- Born
- Birth nameChallen Michelle Cates
- Height5′ 4″ (1.63 m)
- Challen Cates is an American actress best known for portraying "Mrs. Jennifer Knight" on the TV series Big Time Rush (2009). As of 2007, she has been the executive producer of two American independent films, A Fare to Remember (1999) and The A-List (2001). In addition to producing, she's also playing the main character in both movies. In 2003, she also played the lead female role in the independent movie, They Would Love You in France (2003). Since the beginning of 2000, Cates has also appeared in minor roles in several American television series: Cybill (1995), Roseanne (1988), Diagnosis Murder (1993), 1-800-Missing (2003), Monk (2002), CSI: NY (2004), Criminal Minds (2005), Desperate Housewives (2004) and others. In 2007, she had a part in the TV movie, The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning (2007). She now has a supporting role in the Nickelodeon original series, Big Time Rush (2009). Challen Cates has also appeared in 4 Big Time Rush (2009) movies such as Big Time Audition (2009), Big Time Concert (2010), Big Time Christmas (2010) and Big Time Beach Party (2011).
- IMDb mini biography by: Aleksandra
- SpouseAaron McPherson(September 2, 2005 - present) (2 children)
- Children
- ParentsWilliam Wesley CatesGwen Cates
- RelativesTrevor Cates(Sibling)Ayn Cates Sullivan(Sibling)
- Gender / Gender identityFemale
- Pronounsshe/her
- Red hair and blue eyes
- Owns a boutique winery in Santa Maria, California - Challen Winery.
- Daughter of philosopher, photographer and writer William Wesley Cates (September 17, 1939-March 25, 2018) and artist Gwen Cates who were married for 57 years until William's death.
- Is part owner of Tantara Winery.
- Has two children with her husband Aaron McPherson - a son Colton McPherson (b. 2005) and a daughter Jasper McPherson (b. 2008).
- Is a long time student of acting coach Larry Moss.
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