Rising star Emily Coutts is an inspiring actress, producer and writer from Canada. Best known for her portrayal of Lt. Keyla Detmer in the Sci-Fi hit series “Star Trek Discovery,” Coutts has earned high praise for her performance. A graduate of York University, Coutts earned a BFA in acting before booking her screen debut in “The Bright Side of the Moon.” Since then Coutts has written and produced many independent films, as well as earning a dedicated global fanbase. As Coutts continues to develop her craft, she will be entertaining audiences for years to come.
Nominated for an IGN Summer Movie Award, Coutts was honoured alongside her Discovery castmates for Best TV ensemble. Coutts is no stranger to the spotlight. With a plethora of roles under her belt from gothic fantasy to mystery, Coutts has brought some of the screens most loved characters to life. From Guillermo Del Toro’s “Crimson Peak” to the drama “Goliath,” Coutts has given some of the best performances of her career. Some of Coutts’ other credits include “The L.A. Complex,” “Transporter: The Series,” “Dark Matter” and “Murdoch Mysteries.”
Sat in the writer and producer’s chair, Coutts short films “Barn Wedding” and Dear Jesus” have had an impact on the festival circuit. Her co-created web series “Beattie & Me” has earned high praise from critics and fans alike. With a range of projects waiting in the wings, Coutts has a long and exciting career ahead of her.