Jeannette Sousa Biography: Husband, Age, Child, Height, Net Worth, Movies & TV Shows

Jeannette Sousa is a Canadian-American actress, writer, and producer whose profile increased through roles in film and television that often explore cultural identity and comedy with authenticity and heart.

She co-wrote, produced, and starred in A Date with Miss Fortune, a rom-com inspired by her own life and her Portuguese family background, which helped bring her wider attention and critical recognition.

Her recurring and guest roles in TV series such as American Housewife and Castle added to her visibility in both North American and international audiences over the years.

Profile

• Full name: Jeannette Sousa
• Date of birth: September 19, 1983
• Age: 42 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
• Nationality: Canadian
• Profession: Actress, writer, producer
• Height: 5 ft 4 in (163 cm)
• Eye color: Dark brown
• Hair color: Dark brown
• Parents: Father from continental Portugal; mother from Saint Michael in the Azores
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: Ryan Scott (married since 2003)
• Children: One child
• Relationship status: Married
• Ethnicity: Portuguese descent through both parents; White
• Net worth: $5 million

Early Life and Education

Jeannette Sousa is now 42 years old, born on September 19, 1983 in Toronto, Canada, to immigrant parents who brought Portuguese culture into her upbringing.

She was raised in Toronto in a Portuguese-speaking household where her father emigrated from continental Portugal, and her mother is from Saint Michael in the Azores. This bicultural upbringing deeply influenced her identity and would later become central to her creative work in film and television projects that celebrate immigrant experiences.

Personal Life

Jeannette Sousa has been married to Ryan Scott since 2003, a relationship that has spanned over two decades and provided stability throughout her career.

The inspiration for A Date with Miss Fortune came from her real life relationship with Scott, including navigating cultural differences, family traditions, and the Portuguese heritage from her side of the family. The couple has one child together, and they have built a life that honors both her Portuguese roots and their shared North American experience.

Career

Jeannette Sousa began her acting career around 1999 with an appearance in Total Recall 2070, marking her entry into the science fiction television genre.

Over the years she has taken guest and recurring roles in many television series, including Castle, American Housewife, Meet the Browns, Young Sheldon, Shoot the Messenger, NCIS: Los Angeles, and Covert Affairs, among others that have showcased her versatility.

In 2015 she co-wrote, produced, and starred in A Date with Miss Fortune, which is a romantic comedy drawing from her heritage and personal experiences with cross-cultural romance.

She has also appeared in films like Deadly Assistant (2019), continuing to build her resume across both television and film mediums in various genres. Her work as a writer and producer has given her creative control over projects that reflect her own experiences and perspectives as a Portuguese-Canadian woman in entertainment.

Net Worth

Jeannette Sousa’s net worth is estimated to be approximately $5 million, accumulated through her work as an actress, writer, and producer over more than two decades.

Social Media

• Instagram: @jeannettesousa_
• X / Twitter: @JeannetteSousa_

Filmography

• Total Recall 2070 (1999)
• Relic Hunter (2000-2001)
• Soul Food (2000)
• Urban Legends: Final Cut (2000)
• Cruel Intentions 2 (2000)
• Much Ado About Whatever (2001)
• A Nero Wolfe Mystery (2002)
• MythQuest (2001)
• Meet the Browns (2009-2011)
• NCIS: Los Angeles (2009)
• The Listener (2009)
• Castle (2009)
• Insidious (2010)
• Rookie Blue (2010)
• Covert Affairs (2010)
• Cybergeddon Zips (2012)
• American Housewife (2016-2019)
• Deadly Assistant (2019)
• Young Sheldon (2021)