Keegan Connor Tracy (born December 3, 1971) is a Canadian actress, author and director. She earned recognition for her roles in the comedy-drama series Beggars and Choosers (1999–2000) and the supernatural horror films Final Destination 2 (2003) and White Noise (2005).
In the 2010s, Tracy appeared in the fantasy drama series Once Upon a Time (2011–2018), the drama horror series Bates Motel (2013–2016), the Descendants television franchise (2015–2019), and the Syfy fantasy series The Magicians (2016–2020). She also starred in the drama film Words and Pictures (2013), the zombie films Dead Rising: Watchtower (2015) and Dead Rising: Endgame (2016), and the horror film Z (2019).
Early life and education Keegan Connor Tracy was born in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. She graduated from St. Patrick's Catholic High School in Sarnia, Ontario. Tracy went on to obtain a degree in Social Psychology from Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. While she was at the university, she spent a year working in Europe.
Career Tracy made her acting debut in 1997, in the television series Viper. She made her feature film debut as a minor role in the 1999 crime thriller film Double Jeopardy. She subsequently appeared in films such as Duets (2000) and 40 Days and 40 Nights (2002). After guest roles in numerous television series, such as The New Addams Family, Tracy had a series regular role as Audrey Malone in the Showtime comedy-drama series Beggars and Choosers, which aired from 1999 to 2000.
Tracy later appeared in the drama series Da Vinci's Inquest (2002–2005), for which she received nominations for a Leo Award as well as a Gemini Award at the 17th Gemini Awards. She starred as Diane Hughes in the science fiction series Jake 2.0 (2003–2004). For her performance, she received a nomination for the Leo Award for Best Lead Performance by a Female in Dramatic Series. Tracy also appeared as a guest on the television series The 4400, Stargate SG-1, Supernatural, Psych, and Battlestar Galactica.
Tracy received further recognition for appearing as Kat Jennings in the supernatural horror film Final Destination 2 (2003). She continued to appear in supporting roles as Mirabelle Keegan in the supernatural horror film White Noise (2005) and Ellen in the drama film Words and Pictures (2013).
Tracy found greater success for her recurring roles on various television series. From 2011 to 2018, she appeared as the Blue Fairy, also known as Mother Superior, in the ABC fantasy drama series Once Upon a Time. From 2013 to 2016, she recurred as Miss Blaire Watson, the teacher to a young Norman Bates (Freddie Highmore), in the A&E drama horror series Bates Motel. From 2016 to 2020, she had a recurring role as Professor Eleanor Lipson in the Syfy fantasy drama series The Magicians. For her performance in the latter, she received a nomination for the ACTRA Award.
Tracy starred as Jordan Blair in the action zombie film Dead Rising: Watchtower (2015) and its sequel, Dead Rising: Endgame (2016). She also portrayed an adult version of Queen Belle in the Disney Channel Original Movie fantasy film Descendants (2015). She reprised her role in the sequels, Descendants 2 (2017) and Descendants 3 (2019).
In 2016, Tracy published her first children's book, titled Mommy's 26 Careers. In September 2018, she released another children's book, titled This is a Job for Mommy!: An A-Z Adventure. In 2020, she starred in the horror film, Z, about a family who is terrorized by their son Kevin Parsons (Sean Rogerson)’s imaginary friend Z (Luke Moore). The film "was such a huge emotional journey for me and I had to sort of sequester myself a lot to stay in that woman’s mental and emotional space," she said. In 2023, she participated as one of the panelists in Canada Reads, championing Michael Christie's novel Greenwood."Meet the Canada Reads 2023 contenders". CBC Books, January 25, 2023.
