Lisa Berry

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 (1979-11-06) November 6, 1979 (age 44)
OccupationActress
Years active2006–present

Early life

Berry 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

In 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

  • 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

Film

YearTitleRole
2008Saw V EMT
2009Booky's Crush Librarian
2011Desperately Seeking Santa [13]Christine Mayweather
2012Mr. Viral Female Fighter 1
2012Antiviral[5][6]Lucas Clinic Receptionist
2013The Colony[7][8]Nara
2014Bee & Julie-Julie (Short)Bee's Mom
2015Northpole: Open for Christmas[11]Taylor
2015No Stranger Than Love [10]Fay
2017Power RangersCandace Cranston
2020A Daughter's OrdealNina

TV Movie

YearTitleRole
2006Gospel of DeceitSarah
2011Silent WitnessStella Marz
2013Be My ValentineWendy
2019The SisterhoodDesiree Holt

Television series

YearTitleRoleNotes
2006ReGenesisNurse1 episode - The End
2006Degrassi: The Next GenerationTheatre Manager1 episode - High Fidelity: Part 1
2007Da Kink in My HairNia1 episode - Rules Are Made...
2010MotherLoadDorothy1 episode
2010HeartlandBarb Wharton1 episode - Second Chances
2010Being EricaMelanda1 episode - The Tribe Has Spoken
2010Lost GirlSerena1 episode - ArachnoFaebia
2011Republic of DoyleKarla Green1 episode - Family Business
2011SkinsPrincipal Turner2 episodes
2011Against the WallJanice Lawrence2 episodes
2011The Being Frank ShowEpisode #1.23
2011Combat Hospital[9]Capt. Pam Everwood, RN12 episodes
2011Rookie BlueAttractive Woman1 episode - A Little Faith
2012Nikita[9]Harriet Jennings3 episodes
2012The FirmZoe Figgis1 episode - Pilot
2011–2012XIII: The SeriesGrier / CIA Analyst4 episodes
2012Haven[9]Rica Hamilton1 episode - Magic Hour
2012Transporter: The SeriesTransplant Co-ordinator1 episode - Harvest
2013The ListenerLorraine Browning1 episode - Cold Storage
2013CrackedDetective Roz Cabrera1 episode - Night Terrors
2015Continuum[9]Nolan4 episodes
2015Mr. DKathy Lee Giffer1 episode - Coaching Prospects
2015–201619-2[9]Rita George4 episodes
2017–2018Shadowhunters: The Mortal InstrumentsCleophas Graymark4 episodes
2018Bad BloodNellie Bullock8 episodes
2019WayneGail1 episode - Chapter One: Get Some Then
2019Save MeSummer1 episode - Animl
2019Designated SurvivorRachelle1 episode
2019SlasherDetective Roberta Hanson8 episodes
2019Hudson & RexDr. Helen Dubois1 episode - Game of Bones
2019DepartureAlexis Johnson1 episode - Vanished
2015–2020SupernaturalBillie the Reaper/Death14 episodes
2020Corn & PegMiss Tenderhoof (voice)1 episode
2020Workin' MomsNatashia3 episodes
2020Star Trek: DiscoveryKanak1 episode
202121 Black FuturesCrystal HindsEpisode "Notice"

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