Mallory Jansen
Australian actress
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Mallory Jansen (born 1989 or 1990)[1] is an Australian actress and model. She is best known for playing Aida / Ophelia / Madame Hydra in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) television series Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
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Jansen in 2017 | |
| Born | 1989 or 1990 (age 35–36) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Spouse | Simon Phan |
Early life
Jansen was born in Australia.[2] In 2011, she moved to New York to train at the Stella Adler Studio of Acting and the T. Schreiber Studio & Theatre.[2]
Career
In 2013, Jansen was cast as Madalena in the ABC series Galavant.[3]
In 2014, Jansen played Helena Christensen in the two-part miniseries INXS: Never Tear Us Apart.[1] She had recurring roles in the ABC Family sitcoms Baby Daddy and Young & Hungry.[2]
Following the cancellation of Galavant, Jansen joined the cast of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. in 2016 as Aida, Agnes Kitsworth, the human template of the former, and Madame Hydra.[4][5]
In 2019, Jansen was cast in the pilot of the ABC drama Triangle alongside Edwin Hodge.[6] In 2020, she was cast in the Fox series The Big Leap,[7] which was canceled after one season.[8]
Personal life
Jansen moved to Los Angeles in 2013.[9] She is married to Simon Phan.[10]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Half Way | Syd | Short film |
| TBA | R.U.R. | Helena Glory |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Howzat! Kerry Packer's War | Sharon | Miniseries |
| 2013 | Mr & Mrs Murder | Rachel Glass | Episode: "En Vogue" |
| Twentysomething | Kelly | Episode: "Fake It Till You Make It" | |
| 2014 | INXS: Never Tear Us Apart | Helena Christensen | Miniseries |
| Baby Daddy | Georgie Farlow | 4 episodes | |
| Young & Hungry | Caroline Penelope Huntington | 6 episodes | |
| 2015–2016 | Galavant | Madalena | 18 episodes |
| 2016–2017 | Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. | Aida / Madame Hydra, Agnes Kitsworth | 19 episodes |
| 2017 | American Housewife | Nina | Episodes: "Back to School" & "The Uprising" |
| 2018 | This Is Us | Emma Wade | Episode: "Vegas, Baby" |
| Shooter | Margo | 4 episodes | |
| 2020 | On the 12th Date of Christmas | Jennifer Holloway | TV film |
| 2021 | The Big Leap | Monica Suillvan | 11 episodes |
| Her Pen Pal | Victoria | TV film | |
| 2022 | Francesca Quinn, PI | Francesca Quinn | TV film |
| Bugs Bunny Builders | Moxie Manatee (voice) | 2 episodes | |
| 2024 | Paging Mr. Darcy | Eloise Cavendish | TV film |
| All I Need for Christmas[11] | Maggie McKenzie | TV film | |
| 2025 | The Royal We[12] | Bea | TV film |
