Annie M. Briggs
Annie Briggs | |
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.jpg) Briggs in 2015 | |
| Born | May 2, 1987 Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2008–present |
Annie Morgan Briggs is a Canadian actress. She is best known for her portrayal of Lola Perry in the web series Carmilla (2014–2016).[1]
Early life
[edit]Briggs grew up in Halifax, Nova Scotia and received her B.A.H. in Theatre from Queen's University.[2] After graduating, she studied at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts[2] in New York City. She later moved to Toronto, Ontario.[3]
Career
[edit]Briggs has appeared on stage in the Reach Ensemble Theatre and Single Thread Theatre.[3] In 2014, she became famous for playing the character of Perry in the LGBT web series Carmilla.[4] In 2015, Briggs was placed 73rd on AfterEllen's Hot 100 List.[5] In 2016 she played the main antagonist—the Dean—in Carmilla as her character Perry was possessed by the Dean.[6]
In 2017, along with her Carmilla co-star Natasha Negovanlis, Briggs launched her own web series called CLAIREvoyant; the series was successfully funded through the Independent Production Fund and an Indiegogo campaign that raised more than US$25,000.[7]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Roundabout | Leda Calder | Main role |
| 2014 | Murdoch Mysteries | Eileen | TV series, 1 episode |
| 2014–2016 | Carmilla | Lola Perry | KindaTV Digital Series, Main role |
| 2015 | Canadian Star | Herself | Documentary |
| 2016 | Luvvie | Abby | Short film |
| 2016 | 45 | Jogger | Short film |
| 2017 | The Carmilla Movie | Lola Perry | Main role |
| 2018 | Fox, Kitten, Sparrow | Gala | |
| 2018 | Darken : Before the Dark | Kim | KindaTV Digital Series |
| 2018 | CLAIREVOYANT | Ruby | KindaTV Digital Series, Main Role, Co-Creator |
| 2019 | A Very Important Appointment | Audrey | Short film |
| 2019 | Murdoch Mysteries | Lucille Anderson | TV series, 1 episode |
| 2019 | Ruth | Ruth | Short film |
| 2020 | Wharf Rats | Web series, 6 episodes | |
| 2020 | Transplant | Nicole Spencer | TV series, 1 episode |
| 2020 | Stardust | Jeanie Richardson | |
| 2021–2023 | Chucky | Rachel Fairchild | TV series, recurring[8] |
Theatre
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Theatre | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | The Odyssey | Eurycleia | Modern Fuel Artist-Run Center | Kingston, Canada.[9] |
| 2009 | The Seagull | Irina Arkadina | Drama Department | Kingston, Canada[10] |
| 2012 | The Brightness of Heaven | Kathleen | Manhattan Repertory Theatre | New York, United States[11] |
| 2014 | Much Ado About Nothing | Conrad | Spadina Museum, Single Thread Theatre Company | Toronto, Ontario[12] |
| 2014 | Romeo and Juliet | Lady Capulet | Classical Theatre Project | Toronto, Ontario[13] |
| 2014 | Hamlet | Gertrude | Winter Garden Theatre, Classical Theatre Project | Toronto, Ontario[14] |
| 2014 | Macbeth | Witch / Fleance / Gentlewoman / Young Siward | Winter Garden Theatre | Toronto, Ontario[15] |
| 2014 | The Memo | Alice | Unit 102 Theatre | Toronto, Ontario[16] |
| 2016 | Schoolhouse | Mrs. Coyte, Mrs. Baptie | Festival Players of Prince Edward County | Wellington, Canada[17] |
References
[edit]- ^ Cranz, Alex (3 December 2014). "The Carmilla Webseries: On Lesbian Vampires and Creampuffs". Fempop.com. Archived from the original on 2 July 2017. Retrieved 8 May 2016.
- ^ a b "Kimball comes back with two; Filmmaker shakes off 'radioactive dust' of bad experience, returns with two features" by Andrea Nemetz, The Chronicle Herald (17 Sept, 2014) Retrieved from ProQuest 1775182459
- ^ a b "Carmilla. Cast". Carmillatheseries.com. Retrieved 8 May 2016.
- ^ Minard, katie (7 November 2014). "11 Reasons You Should Be Watching Carmilla". Buzzfeed.com. Retrieved 8 May 2016.
- ^ "The Results Are In! It's the 2015 AfterEllen Hot 100". Afterellen.com. 1 September 2015. Retrieved 8 May 2016.
- ^ Dan Wickline (7 October 2016). "Sentiments and Surprises from the Cast and Crew of Carmilla". bleedingcool.com. Retrieved 15 October 2016.
- ^ "CLAIREVOYANT SEASON 1".
- ^ "Chucky Season 2 Finale: Creator Don Mancini, Zackary Arthur Unwrap Bloody Christmas Episode's Twists, Possible Season 3" by Hunter Ingram at variety.com
- ^ Angela Hickman (5 February 2008). "Epic story brought to small stage.Promising acting and direction bring play to audience's level". Queensjournal.ca.
- ^ "A cursed comedy? Chekhov's classic is turned into melodrama and laughs". queensjournal.ca. 6 March 2009.
- ^ Marisa Vitolo. "Brightness of Heaven Review: Pedersen's Passion Shines Through". reviewfix.com.
- ^ "Much Ado About Nothing (2014)". ttdb.ca.
- ^ "Young Actor Takes Centrestage". burkecampbell.wordpress.com. 15 November 2014.
- ^ "Hamlet (2014)". ttdb.ca.
- ^ "Macbeth (2014)". ttdb.ca.
- ^ "The Memo". stage-door.com.
- ^ "Schoolhouse". festivalplayers.ca. Archived from the original on 2018-02-26. Retrieved 2018-02-25.
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