Hollis McLaren
Hollis McLaren | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 5, 1956 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Education | University of Windsor (BA) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1972–present |
Hollis McLaren (born February 5, 1956) is a Canadian film and television actress.
Early life and education
McLaren was born in Toronto in 1956. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Windsor and studied drama at RADA in London.[1]
Career
McLaren is best known for her role in the 1977 cult film Outrageous![2] and its sequel Too Outrageous!,[3] in which she played a character closely based on writer Margaret Gibson. She also had roles in the films Sudden Fury, Partners, Atlantic City, Jigsaw (L'Homme en colère) and Marion Bridge, as well as the television series Pit Pony and the television film Mom at Sixteen.
She was a Canadian Film Award nominee for Best Actress in 1977 for Outrageous!.[4]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Sunday in the Country | Lucy | |
| 1975 | Sudden Fury | Laura | |
| 1976 | Partners | Heather Grey | |
| 1977 | Welcome to Blood City | Martine | |
| 1977 | Outrageous! | Liza Connors | |
| 1979 | Jigsaw | Nancy | |
| 1979 | Lost and Found | Eden | |
| 1980 | Atlantic City | Chrissie | |
| 1987 | Too Outrageous! | Liza Connors | |
| 2002 | Marion Bridge | Chrissy |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972, 1974 | Dr. Simon Locke | Sally / Meter Maid | 2 episodes |
| 1978 | Today I am a Fountain Pen | Annie | Television film |
| 1980 | The Littlest Hobo | Teri Wilcox | Episode: "The Hunt" |
| 1981 | Just Jessie | Jessie | Television film |
| 1993 | Life with Billy | Mami Burleigh | |
| 1994 | Mary Silliman's War | Mrs. Jones | |
| 1998 | Emily of New Moon | Alma McHugh | Episode: "The Tale of Duncan McHugh" |
| 1999–2000 | Pit Pony | Helen Borso | 13 episodes |
| 2003 | Martha, Inc.: The Story of Martha Stewart | Big Martha | Television film |
| 2003 | The Elizabeth Smart Story | Wanda Barzee | |
| 2004 | Gracie's Choice | Margaret | |
| 2004 | Brave New Girl | Professor Roe | |
| 2004 | Category 6: Day of Destruction | Helen Travers | |
| 2005 | Vinegar Hill | Salome | |
| 2005 | Mom at Sixteen | Marlene | |
| 2005 | The Hunt for the BTK Killer | Helen | |
| 2008 | The Circuit | Ms Simon | |
| 2022 | Diggstown | Sister Mary Grace Locklin | Episode: "Donald Kitpu Christmas" |
References
- ^ Lucas, Ralph (2018-05-07). "Hollis McLaren". Northernstars.ca. Retrieved 2023-02-05.
- ^ "New Face: Hollis McLaren". The New York Times. 1977-08-12. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-06-17.
- ^ Thomas, Kevin (1987-10-16). "MOVIE REVIEW : 'OUTRAGEOUS' SEQUEL TOPS ORIGINAL". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2020-06-17.
- ^ Wise, Wyndham (2001-12-15). Take One's Essential Guide to Canadian Film. University of Toronto Press. ISBN 978-1-4426-5620-8.
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