Crystal Marie Reed(born February 6, 1985)[1][2]is an American actress. She came to prominence playing Allison Argent in the seriesTeen Wolf(2011–2014).[3]She departed the series after the third season but made a guest appearance in the fifth season as Allison's ancestor Marie-Jeanne Valet. Reed went on to reprise her role as Allison Argent in the reunion filmTeen Wolf: The Movie(2023).

Crystal Reed
Reed at the 2013San Diego Comic-Con
Born
Crystal Marie Reed

(1985-02-06)February 6, 1985(age 39)
Detroit,Michigan, U.S.
OccupationActress
Years active2010–present
PartnerDarren McMullen(2013–2019)

Reed playedSofia Falconein the fourth season ofGotham(2017–2018) and the lead role ofAbby Arcanein the seriesSwamp Thing(2019). She has also appeared in the filmsSkyline(2010),Crush(2013),Too Late(2015) andGhostland(2018).

Early life and education

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Reed was born and raised inDetroitto Polish and Native American parents.[4]She has one older brother named Corey. Reed was raised in a conservativeCatholicfamily, though she has also stated that she attended a Baptist church growing up and did not enjoy it. "I absolutely hated it and I knew that I would never fit in," Reed said.[5]

She graduated from Roseville High School in 2003.[6]Reed studied dance from an early age and was a dance captain in high school. She was an active member of her local community theatre and starred in the musicalsAnnie,Fiddler on the RoofandGrease.She attendedWayne State Universityand was a part of theBachelor of Fine Artsprogram, but left the program when she questioned whether it was the right fit for her.[7]"I auditioned for the prestigious BFA conservatory program," she said. "They were very strict about the methods of acting, very particular about how we do things and I started questioning whether or not it was the right place for me, and whether or not [one] truly needed a degree to be an artist." She moved toChicagoand appeared in a number of local productions. In December 2008, she moved toHollywoodto pursue a screen career.[8]

Career

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In 2010, she guest starred inCSI: Crime Scene Investigation,CSI: NY,Rizzoli & IslesandThe Hard Times of RJ Berger.

Reed at the 2012PaleyFest

She playedAllison Argentin theMTVseriesTeen Wolf.Before the third season of the series, Reed wanted to move on from the show, do different things and explore other areas of film creatively. She approached executive producer of the show,Jeff Davis,who supported her decision. Reed left the show in March 2014 in the form of Allison Argent's death at the end of the third season.[9][10]Reed also stated that her desire to leave the show had to do with the difference in age to her character. Reed was 29 years old playing a 17-year-old by the end of season three.[11]She appeared in the February 23, 2016, episode, "The Maid of Gévaudan" as the first Argent werewolf hunter Marie-Jeanne Valet.[12][13]While promotingGotham,Reed said that she would love to be a part of a reboot or spin-off ofTeen Wolf.[14]

Reed's film credits includeSkylineandCrazy, Stupid, Love.[8]She starred in the horror filmGhostland,written and directed by French filmmakerPascal Laugier.[15]The film was first released in France on March 14, 2018.

On July 22, 2017, Reed was cast in the fourth season of theFoxtelevision seriesGothamasSofia Falcone,the daughter ofCarmine Falcone.The fourth season ofGothampremiered on September 21, 2017.[16]Reed's portrayal of Falcone is the first time the comic-book character has been in a television show or movie.[17]

On September 6, 2018, it was reported that Reed had been cast in the lead of theDC Universetelevision seriesSwamp Thing.She portrayedAbby Arcane,a smart and caringCDCdoctor who returns to her hometown inLouisianaand investigates what seems to be a deadly swamp-born virus but soon discovers that the swamp holds mystical and terrifying secrets.[18]Swamp Thingpremiered on May 31, 2019.

In September 2021, it was announced that a reunion film forTeen Wolfhad been ordered byParamount+,withJeff Davisreturning as a screenwriter and executive producer of the film. The majority of the original cast members, including Reed, were set to reprise their roles.[19][20]The film was released on January 26, 2023.

Personal life

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Reed has said she moved out of her hometown because it "was completely small-minded and not accepting of things that I'm accepting of."[21]

Reed campaigned forHillary Clintonleading up to the2016 United States presidential election.[22]

Reed listsgolfas one of her hobbies when she is not acting.[23]

Filmography

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Reed at the 2012San Diego Comic-Con

Film

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Year Title Role Notes
2010 Skyline Denise
2011 Crazy, Stupid, Love. Amy Johnson
2012 Jewtopia Rebecca Ogin
2013 Crush Bess Direct-to-video film
2015 Too Late Dorothy Mahler
2018 Ghostland Elizabeth "Beth" Keller
2022 Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game Ellen [24]
2023 Teen Wolf: The Movie Allison Argent

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
2010 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Julie Episode: "Lost & Found"
CSI: NY Jules Roday Episode: "Damned If You Do"
The Hard Times of RJ Berger Renee Episode: "The Berger Cometh"
Rizzoli & Isles Natalie Episode: "She Works Hard for the Money"
2011 Drop Dead Diva Ali Episode: "He Said, She Said"
2011–2014, 2016 Teen Wolf Allison Argent Main role (seasons 1–3)
Marie-Jeanne Valet Episode: "Maid of Gévaudan"
2017–2018 Gotham Sofia Falcone Main role (season 4)
2019 Swamp Thing Abby Arcane Main role

