
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
Acted in 28
2020s
- 2022
Thoughts and Prayers
Sarah (voice)
- 2021
Fourth Grade
Hilary
- 2020
Stolen Season
Kristen Webb
2010s
- 2017
- 2016
Sensitivity Training
Dr. Laura Stern
- 2015
Pups United
Principal
- 2014
Chasing the Devil
Eileen Tynan
- 2012
2000s
- 2009
- 2008
Shattered!
Dr. Dittman
- 2007
- 2006
- 2004
- 2003
- 2002
1990s
- 1999
A Fare to Remember
Tamara Gault
- 1995
- 1993
Produced 2
2020s
- 2026
Due West
Executive Producer
1990s
- 1999
A Fare to Remember
Executive Producer
Appearances1
1990s
- 1997