Chelah Horsdal Biography: Age, Height, Net Worth, Parents, Movies & TV Shows, Siblings

Chelah Horsdal is a Canadian actress, producer, director, photographer, and artist best known for portraying Maggie Palmer in Hell on Wheels, Helen Smith in The Man in the High Castle, Maggie in Firefly Lane, and Joanne Kowalski in When Calls the Heart.

With more than three decades in the entertainment industry, she has built a distinguished career across film, television, and independent cinema.

Chelah Horsdal
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Chelah Phoebe Horsdal
Stage Name:	Chelah Horsdal
Born:	June 19, 1973 (age 53 years old)
Place of Birth:	Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Nationality:	Canadian
Ethnicity:	White (Danish and English descent)
Height:	5 feet 9 inches (175 cm)
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Valdy (Paul Valdemar Horsdal) and Lindsay Horsdal
Siblings:	Yani Horsdal, Theo Horsdal
Occupation:	Actress, Producer, Director, Photographer, Artist
Net Worth:	$2 million

Early Life and Education

Chelah Horsdal was born on June 19, 1973, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. She is the daughter of Canadian folk and country musician Paul Valdemar Horsdal, professionally known as Valdy, and Lindsay Horsdal. She grew up in Vancouver’s Kitsilano neighborhood alongside her brothers, Yani Horsdal and Theo Horsdal.

Before pursuing acting full-time, Horsdal spent several years working in modeling and travelling throughout Europe. She later returned to Vancouver, where she studied acting and began building a professional career in film and television. She was raised in the Christian faith.

Career

Chelah Horsdal began her professional acting career in the early 1990s, initially appearing in television productions before becoming a familiar face in Canadian and American film and television. Early credits included roles in Andromeda, The Dead Zone, Stargate SG-1, Smallville, Battlestar Galactica, and The L Word. Her versatility allowed her to transition seamlessly between drama, science fiction, and historical productions.

Her breakthrough came with her portrayal of Maggie Palmer in AMC’s western drama Hell on Wheels, followed by the recurring role of Helen Smith in Amazon Prime Video’s The Man in the High Castle.

She has since appeared in major productions including Alien vs. Predator: Requiem, Rise of the Planet of the Apes, Once Upon a Time, Arrow, Firefly Lane, When Calls the Heart, and Joe Pickett. Beyond acting, Horsdal is an accomplished photographer, painter, and founder of the production company Phoebe Films, where she has worked as a producer and director.

Social Media

• Instagram: @chelahhorsdal

Personal Life

Chelah Horsdal’s current relationship status is Single. There is no information about her marriage, spouse, or children. There is also no verified information about her past relationships.

At 53 years old, Horsdal stands 5 feet 9 inches (175 cm) tall. She enjoys painting, photography, travelling, hiking, and supporting animal welfare and charitable causes through the sale of her artwork and photographs.

Net Worth

Chelah Horsdal has an estimated net worth of approximately $2 million USD. Her income comes from acting in film and television, producing, directing, photography, painting, and other creative ventures.

Her performances in Hell on Wheels, The Man in the High Castle, Firefly Lane, and numerous Hallmark and streaming productions have contributed significantly to her financial success.

Filmography

Film

• Alien vs. Predator: Requiem (2007)
• Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011)
• Marley & Me: The Puppy Years (2011)
• Mr. Hockey: The Gordie Howe Story (2013)
• Eadweard (2015)
• A Score to Settle (2019)
• Coffee & Kareem (2020)

Television

• Andromeda
• The Dead Zone
• Stargate SG-1
• Smallville
• Battlestar Galactica
• The L Word
• Hell on Wheels (2011–2016)
• The Man in the High Castle (2015–2019)
• When Calls the Heart
• Arrow
• Firefly Lane (2021–2023)
• Joe Pickett (2021–2023)

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