Awards and nominations

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Year Awards Category Work Result Ref.
2011 Teen Choice Awards Choice Summer TV Star – Female Teen Wolf Nominated
Choice TV Actress: Fantasy/Sci-Fi Teen Wolf Nominated
2012 Teen Choice Awards Choice Summer TV Star – Female Teen Wolf Nominated
2013 Young Hollywood Awards Best Ensemble(shared withTyler Posey,Dylan O'Brien,Tyler Hoechlin,andHolland Roden) Teen Wolf Won [25]

References

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  1. ^Reed, Crystal [@CrystalmReed] (February 6, 2013)."@ColtonLHaynes @MTVteenwolf I miss you. Can I borrow you back today? on my bday?! huh huh?!:0)"(Tweet).RetrievedOctober 25,2021– viaTwitter.
  2. ^Joan Rivers (Host), Crystal Reed (Guest) (August 2, 2013).Fashion Police(TV). E! Entertainment Television.
  3. ^"Tyler Posey and Crystal Reed Exclusive Interview TEEN WOLF (MTV's Reboot Airing in 2011)".Collider.October 19, 2010.RetrievedJanuary 7,2015.
  4. ^Rocca, Jane (August 25, 2016)."What I know about women: Darren McMullen".Sydney Morning Herald.RetrievedAugust 22,2019.
  5. ^Michael Jensen (August 15, 2011).""Teen Wolf" 's Crystal Reed: "Nothing Infuriates Me More Than Small-Minded People"".Thebacklot.RetrievedJanuary 8,2015.
  6. ^Cheney, Alexandra (June 15, 2011)."My First Job:Teen Wolf's Crystal Reed ".Wall Street Journal.RetrievedSeptember 3,2011.
  7. ^Oliver M. Pulumbarit (July 16, 2011)."Crystal Reed, horror fan turnedWolflover ".Philippine Daily Inquirer.
  8. ^abTeen Wolf Cast Bios - Crystal Reed[permanent dead link]- MuchMusic
  9. ^Sandra Gonzalez (March 17, 2014)."Teen Wolfpost-mortem: [spoiler] talks about leaving the show -- EXCLUSIVE ".Entertainment Weekly.RetrievedJanuary 7,2015.
  10. ^Andy Swift (March 18, 2014)."Teen Wolf's Latest Victim Speaks Out: Why I Asked To Leave the Show".Tvline.RetrievedJanuary 7,2015.
  11. ^"Teen Wolf Costars Crystal Reed, Daniel Sharman Break Up".US Weekly.June 28, 2013.RetrievedSeptember 7,2018.
  12. ^Wiest, Brianna (January 8, 2016)."Crystal Reed Is Returning toTeen Wolf,and You'll Never Guess What Character She's Playing ".Teen Vogue.RetrievedJuly 6,2024.
  13. ^Andy Swift (January 7, 2016)."Teen Wolf:Crystal Reed Returning In Flashback — Season 5B Spoilers ".TVLine.
  14. ^"Crystal Reed Would Love to Do a Teen Wolf Spin-Off".TV Guide.October 12, 2017.RetrievedSeptember 7,2018.
  15. ^"NEWS[Review] Pascal Laugier'sIncident in a Ghostlandis Problematic Shock Value in a Half-Baked Story ".Bloody Disgusting.June 22, 2018.RetrievedOctober 25,2021.
  16. ^"Comic-Con:The ExpanseTapsLostAlum Elizabeth Mitchell For Recurring Role, Unveils New Trailer ".Deadline.July 22, 2017.RetrievedJuly 23,2017.
  17. ^"Gotham:Get a First Look at Gordon's Potential New Love Interest ".Entertainment Weekly.RetrievedJuly 6,2024.
  18. ^Andreeva, Nellie (September 6, 2018)."Swamp Thing:Crystal Reed To Star As Abby Arcane In DC Universe Series ".Deadline.RetrievedJuly 6,2024.
  19. ^Otterson, Joe (September 24, 2021)."Teen WolfRevival Movie Set at Paramount Plus as Creator Jeff Davis Inks MTV Entertainment Studios Overall Deal (EXCLUSIVE) ".Variety.RetrievedSeptember 24,2021.
  20. ^Ausiello, Michael (May 13, 2022)."Teen WolfMovie: Tyler Hoechlin Set to Return for Paramount+ Revival ".TVLine.RetrievedMay 13,2022.
  21. ^"Teen Wolf's Crystal Reed: 'Nothing Infuriates Me More Than Small-Minded People'".RetrievedSeptember 7,2018.
  22. ^Reed, Crystal [@crystalmreed] (August 29, 2016)."En route to Oklahoma to campain [sic] for @HillaryClinton We're stronger together! #ImWithHer"(Tweet).RetrievedOctober 25,2021– viaTwitter.
  23. ^Reed, Crystal [@crystalmreed] (January 12, 2016)."I play a golf and spend loads of time with the people that matter the most to me. #AskCrystal"(Tweet).RetrievedOctober 25,2021– viaTwitter.
  24. ^Grobar, Matt (July 28, 2021)."Joel Courtney & Crystal Reed To Star InPinballFilm From Austin And Meredith Bragg ".Deadline.RetrievedOctober 8,2022.[dead link]
  25. ^Tepper, Allegra (August 2, 2013)."Kit Harington: 'Horribly Humble and Insanely British' at Young Hollywood Awards".Variety.RetrievedApril 2,2018.
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