her own experience to the screen with this role. The episode stood out for showcasing her acting ability.

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Characters & Cast (12)

  1. #004

    Tricia Helfer has a total of six artificial discs in her spine: two in her neck and four in her lower back. The first was the result of a piece of luggage falling on her head while she was sitting on a commercial airplane; the other two discs were implanted as a result of accidents she had while performing her own stunts in action scenes. These artificial discs are a sign of her determination to take on physically demanding roles.

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  2. #005

    In February 2007, Helfer posed for the famous men's magazine Playboy, and with these shoots she made a name for herself both in her career and in popular culture. That issue of the magazine is remembered as an important publication that combined her identity as both a model and an actress.

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  3. #006

    Helfer grew up on a farm in rural Canada, and her family still runs that farm. Her family, who grow various grains on the farm, ensured that she stayed connected to her roots. This experience strengthened her bond with nature and a simple life.

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  4. #007

    Helfer became a United States citizen in 2011, and although she was born in Canada, she continued her career in the US.

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  5. #008

    Helfer, who is close friends with her Battlestar Galactica (2004) co-star Katee Sackhoff, occasionally goes on motorcycle rides with her husband. This friendship is a sign of a strong bond that continues off set. Their passion for motorcycles is just one of the things the two have in common.

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  6. #009

    Helfer won Ford's 'Supermodel of the World' competition in 1992, and with this victory she made a great leap in her modeling career. This competition brought her international recognition and opened the doors to the acting career that followed.

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  7. #010

    Helfer was discovered at the age of 17 in front of a movie theater in the town of Stettler in the Canadian province of Alberta, and with this chance encounter she stepped into the world of modeling. Being noticed by a colleague of Kelly Streit from the Mode Models agency was the turning point of her life.

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  8. #011

    Helfer, who transitioned from model to actress, became known especially for Chanel's Cristalle perfume and Victoria's Secret campaigns. Her work with these brands reinforced her image in the field of beauty and elegance. The acting career that followed was built on these successes.

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  9. #012

    Helfer grew up in the small town of Donalda in the Canadian province of Alberta. This quiet environment, intertwined with nature, played an important role in shaping her personality. Donalda remained a place that reminded her of her modest origins.

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  10. #013

    Helfer's ex-husband Jonathan S. Marshall is a lawyer working in entertainment law in Los Angeles. This marriage strengthened her ties to Hollywood circles. Despite their divorce, her relationship with Marshall coincided with an important period in her career.

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  11. #014

    Helfer played a model who is found dead in the series CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000). Helfer, who was also a model in real life, brought her own experiences to the screen with this role.

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  12. #015

    Helfer ranked 83rd on Maxim magazine's 'Hot 100' list in 2005, managing to enter this list. This ranking showed that she was a striking figure from the early days of her career.

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Career & Awards (5)

  1. #016

    Helfer became a United States citizen in 2011 and, despite being Canadian-born, continued her career in the US. The step consolidated her long-running career in Hollywood and made it easier for her to take part in American productions.

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  2. #017

    In 1992 Helfer won Ford's 'Supermodel of the World' competition, a victory that gave her modelling career a major boost. The contest brought her international recognition and opened the door to the acting career that followed.

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  3. #018

    At just 17, Helfer was discovered in front of a cinema in the town of Stettler in the Canadian province of Alberta, and this chance encounter was her entry into the modelling world. Being spotted by a colleague of Kelly Streit of the Mode Models agency was the turning point in her life.

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  4. #019

    Helfer, who moved from modelling to acting, became known in particular for campaigns for Chanel's Cristalle perfume and for Victoria's Secret. Her work with these brands reinforced her image in the field of beauty and elegance. The acting career that followed was built on those successes.

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  5. #020

    Helfer's ex-husband, Jonathan S. Marshall, is a lawyer working in entertainment law in Los Angeles. The marriage strengthened her ties to Hollywood circles. Despite their divorce, her relationship with Marshall coincided with an important period in her career.

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Life & Family (4)

  1. #021

    Helfer grew up on a farm in rural Canada, and her family still runs that farm. Her family grows various grains there, which has kept her tied to her roots. The experience strengthened her connection to nature and to a simple way of life.

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  2. #022

    Helfer, who is close friends with her Battlestar Galactica (2004) co-star Katee Sackhoff, occasionally goes on motorcycle rides with her husband. The friendship is a sign of a strong bond that continues off set. Their passion for motorcycles is just one of the things the two have in common.

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  3. #023

    Helfer grew up in the small town of Donalda in the Canadian province of Alberta. This quiet setting, surrounded by nature, played an important role in shaping her personality. Donalda remained a place that reminds her of her modest origins.

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  4. #024

    Tricia Helfer has three sisters named Trina, Tammy and Tara. Growing up in a large family, Helfer always kept her bonds with her siblings strong. That family environment laid the foundation for her social and easy-going personality.

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