Filmography
Film Year Title Role Notes1999Double JeopardyBoutique Saleswoman2000DuetsSheila2001Kill Me LaterHeatherOut of LineClaire Carrol2002BlackwoodsDawn / Molly40 Days and 40 NightsMandy2003Final Destination 2Kat JenningsVicky2005White NoiseMirabelle KeeganChaosMarnie Rollins2006Z.Z. Jackson2007Oma's QuiltMom (voice)Short filmNumbMt. Sinai NurseBetsy Bubblegum's Journey Through Yummi-LandMindy Mint Chocolate Chip (voice)2008Bratz Girls Really RockLiona (voice)2009My Little Pony: Twinkle Wish AdventureWhimsey (voice)2010Smokin' Aces 2: Assassins' BallVicky Salerno2012Jim Grant's Secretary2013Words and PicturesEllenEmbrace of the VampireDaciana2015Dead Rising: WatchtowerJordan Blair2016Dead Rising: EndgameJordan Blair2019ZElizabeth Parsons2025Night of the ReaperElizabeth Talbot2025BodycamThe Mother
Television Year Title Role Notes1997–1999ViperDarlene Ross / Charmayne Grimes2 episodes1998Breaker HighYvetteEpisode: "Lord of the Butterflies"ThreeEveEpisode: "The Games"First WaveNicoleEpisode: "Hypnotic"NadineEpisode: "Jump Vector"ConsuelaEpisode: "Morticia's Dilemma"MillenniumLhasaEpisode: "Omerta"1998–2001Cold SquadWaitress / Brooke Givens2 episodes1999Night ManAngel in Black2 episodesSeven DaysClaireEpisode: "Parker.com"1999–2000Beggars and ChoosersAudrey MaloneMain role; 17 episodes2000Hollywood Off-RampUnknownEpisode: "Screenplay By"2001Strange FrequencyKimEpisode: "My Generation"2002Dark AngelRainEpisode: "Love in Vein"2002–2005Da Vinci's InquestJackie2 episodes2003Mob PrincessPattiTelevision film2003–2004Jake 2.0Diane HughesMain role; 16 episodes2004FrancescaEpisode: "Day 1,370: Part 2"2005Julia MarsEpisode: "The Tour Guide"Alison Driscoll2 episodesKiller InstinctRosieEpisode: "O Brother, Where Art Thou"2006Stargate SG-1Dr. ReddenEpisode: "Uninvited"Three Moons Over MilfordHannahEpisode: "Confessions of a Dangerous Moon"Dark StormSamTelevision filmHer Fatal FlawBrookeTelevision filmErinTelevision film2006–2019SupernaturalKaren Giles / Sera Siege / Witch3 episodes2007PsychPriscilla OstermanEpisode: "Cloudy... with a Chance of Murder"2007–2009Battlestar GalacticaJeanne9 episodes2009LillyTelevision film2010Life UnexpectedJennyEpisode: "Home Inspected"EurekaDr. ViccelliEpisode: "Stoned"2011VEileen RounickEpisode: "Serpent's Tooth"2011–2018Once Upon a TimeBlue Fairy / Mother Superior36 episodes2011–2019SuperbookEve / Esther (voice)4 episodes2013JinxedMrs. MurphyTelevision film2013–2016Bates MotelMiss Blaire Watson9 episodes2014–2015HeartlandAunt Crystal2 episodes2015BackstromCristin KellyEpisode: "Give 'Til It Hurts"Exchange Student ZeroLucinda (voice)4 episodesMy Life as a Dead GirlKimTelevision filmDescendantsQueen BelleTelevision film2016MotiveHeatherEpisode: "Remains to Be Seen"2016–2017Ready Jet Go!Dr. Rafferty (voice)4 episodes2016–2020 The MagiciansProfessor Lipson19 episodes2017Garage Sale Mystery: The Art of MurderTinaTelevision filmDescendants 2Queen BelleTelevision film2018Super DinosaurAgent Winder / Teen Girl (voice)Episode: "The Great Race"2019 A Series of Unfortunate Events Brucie 2 episodesValley of the Boom Rosanne Siino 2 episodesMorning Show Mysteries: Death by DesignJasmine / MarianTelevision filmDescendants 3Queen BelleTelevision film2020 The Twilight ZoneGloriaEpisode: "A Small Town"2021Harry & Meghan: Escaping the PalaceLady VictoriaTelevision film2022BlockbusterRene4 episodes2023CreepshowMarciaEpisode: "To Grandmother's House We Go"2025Providence FallsSamael3 episodes2026Coven AcademyTamora5 episodes
Awards and nominations Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref. 2002 Leo Awards Best Supporting Performance by a Female in Dramatic Series Da Vinci's Inquest Gemini Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Guest Role in a Dramatic Series Leo Awards Best Lead Performance by a Female in Dramatic Series Leo Awards Best Guest Performance by a Female in a Dramatic Series ACTRA Awards Best Actress
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