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In her role of the scheming Ellen Tigh on the acclaimed Sci-Fi Channel series, “Battlestar: Galactica,” veteran character actress Kate Vernon provided a human touch as the burdened yet devoted wife of one of series’ most complex and ambiguous characters, Col. Tigh.

Born in 1961, the Canadian native was the daughter of actor John Vernon, best known for his portrayal of Dean Wormer in “Animal House” (1978), and Nancy West, a former actress/model. Her sister, Nan Vernon, was a singer. Her family later moved to California when Vernon was a little girl. The future actress originally planned to Continued

Credits
(TV Show)
2008-2008
Ellen Tigh
2008
(TV Show)
2005-2005
Brenda Moretti
2005
(TV Show)
2003-2003
Maggie
2003
(TV Show)
2003-2003
Dana
2003
Angela
1984
Sophia
Kay
Melissa Duran
Sally Laird
Amanda Grace
Mindy
Prudence