Janet Kidder Biography: Net Worth, Age, Parents, Siblings, IMDb, Movies, Wiki, Awards, Height, Partner, Siblings, TV Shows

Janet Kidder is a Canadian actress who gained widespread recognition for portraying the formidable villain Osyraa in the third season of Star Trek: Discovery.

She achieved mainstream success through her performance as the ruthless leader of the Emerald Chain, earning praise for bringing one of the franchise’s most memorable antagonists to life.

Beyond Star Trek: Discovery, she has appeared in productions including Bride of Chucky, Tom Stone, Continuum, Arrow, The Man in the High Castle, Limetown, and Little Bird.

Her career spans film, television, and theatre, making her a familiar face in both Canadian and American productions.

Janet Kidder
Wiki Facts & About Data
Name:	Janet Kidder
Born:	February 2, 1972 (age 54 years old)
Place of Birth:	Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Nationality:	Canadian
Ethnicity:	White Canadian
Height:	5 feet 8 inches (1.73 m)
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	John Kidder
Siblings:	Julia Kidder
Occupation:	Actress
Net Worth:	$2 million

Early Life and Education

Janet Kidder, now 54 years old, was born on February 2, 1972, in Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada.

She moved to England with her family when she was two years old and spent much of her childhood there before returning to Canada.

She is the daughter of John Kidder and the sister of Julia Kidder. Her late aunt was actress Margot Kidder, best known for playing Lois Lane in the Superman films.

Kidder studied acting at Studio 58 at Langara College before continuing her training at the Vancouver Film School. Her education helped prepare her for a professional career in film and television.

Personal Life

Janet Kidder has kept her personal life out of the public spotlight. She has not publicly confirmed any marriage or long-term relationship, and there are no known records indicating that she has children.

She remains close to her family, including her father, John Kidder, and her stepmother, Canadian politician Elizabeth May.

Kidder has also worked as an acting instructor in Vancouver alongside her film and television career.

Career

Janet Kidder began her acting career in the late 1990s with appearances in film and television before gaining early recognition as Diane in Bride of Chucky.

She later appeared alongside her aunt, Margot Kidder, in La Femme Nikita and secured her first leading television role as Corporal Marina De Luzio in the Canadian drama Tom Stone.

She continued building a successful career with recurring roles in Continuum, Arrow, The Man in the High Castle, and Limetown.

Her biggest breakthrough came in 2020 when she portrayed Osyraa in Star Trek: Discovery, introducing one of the series’ most compelling villains. She has since appeared in productions including Little Bird and The Monkey.

Awards

• Gemini Award nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Continuing Leading Dramatic Role for Tom Stone (2002)

Net Worth

Janet Kidder has an estimated net worth of $2 million. She has built her wealth through acting in television, films, theatre productions, and teaching acting.

Social Media

• Instagram: @janet.kidder.7

Filmography

• Men with Guns (1997)
• A Cool, Dry Place (1998)
• Bride of Chucky (1998)
• La Femme Nikita (1999)
• Too Much Sex (1999)
• XChange (2001)
• Century Hotel (2001)
• Dead Awake (2001)
• Tom Stone (2002)
• Dark Side (2003)
• Ginger Snaps 2: Unleashed (2004)
• Knockout (2011)
• Continuum (2012)
• Beat Down (2012)
• Words and Pictures (2013)
• Grace: The Possession (2014)
• Arrow (2015)
• Brain on Fire (2016)
• The Man in the High Castle (2018)
• Limetown (2019)
• Operation Christmas Drop (2020)
• Star Trek: Discovery (2020)
• Little Bird (2023)
• The Monkey (2025)

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