Lynne Griffin
Lynne Griffin (born 17 September 1952)[1] is a Canadian actress. She is known for her work in film, television and stage, particularly her appearances in the horror films Black Christmas (1974) and Curtains (1983), and a recurring role on the television series Wind at My Back (1996–2001).
Lynne Griffin | |
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 Lynne Griffin in June 2011 | |
| Born | 17 September 1952 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1970–present |
| Spouse(s) | Sean Sullivan |
Early life
Griffin was born in Toronto, Ontario, the daughter of Kay, an actress, and James Joseph Griffin, a fashion photographer and soccer player.[1] She is married to fellow actor Sean Sullivan.[2]
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1974 | Black Christmas | Clare Harrison | |
| 1980 | Mr. Patman | Monica | Credited as Lyn Griffin |
| 1981 | The Amateur | Sarah | |
| 1983 | Curtains | Patti O'Connor | |
| Strange Brew | Pam Elsinore | ||
| 1985 | The Heavenly Kid | Waitress | |
| 1991 | True Identity | Emilia | |
| 2006 | One Way | ||
| 2011 | Dream House | Sadie | |
| 2013 | Let's Rap | Rhoda Schnurr | Short |
| 2014 | True Man | Short | |
| 2015 | 88 | Hattie | |
Television series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Drop-In | Co-Host/Reporter | |
| 1971 | Police Surgeon | Ella | 1 Episode, The Importer |
| 1979 | The Great Detective | Amy Brown | 1 Episode, Nightwalker of the Wards |
| 1979 - 82 | The Littlest Hobo | Laura Bailey | 2 Episodes |
| 1985 | Comedy Factory | Melba / Vicki Atkin | 2 Episodes |
| 1986 | Night Heat | Carla | 1 Episode, Dead to Rights |
| 1987 | I'll Take Manhattan | Candice Alexander | Mini-Series |
| 1988 | War of the Worlds | Amanda Burke | 1 Episode, The Second Seal |
| 1989 | Men | Isabel | 1 Episode, Thomas |
| 1992 | Picket Fences | Karina Shaw | 1 Episode, Remembering Rosemary |
| 1993 | NYPD Blue | Janice Bowman | 1 Episode, From Hare to Eternity |
| 1996 | Traders | Isabelle Gordon | 1 Episode, Separation Anxiety |
| 1997 | Riverdale | Alice | |
| 1997–2001 | Wind at My Back | Callie Cramp / Mitzi Grenfell | 31 Episodes |
| 1998 | Noddy | Miss Pink Cat / Martha Monkey | Voice |
| 1999 | Storm of the Century | Jane Kingsbury | Mini-Series |
| Dear America: So Far from Home | Aunt Nora | TV Short | |
| 2000 | A Taste of Shakespeare | Flute | 1 Episode, A Midsummer Night's Dream |
| 2001 | Earth: Final Conflict | Louise Jacobi | 1 Episode, Lost Generation |
| 2003 | Odyssey 5 | Dr. Ellie Woodruff | 1 Episode, Fossil |
| Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye | Beatrice Larkin | 1 Episode, The Hunter | |
| 2004 | Puppets Who Kill | Woman #1 | 1 Episode, Prostitutes for Jesus |
| Murdoch Mysteries | Mrs. Wicken | 1 Episode, Poor Tom is Cold | |
| ReGenesis | Francis | 2 Episodes | |
| 2007 | True Crimes: The First 72 Hours | Dorothy Ortiz | 1 Episode, Bull's Eye |
| 'Til Death Do Us Part | Mrs. Tyler | 1 Episode, The In-Law Murders | |
| 2010 | Pure Pwnage | Beverly | 1 Episode, Jobs |
| Happy Town | Dot Meadows | 5 Episodes | |
| Lost Girl | Halima | 1 Episode, Food for Thought | |
| 2011 | XIII: The Series | Maureen Dirkin | 1 Episode, The Irish Version |
| Michael: Tuesdays & Thursdays | Mrs. Bronfman | 4 Episodes | |
| 2012 | Warehouse 13 | Dr. Nina Golden | 1 Episode, There's Always a Downside |
| The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! | Voice | 1 Episode, Manatees and Mermaids/The Last Chocolate | |
| 2013 | Call Me Fitz | Judge Joyce | 1 Episode, Alice Doesn't Live Here, Anymore |
| 2014 | Remedy | Helga Knorpf | 1 Episode, The Little Things |
| Murdoch Mysteries | Mrs. Dewar | 1 Episode, The Murdoch Appreciation Society | |
| 2015 | Odd Squad | Mrs. Mac | 1 Episode, Dance Like Nobody's Watching/Recipe for Disaster |
| 2016 | Dot. | Nana | Episodes when Dot's grandma visits |
Television movies
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Every Person Is Guilty | ||
| 1982 | The Taming of the Shrew | Bianca | |
| 1988 | Hitting Home | Karen Hughes | |
| 1997 | ...First Do No Harm | Clinic Receptionist | |
| 1999 | A Touch of Hope | Nurse Beatrice | |
| 2000 | Harlan County War | Mrs. Yarborough | |
| 2001 | Jewel | Nancy Tindle | |
| 2003 | Do or Die | Blanche, Henry's Girl | |
| Bugs | Medical Examiner | ||
| Shattered City: The Halifax Explosion | Millicent Collins | ||
| 2005 | An American Girl Adventure | Lady Templeton | |
| 2006 | Between Truth and Lies | Ruth Muhike | |
| Santa Baby | Mrs. Claus | ||
| 2007 | She Drives Me Crazy | Mabel | |
| 2008 | Anne of Green Gables: A New Beginning | Mrs. Bridgewater | |
| 2009 | Santa Baby 2: Christmas Maybe | Mrs. Claus | |
| 2010 | When Love Is Not Enough: The Lois Wilson Story | Annie Smith | |
| 2013 | Fir Crazy | Betty | |
Theatre
- Stratford Shakespeare Festival[3]
- Shaw Festival[3]
- 2002: Resurgence Theatre Company - Romeo and Juliet, The Tempest
Awards
In 1980 Griffin earned an Outstanding Performance by an Actress (Non-Feature) Genie Award nomination for her role in Every Person is Guilty.
References
- Riggs, Thomas (2007). Contemporary Theatre, Film and Television. 75. Gale / Cengage Learning. p. 125. ISBN 978-0-787-69048-9.
- "Six for Her Scythe: An Interview with Lynne Griffin - July 2011". The Terror Trap.
- "Lynne Griffin". Resurgence Theatre Company. 2002. Archived from the original on 9 July 2012. Retrieved 19 January 2010.
External links
- Six for Her Scythe: An Interview with Lynne Griffin
- Lynne Griffin profile on northernstars.ca
- Lynne Griffin at IMDb
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