Stefanie von Pfetten
Biography
Stefanie Christina Baroness von Pfetten is a Canadian film and television actress of German descent. Born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on November 25, 1973, she is the child of German emigrants and discovered her passion for performing early in life. As a teenager, she worked as a model and starred in her high school production of Grease. She subsequently pursued an education in Munich and Vienna, where she studied art history and completed an internship at Sotheby’s. Upon returning to Vancouver, she trained in theatre and quickly gained recognition for her guest roles on Canadian television, as well as leading parts in both Canadian and German films, before eventually relocating to Los Angeles.
Career overview
Stefanie Christina Baroness von Pfetten is a Canadian film and television actress of German descent. Born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on November 25, 1973, to German emigres, she discovered her passion for performing early on. After working as a teen model and starring in her high school production of Grease, she pursued an education in Munich and Vienna, where she studied art history and interned at Sotheby's.
Upon returning to Vancouver, she trained in theatre and swiftly gained notice for her guest roles on Canadian television, as well as leading parts in both Canadian and German films, before eventually moving to Los Angeles. With a career spanning television and film, she has accumulated 59 known acting credits.
Throughout her professional journey, she has been recognized under multiple names, including Stephanie von Pfetten and her Japanese listing variant. Her extensive body of work on screen encompasses a wide range of projects across international borders, establishing her presence in the entertainment industry as a versatile performer with training rooted in theatre and an early background in fashion modeling.
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Full Filmography
60 titles- Tracker (2024) as Rebecca Pendergast
- Dying for a Good Grade (2021) as Jennifer Kerr
- L.A.'s Finest (2019) as Goldilocks
- Welcome to Marwen (2018) as Wendy
- The Last Tycoon (2017) as Marlene Dietrich
- While You Were Dating (2017) as Julia Minterman
- Deadly Secrets by the Lake (2017) as Jennifer Riley
- DC's Legends of Tomorrow (2016) as Dr. Irina Petrov
- Shooter (2016) as Kasper
- The Man in the High Castle (2015) as Katharina Wegener
- Numb (2015) as Dawn
- Gourmet Detective: A Healthy Place to Die (2015) as Evelynn
- When Calls the Heart (2014) as Madeleine St. John
- Happy Face Killer (2014) as Diane Loftin
- Far from Home (2014) as Libby Wainscott
- Cracked (2013) as Dr. Daniella Ridley
- Goodnight for Justice: The Measure of a Man (2012) as Callie Donohue
- Seeds of Destruction (2011) as Jocelyn
- Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (2010) as Demeter
- Icarus (2010) as Joey
- Better Off Ted (2009) as Greta
- Too Late to Say Goodbye (2009) as Jenn Corbin
- Odysseus & the Isle of Mists (2008) as Persephone
- Flirting with Forty (2008) as Nicole
- Ba'al (2008) as Carol
- Battlestar Galactica: Razor (2007) as Showboat
- Holiday Switch (2007) as Sheila
- Termination Point (2007) as Claire Smith
- Christmas Caper (2007) as Holly Barnes
- Eureka (2006) as Wendy Whiticus
- Meltdown: Days of Destruction (2006) as Carly
- One Way (2006) as Judy Birk
- Cool Money (2005) as Sabine Moreau
- Murder at the Presidio (2005) as Fran Atkins
- Confessions of a Sociopathic Social Climber (2005) as Dove Greenstein
- Battlestar Galactica (2004) as Cpt. Marcia 'Showboat' Case
- Decoys (2004) as Lilly
- Superbabies: Baby Geniuses 2 (2004) as Jennifer Kraft
- 12 Days of Christmas Eve (2004) as Rhianna
- Call Me: The Rise and Fall of Heidi Fleiss (2004) as Michelle
- NCIS (2003) as Sara Korby
- Strange Frequency² (2003) as Nichole (segment 'Soul Man')
- A Date with Darkness: The Trial and Capture of Andrew Luster (2003) as Teri
- The Invitation (2003) as Anne Prescott
- CSI: Miami (2002) as Laurie Cofield
- The Twilight Zone (2002) as Nancy O'Brien
- 40 Days and 40 Nights (2002) as Girl in Chinatown
- Posers (2002) as Love
- Special Unit 2 (2001) as Medusa's Sister
- Strange Frequency (2001) as Nichole
- Cabin Pressure (2001) as Brandee Caulfield
- Trapped (2001)
- Andromeda (2000) as Nema
- In the Name of the People (2000) as Stephanie Walker
- Y2K (1999) as Flight Attendant
- Little Boy Blues (1999) as Odette
- First Wave (1998) as Waitress
- First Wave (1998) as Samantha Ray
- Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction (1997) as Sonya Shepherd (segment "Second Sight")
- The Sentinel (1996) as Molly
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Stefanie von Pfetten best known for?
Stefanie von Pfetten is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Tracker (2024), L.A.'s Finest (2019), Welcome to Marwen (2018), While You Were Dating (2017).
When and where was Stefanie von Pfetten born?
Stefanie von Pfetten was born on November 25, 1973 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
How many credits does Stefanie von Pfetten have?
Stefanie von Pfetten has accumulated over 60 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1996 to 2024.
What is Stefanie von Pfetten's background in cinema and television?
Stefanie Christina Baroness von Pfetten is a Canadian film and television actress of German descent. Born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on November 25, 1973, she is the child of German emigrants and discovered her passion for performing early in life. As a teenager, she worked as a model and starred in her hi...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- When Calls the Heart (2014) as Madeleine St. John — aged about 40
- Battlestar Galactica (2004) as Cpt. Marcia 'Showboat' Case — aged about 30
- Eureka (2006) as Wendy Whiticus — aged about 32
- CSI: Miami (2002) as Laurie Cofield — aged about 28
- Tracker (2024) as Rebecca Pendergast — aged about 50
- Better Off Ted (2009) as Greta — aged about 35
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