Kristin Lehman (born May 3, 1972) is a Canadian actress and dancer known for her roles in the television series '' Poltergeist: The Legacy'', ''

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'', and '' The Killing''. From 2013 to 2016, she starred as Detective Angie Flynn in the

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''. In 2018, Lehman played Miriam Bancroft, wife of Laurens Bancroft, in Season 1 of Netflix's ''

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Life and career

Lehman was born in

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, grew up in

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, and studied classical ballet at Canada's

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for eight years. She has acted professionally since 1995. In the 1990s, she appeared in Canadian programs such as ''

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'' and '' Kung Fu: The Legend Continues'', before moving to Los Angeles. Lehman was a regular cast member in the Showtime horror series '' Poltergeist: The Legacy'' (1998–99). She later starred in the short-lived ABC medical drama '' Strange World'' (1999). She also was a regular cast member in the short-lived dramas ''

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''. Lehman also appeared in recurring roles in '' Felicity'' and ''

'', and played guest roles on many shows, including '' The Outer Limits'', ''

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'', '' Andromeda'', ''

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''. Lehman's film credits include ''

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'' (1996), '' Bleeders'' (1997), ''

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'' (2000), '' Lie with Me'' (2005), '' The Sentinel'' (2006), ''

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'' (2013), and television movies '' Playing House'', '' Rapid Fire'' and '' The Gathering''. Lehman starred in AMC's drama series '' The Killing'' from 2011 to 2012, and she played the lead role in the Canadian series ''

'' for four seasons.

Personal life

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Filmography

Film

Television

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Lehman, Kristin 1972 births Living people 20th-century Canadian actresses 21st-century Canadian actresses Actresses from British Columbia Actresses from Toronto Actresses from Vancouver Canadian female dancers Canadian film actresses Canadian people of German descent Canadian stage actresses Canadian television actresses Canadian voice actresses People from New Westminster