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Rachael Bella
Born
Rachael Bella Kneeland

(1984-03-13) March 13, 1984 (age 40)
Vermillion, South Dakota, U.S.[1]
Other namesRachael Kneeland, Rachael Zvagelsky
OccupationActress
Years active1993–2007
Spouses
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(m. 2006; div. 2009)​
Ron Zvagelsky
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(m. 2014)​
Children3

Rachael Bella Zvagelsky (née Kneeland, born March 13, 1984)[2] known professionally as Rachael Bella, is an American retired actress.

Career

Bella is best known for her role as Becca Kotler in the movie The Ring. She has also appeared in other various movies and television shows, such as Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Boston Public and Tru Calling and The Crucible.[3]

She retired from acting in 2007.

Personal life

Bella married Edward Furlong on April 19, 2006. She gave birth to their son in September 2006.[4] On July 8, 2009, Bella filed for divorce citing irreconcilable differences.[5] She alleged in court documents that their son tested positive for cocaine, which led a judge to rule Furlong's visits had to be supervised.[6] In May 2013, she obtained a restraining order against Furlong, alleging domestic violence. Furlong pleaded no contest.[7]

She married Ron Zvagelsky on July 30, 2014. They have two children together.

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role
1993 When Pigs Fly Ruthie
1993 Household Saints Young Teresa Santangelo
1995 A Little Princess Betsy
1996 The Crucible Betty Parris
1997 The Blood Oranges Meredith
2002 The Ring Rebecca "Becca" Kotler
2005 American Gun Haille
2006 Jimmy and Judy Judy
2006 High Hopes Lindsey
2007 Drive-Thru Starfire

Television

Year Title Role Notes
1993 Love, Honor & Obey: The Last Mafia Marriage Young Gigi TV film
1994 Grace Under Fire Little Girl "Grace and Beauty"
1994 ER Sarah Gasner "Into That Good Night"
1995 W.E.I.R.D. World Suzie TV film
1997 The Devil's Child Young Nikki TV film
2001 The Practice Lisa Matthews "Poor Richard's Almanac"
2002 Buffy the Vampire Slayer Dead Girl "Lessons"
2002 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Jackie Landricks "Resilience"
2003 Tru Calling Jen De Luca "Star Crossed"
2004 Boston Public Ditto "Chapter 80"

References

  1. ^ "Rachael Bella profile". rachaelbella.com. Archived from the original on July 15, 2011.
  2. ^ "Restraining Order After Hearing (Order of Protection)" (PDF). Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles. November 18, 2011. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 17, 2012. Retrieved December 17, 2012.
  3. ^ "Rachael Bella". 26 February 2012. Archived from the original on 26 February 2012. Retrieved 26 August 2017.
  4. ^ Laudadio, Marisa (September 22, 2006). "Edward Furlong, Wife Welcome a Son". People. New York City: Meredith Corporation. Archived from the original on December 6, 2006. Retrieved December 11, 2013.
  5. ^ Everett, Cristina (July 9, 2009). "Edward Furlong and wife Rachael Bella are divorcing". New York Daily News. New York City: Tronc. Retrieved October 14, 2018.
  6. ^ "'Terminator' Actor Arrested Again For Domestic Violence; Edward Furlong Begged For Help In October". iDigital Times. New York City: Newsweek Media Group. January 15, 2013. Archived from the original on November 7, 2016. Retrieved July 5, 2017.
  7. ^ Chen, Joyce (July 2, 2013). "Edward Furlong Looks Unrecognizable, Disheveled in Court Hearing for Domestic Violence: Picture". US Magazine. New York City: American Media Inc. Retrieved October 14, 2018.

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