Caterina Scorsone Biography
Caterina Scorsone, born Caterina Reminy Scorsone, is a Canadian actress. Her best-known roles are in Television like in the Lifetime crime drama series “Missing”, the ABC medical dramas “Private Practice” and “Grey’s Anatomy”
Apart from these, she has also appeared in some television films like “Alice” in 2009. She began acting as a child on guest spots like on the Canadian children’s TV show “Mr. Dressup” at age eight.
Caterina Scorsone Age
She was born on the 16th of October 1981 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. As of 2018, she is 37 years old.
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Caterina Scorsone Height
She stands at a height of 5 feet 4 inches (1.62 m).
Caterina Scorsone Weight
She has a weight of about 54 kg (119 lbs).
Caterina Scorsone Family
She is one of five born to Antonio Bruno Scorsone, is a social worker, and her mother, Suzanne Rozell Scorsone, a social anthropologist. Her four siblings include older twin sisters Francesca and Jovanna Scorsone and a younger brother and younger sister. Her family has some Italian descent. They are also Catholics.
Caterina Scorsone Husband
She got married to Rob Giles, a member of the rock band “The Rescues” in Toronto in June 2009.
Caterina Scorsone Children
The couple has two children, all daughters, Eliza born on July 6, 2012, and Paloma Michaela born on the 8th of November 2016.
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She began acting in the film “Mr. Dressup” when she was just eight years old. She got a role in 1998 in one of CBC radio’s Mystery Project shows called, “Peggy Delaney”. From 2003 to 2006, she played in the drama series “1-800- missing” which turned out to be her breakthrough. She starred in the series “Alice” in 2009, created by Showcase but later broadcasted on Syfy in America.
In 2010, she became a part of the “Private Practice” cast as Amelia Shepherd, the cast was led by Shonda Rhimes. As of July 2010, she had been promoted to series regular for Private Practice. She appeared in the third episode of “Grey’s Anatomy” in the seventh season. After a 3-year absence as a recurring guest star, she returned to “Grey’s Anatomy” and it has been announced that she’ll have a recurring role in the show’s 11th season.
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Is Caterina Scorsone Related To Patrick Dempsey
She plays as the brother of Patrick in “Grey’s Anatomy”. Eric Stoltz, who was directing one of the show’s episodes, heard about the role of Amelia and remembered Scorsone from working with her on “My Horrible Year!” mentioned her to Shonda Rhimes and commented on the resemblance she had to Patrick.
Caterina Scorsone Diet
Although she doesn’t follow a diet plan, she makes sure she eats healthy by choosing mostly lean proteins, whole grains and other fiber-rich foods such as veggies and fruits. First thing in the morning, the actress starts her day with a healthy breakfast
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You were born in Canada. When did you decide to come to America and work as an actress?
I started working as an actress in Canada when I was eight years old. I worked there until I was grown, learning the ropes and working with some incredibly talented people. I didn’t move to the States until the middle of 2006.
You play the role of Dr. Amelia Shepherd on “Private Practice”. How did you get this part? Did you go to an audition?
Yup. I went in to meet Linda Lowey, the casting director. She brought me back to meet Shonda. Shonda and I kind of hit it off and she waved her magic Shonda-wand and turned me into Amelia Shepherd.
You joined the cast of “Private Practice” at the end of its 3rd season? How difficult was it for you to settle in?
It’s usually pretty difficult to jump onto a show that’s already found its rhythm. I was lucky joining “Private Practice”. The cast and crew on this show are crazy generous. Everybody gets along (which is not the case on every show) and is excited to be there, so it wasn’t long before I felt like I was a part of the “PP” family.
As Amelia you have to talk a lot about medical stuff. How hard is it for you to learn all those lines and do you understand every part of it?
We have great medical staff on the show. One of our executive producers (Dr. Fred) was a trauma surgeon for twelve years and has written for other medical shows like “Emergency Room – Die Notaufnahme” so we ask him any questions we have about the medicine. All of the background performers in the surgery scenes are real OR nurses who make everything look authentic. We also have a staff of medical researchers who fact-check and send all of the actors charts with the medical terms, their meanings and pronunciations so that we can make it as believable as possible. It does help a lot if you do a little online research and figure out, to the best of your ability, what you’re talking about.
Do you have a favorite cast member you love shooting scenes with?
Can’t pick a favorite. I have fun with everybody. Again, I was pretty lucky. I got to join a show that was stocked with an Allstar team of actors. I learn new stuff from them every day.
What is the best part about playing Dr. Amelia Shepherd?
It’s hard to pick one thing. Shonda Rhimes and the writing team have written a funny, complicated, wounded, brave character. I get excited every time I get a new script.
Do you have any similarities to your character?
We look almost exactly alike.
You went on set of “Grey’s Anatomy” for a cross over and played Derek Shepherd’s sister. How was your experience working with Patrick Dempsey or the other cast members?
Working on “Grey’s Anatomy” was a bit of a dream come true. I’d watched the show since it’s first episode, so getting to play with everybody, especially Patrick Dempsey, was fun. They are a very nice, very good looking bunch of people.
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Can you tell us something about Amelias future? Is there maybe a man for her in the cards?
I wish you could tell ME something. Shonda and the writers keep their cards close to the chest. We don’t know what is going to happen with our characters until we get the script, at the readthrough.
Do you have any plans for your future after “Private Practice”?
I try not to plan my future too much, as I’m invariably wrong about what’s going to happen. I’d rather practice being amazed and grateful regardless of how things unfold.
Is there anything you would love to do but never had the chance to?
So many things. This pesky space/time thing is terribly limiting.
Since myFanbase is an online magazine about TV series, do you have a favorite show?
I’m a little late to the game, but I’ve been catching up on a show called “Friday Night Lights”. It’s pretty great. If I had to pick a favorite though, “30 Rock”. Tina Fey. She’s my best friend in my head.