Lisa Berry (born November 6, 1979) is a Canadian actress, seen regularly on television with appearances in The Colony, Northpole: Open for Christmas, Combat Hospital, Bad Blood, Shadowhunters: The Mortal Instruments, 19-2 and Supernatural.
Lisa Berry | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 6, 1979 Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2006–present |
Early life
editBerry was born in Richmond Hill, Ontario.[1] She attended the Randolph Academy for the Performing Arts, graduating in 2004,[2] returning on occasion to encourage students in their learning.[3] The Canadian actress started her career in the entertainment industry as a make-up artist before getting her big break as an actress.[4]
Career
editIn 2012, Berry played the role of clinic receptionist in the sci-fi thriller Antiviral[5] which won the "Best Canadian First Feature Film" at the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).[6] In 2013, Lisa Berry starred as Nara in the Netflix film The Colony[7] alongside Laurence Fishburne and Bill Paxton.[8] Some of the highlights of Berry's extensive career include playing Captain Pam Everwood, RN in twelve episodes of the 2011 television series Combat Hospital,[9] and the 2015 films No Stranger Than Love ,[10] and Northpole: Open for Christmas.[11]
In 2019, Berry appeared as Detective Roberta Hanson in eight episodes of Slasher. From 2015 to 2020, Berry had a recurring role as Billie the Reaper (and the Death) for fourteen episodes of Supernatural alongside Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecki.[12]
Berry has also appeared in commercials for the Nintendo Wii, Walmart and Quaker Oats.[9]
Awards and nominations
edit- Trailblazer Award, Reel World Film Festival [2]
- Best Ensemble Dora Mavor Moore Award Nomination for your work in Young Peoples Theatre production of `To Kill A Mockingbird’.[1]
- Nominated for a Best Actress Award for the Black Canadian Awards in Toronto.[1]
- Berry was part of the winning cast of Antiviral which won the "Best Canadian First Feature Film" at the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival.[6]
- RCPA Alumni of Distinction Award 2017 [2]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Saw V | EMT |
| 2009 | Booky's Crush | Librarian |
| 2011 | Desperately Seeking Santa[13] | Christine Mayweather |
| 2012 | Mr. Viral | Female Fighter 1 |
| 2012 | Antiviral[5][6] | Lucas Clinic Receptionist |
| 2013 | The Colony[7][8] | Nara |
| 2014 | Bee & Julie-Julie (Short) | Bee's Mom |
| 2015 | Northpole: Open for Christmas[11] | Taylor |
| 2015 | No Stranger Than Love[10] | Fay |
| 2017 | Power Rangers | Candace Cranston |
| 2020 | A Daughter's Ordeal | Nina |
TV Movie
edit| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Gospel of Deceit | Sarah |
| 2011 | Silent Witness | Stella Marz |
| 2013 | Be My Valentine | Wendy |
| 2019 | The Sisterhood | Desiree Holt |
Television series
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | ReGenesis | Nurse | 1 episode - The End |
| 2006 | Degrassi: The Next Generation | Theatre Manager | 1 episode - High Fidelity: Part 1 |
| 2007 | Da Kink in My Hair | Nia | 1 episode - Rules Are Made... |
| 2010 | MotherLoad | Dorothy | 1 episode |
| 2010 | Heartland | Barb Wharton | 1 episode - Second Chances |
| 2010 | Being Erica | Melanda | 1 episode - The Tribe Has Spoken |
| 2010 | Lost Girl | Serena | 1 episode - ArachnoFaebia |
| 2011 | Republic of Doyle | Karla Green | 1 episode - Family Business |
| 2011 | Skins | Principal Turner | 2 episodes |
| 2011 | Against the Wall | Janice Lawrence | 2 episodes |
| 2011 | The Being Frank Show | Episode #1.23 | |
| 2011 | Combat Hospital[9] | Capt. Pam Everwood, RN | 12 episodes |
| 2011 | Rookie Blue | Attractive Woman | 1 episode - A Little Faith |
| 2012 | Nikita[9] | Harriet Jennings | 3 episodes |
| 2012 | The Firm | Zoe Figgis | 1 episode - Pilot |
| 2011–2012 | XIII: The Series | Grier / CIA Analyst | 4 episodes |
| 2012 | Haven[9] | Rica Hamilton | 1 episode - Magic Hour |
| 2012 | Transporter: The Series | Transplant Co-ordinator | 1 episode - Harvest |
| 2013 | The Listener | Lorraine Browning | 1 episode - Cold Storage |
| 2013 | Cracked | Detective Roz Cabrera | 1 episode - Night Terrors |
| 2015 | Continuum[9] | Nolan | 4 episodes |
| 2015 | Mr. D | Kathy Lee Giffer | 1 episode - Coaching Prospects |
| 2015–2016 | 19-2[9] | Rita George | 4 episodes |
| 2017–2018 | Shadowhunters: The Mortal Instruments | Cleophas Graymark | 4 episodes |
| 2018 | Bad Blood | Nellie Bullock | 8 episodes |
| 2019 | Wayne | Gail | 1 episode - Chapter One: Get Some Then |
| 2019 | Save Me | Summer | 1 episode - Animl |
| 2019 | Designated Survivor | Rachelle | 1 episode |
| 2019 | Slasher | Detective Roberta Hanson | 8 episodes |
| 2019 | Hudson & Rex | Dr. Helen Dubois | 1 episode - Game of Bones |
| 2019 | Departure | Alexis Johnson | 1 episode - Vanished |
| 2015–2020 | Supernatural | Billie the Reaper/Death | 14 episodes |
| 2020 | Corn & Peg | Miss Tenderhoof (voice) | 1 episode |
| 2020–2021 | Workin' Moms | Natashia | 5 episodes |
| 2020 | Star Trek: Discovery | Kanak | 1 episode |
| 2021 | 21 Black Futures | Crystal Hinds | Episode "Notice" |
References
edit- ^ a b c "SayWhatNews Lisa Berry". saywhatnews.com. 2012. Archived from the original on August 5, 2020.
- ^ a b c "Alumni of the month - Lisa Berry - Class of 2004". randolphcollege.ca. 2020.
- ^ "Interview with Lisa Berry and Dion Johnstone". theartsguild.com. 2012.
- ^ "Actress Lisa Berry talks success of Supernatural". nbc15.com. 2018.
- ^ a b c "Antiviral". filmaffinity.com. 2012.
- ^ a b "The Colony". radiotimes.com. 2013. Archived from the original on September 7, 2016.
- ^ a b "Film Profile: The Colony". nextfilm.uk. 2013.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Lisa Berry loves her Sci-fi". wingmanmagazine.com. 2020.
- ^ a b "No Stranger Than Love Trailor". movie-list.com. 2015.
- ^ a b "North Pole 2: Open For Christmas". digiguide.tv. 2015.
- ^ "Interview: Part One with Lisa Berry on 'Supernatural' and Convention Life". nerdsandbeyond.com. 2018.
- ^ "Desperately Seeking Santa". kodiapps.com. 2011.