Annie M. Briggs
Annie Briggs | |
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.jpg) Briggs in 2015 | |
| Born | May 2, 1987 Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| 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
Briggs grew up in Halifax, Nova Scotia and received her B.A.H. in Theatre from Queen's University. After graduating, she studied at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City. She later moved to Toronto, Ontario.[2]
Career
Briggs has appeared on stage in the Reach Ensemble Theatre and Single Thread Theatre.[2] In 2014, she became famous for playing the character of Perry in the LGBT web series Carmilla.[3] In 2015, Briggs was placed 73rd on AfterEllen's Hot 100 List.[4] In 2016 she played the main antagonist—the Dean—in Carmilla as her character Perry was possessed by the Dean.[5]
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 $25,000 USD.[6]
Filmography
| 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–present | Chucky | Rachel Fairchild | TV series, recurring |
Theatre
| Year | Title | Role | Theatre | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | The Odyssey | Eurycleia | Modern Fuel Artist-Run Center | Kingston, Canada.[7] |
| 2009 | The Seagull | Irina Arkadina | Drama Department | Kingston, Canada[8] |
| 2012 | The Brightness of Heaven | Kathleen | Manhattan Repertory Theatre | New York, United States[9] |
| 2014 | Much Ado About Nothing | Conrad | Spadina Museum, Single Thread Theatre Company | Toronto, Ontario[10] |
| 2014 | Romeo and Juliet | Lady Capulet | Classical Theatre Project | Toronto, Ontario[11] |
| 2014 | Hamlet | Gertrude | Winter Garden Theatre, Classical Theatre Project | Toronto, Ontario[12] |
| 2014 | Macbeth | Witch / Fleance / Gentlewoman / Young Siward | Winter Garden Theatre | Toronto, Ontario[13] |
| 2014 | The Memo | Alice | Unit 102 Theatre | Toronto, Ontario[14] |
| 2016 | Schoolhouse | Mrs. Coyte, Mrs. Baptie | Festival Players of Prince Edward County | Wellington, Canada[15] |
References
- ^ 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 "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".
- ^ 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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