Athena Karkanis Biography: Age, Movies & TV Shows, Net Worth, Height, Partner

Athena Irene Karkanis, also known as Athena Karkanis, is a Canadian actress and voice actress.

She is widely recognized for portraying Grace Stone in Manifest and for memorable performances in The Expanse, Low Winter Sun, The Lottery, Saw IV, and Saw VI.

Her work across live-action television, feature films, animation, and video games has established her as one of Canada’s versatile performers.

Athena Karkanis
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Athena Irene Karkanis
Stage Name:	Athena Karkanis
Born:	September 7, 1981 (age 44 years old)
Place of Birth:	Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
Nationality:	Canadian
Ethnicity:	Greek and Egyptian
Height:	5 feet 7 inches (170 cm)
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Mr. and Mrs. Karkanis
Occupation:	Actress, Voice Actress
Net Worth:	$2 million

Early life and education

Athena Karkanis was born on September 7, 1981, in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada.

She spent her formative years under the guidance of Mr. and Mrs. Karkanis, who later raised her in Toronto.

Athena Irene Karkanis is of Greek and Egyptian ethnicity. There is no information about her siblings. She attended McGill University, where she studied Political Science before deciding against law school to pursue a professional acting career. Her religion is Christianity.

Career

Athena Karkanis began her professional acting career in the mid-2000s, making guest appearances in Canadian television productions before steadily building a successful résumé in both live-action and voice acting.

Early credits included 1-800-Missing, The Best Years, The Border, Lost Girl, and voice performances in Skyland, Growing Up Creepie, and Wild Kratts. Her appearances in horror films such as Saw IV, Repo! The Genetic Opera, Saw VI, and Survival of the Dead further expanded her profile.

Her international breakthrough arrived after joining the cast of NBC and Netflix’s Manifest as Grace Stone, a role she portrayed from 2018 to 2022.

Athena also earned recognition for performances in The Expanse, Low Winter Sun, The Lottery, House of Cards, Suits, and The Handmaid’s Tale.

Alongside her screen work, she has voiced numerous characters in animated series and video games, demonstrating remarkable versatility throughout her career.

Social media

• Instagram: @athenakarkanis

Personal life

Athena Karkanis is currently single. At 44 years old, there is no information about her past relationships.

There is no information about her children. Her height is 5 feet 7 inches (170 cm). Beyond acting, she enjoys travelling, reading, fitness, animal welfare, and exploring different cultures, interests she has occasionally shared during interviews and public appearances.

Net worth

Athena Karkanis has accumulated a net worth of $2 million USD.

Her income is generated primarily from acting in television series and feature films, voice acting for animated productions and video games, convention appearances, and other entertainment projects developed throughout her career.

Filmography

• Saw IV (2007)
• Repo! The Genetic Opera (2008)
• The Art of War II: Betrayal (2008)
• Saw VI (2009)
• Survival of the Dead (2009)
• Sacrifice (2011)
• The Barrens (2012)
• Subconscious Password (2013)
• Spark: A Space Tail (2016)

Television

• 1-800-Missing (2005)
• The Best Years (2007)
• The Border (2008–2010)
• Lost Girl (2011–2012)
• Almost Heroes (2011)
• Low Winter Sun (2013)
• The Lottery (2014)
• The Expanse (2015–2018)
• Zoo (2015)
• House of Cards (2013)
• The Handmaid’s Tale (2017)
• Manifest (2018–2022)
• Work It Out Wombats! (2023–present)
• Voice acting
• Skyland
• Growing Up Creepie
• MetaJets
• Julius Jr.
• Wild Kratts
• Dino Ranch
• My Little Pony: Make Your Mark