Challen Cates Photo

Challen Cates

Acting

0.3 Popularity Jan 26, 1966 (59 years old) Roanoke, Virginia, USA

Challen Michelle Cates (born January 26, 1966) is an American independent film producer and actress best known for portraying Mrs. Knight on the TV series, Big Time Rush. As of 2007, she has been the executive producer of two American independent films A Fare To Remember (1998) and The A-List (2001)...

Biography

Challen Michelle Cates (born January 26, 1966) is an American independent film producer and actress best known for portraying Mrs. Knight on the TV series, Big Time Rush. As of 2007, she has been the executive producer of two American independent films A Fare To Remember (1998) 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.

Since the beginning of 2000, she has also appeared in minor roles in several television series Cybill, Roseanne, Diagnosis: Murder, Monk, CSI: NY, Criminal Minds, Desperate Housewives and others. In 2007, she had a part in the TV movie The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning. She has a supporting role in the Nickelodeon original series Big Time Rush. Cates has also appeared in 4 Big Time Rush movies such as Big Time Audition, Big Time Concert, Big Time Christmas, and Big Time Beach Party. In Big Time Rush, Cates was only referred to as Mrs. Knight or "Momma Knight" but in Big Time Moms it was revealed that her first named was Jennifer, or Jen.

​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Filmography 30

2025
Due West Movie

Executive Producer

2022
The Rookie: Feds TV

as Renata Schmidt

2022
Thoughts and Prayers Movie

as Sarah (voice)

2021
2021
Fourth Grade Movie

as Hilary

2020
Kajillionaire Movie

as Med Spa Manager (uncredited)

2020
Walkaway Joe Movie

as Sandy

2020
Stolen Season Movie

as Kristen Webb

2017
Midnight, Texas TV

as Melanie Pratt

2017
13 Reasons Why TV

as Evelyn Williams

2015
Pups United Movie

as Principal

2015
Penumbra Movie

as Dr. Corrie Richardson

2014
A Million Ways to Die in the West Movie

as Female Passenger (uncredited)

2014
Chasing the Devil Movie

as Eileen Tynan

2012
Big Time Movie Movie

as Jennifer Knight

2009
Big Time Rush TV

as Jennifer Knight

2009
Modern Family TV

as Dana

2008
Shattered! Movie

as Dr. Dittman

2006
Special Movie

as Business Woman

Photos 4

Challen Cates Photo
Challen Cates Photo
Challen Cates Photo
Challen Cates Photo

Personal Details

Known For Acting
Gender Not specified
Birthday January 26, 1966 (59 years old)
Place of Birth Roanoke, Virginia, USA
Also Known As Challen Michelle Cates , Chaleen Cates
Years Active 1993 - 2025
Popularity 0.3
Career Stats
30 Total Credits
16 Movie Roles
12 TV Roles
4 Photos