Kaitlyn Bernard
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Kaitlyn Bernard | |
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 Bernard in The Loneliest Boy in the World, 2020 | |
| Born | November 28, 2000 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2012-present |
| Notable work | 1922 Spontaneous |
Kaitlyn Bernard (born November 28, 2000) is a Canadian actress best known for her roles in films such as 1922 (2017), Spontaneous (2020), and The Professor (2018).[1][2][3][4]
Biography
Bernard was born on November 28, 2000, in Vancouver, British Columbia.[5] She began her acting career at the age of 12, when she appeared in episodic roles in the television shows: Haven, R.L. Stine's The Haunting Hour, When Calls the Heart, Mr. D and Everyone's Famous. Bernard starred in the 2013 miniseries Let's Make It! So Good! alongside Quinn Dubois, Olivia Knowles, Lucy Talalay and Blake Williams. In 2014, Bernard worked in the television film such as: June in January as June at 12 Years Old and Mom's Day Away as Ella Miller.[6][7]
In 2015, Bernard appeared as Teenager in the comedy film No Men Beyond This Point stars Patrick Gilmore, directed by Mark Sawers.[8] In 2016, Bernard co-starred in the comedy-drama film The Healer opposite Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Camilla Luddington, Jorge Garcia, Adrian G. Griffiths and Jonathan Pryce, which was released on September 16, 2016.[9] On the same year, Bernard appeared as Daughter in the film Cadence, where she won the Best Principal or Supporting Actress in a Feature Film Age 13 & Over at the 2017 The Joey Awards in Vancouver.[10]
In 2017, Bernard played the role of Shannon Cotterie in the horror drama film 1922 directed by Zak Hilditch, based on Stephen King's 2010 novella of the same name.[11] In 2018, Bernard co-starred Jessica Lowndes, Joel Gretsch, Ellery Sprayberry and Ana Golja in the television film A Father's Nightmare. On the same year, Bernard appeared as Taylor in the comedy-drama film The Professor directed by Wayne Roberts, which was premiere at the Zurich Film Festival on October 5, 2018, and was released on May 17, 2019, by Saban Films.[12]
In 2019, Bernard starred in the television film Homekilling Queen directed by Alexandre Carrière, where she played the lead role of Whitney Manning.[13] In 2020, Bernard played the lead role of Grace Carver in the thriller film The Sinners directed by Courtney Paige, which was premiered at the Mammoth Film Festival on March 1, 2020, through Brainstorm Media.[14][15] On the same year, Bernard appeared in the coming-of age comedy film Spontaneous as Skye, which was released on October 2, 2020.[16]
In 2022, Bernard appeared on the first season of the comedy series The Lake, where she played the role of Keri Moore.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Soon Enough | Lily | Short film |
| 2013 | Hybrids | Abigail | Short film |
| Villain! | Cereal Girl | Short film | |
| 2015 | Night Fever | Kaity B | Short film |
| No Men Beyond This Point | Teenager | ||
| 2016 | Spectrum of Fear: Ninja Cartel | Agent Ester / Ninja | |
| Cadence | Daughter | ||
| The Healer | Abigail | ||
| 2017 | 1922 | Shannon Cotterie | |
| 2018 | Disorder | Lizzie | Short film |
| The Professor | Taylor | ||
| 2020 | The Sinners | Grace Carver | |
| Spontaneous | Skye | ||
| The Loneliest Boy In The World | Ocean | Short film | |
| 2021 | Pup | Short film; director, writer |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Let's Make It! So Good! | Zoe | Television miniseries |
| Haven | 12 Year Old Girl | Episode: "Crush" | |
| 2014 | June in January | June at 12 Years Old | Television movie |
| Mom's Day Away | Ella Miller | Television movie | |
| R.L. Stine's The Haunting Hour | Kelsey | Episode: "My Old House" | |
| 2015 | When Calls the Heart | Annabelle Conklin | Episode: "Heart and Soul" |
| 2016 | Mr. D | Victoria | Episode: "Duncan vs. Bailey" |
| Everyone's Famous | Cindy | Episode: "Bill's Landscape and Exorcism Services" | |
| 2018 | A Father's Nightmare | Lisa Carmichael | Television movie |
| 2019 | Homekilling Queen | Whitney Manning | Television movie |
| 2022–2023 | The Lake | Keri Moore | 11 episodes |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | The Joey Awards | Best Principal or Supporting Actress in a Feature Film Age 13 & Over | Cadence | Won |
| 2020 | Newark International Film Festival | Best Actor | The Sinners | Won |
References
- ^ "Kaitlyn Bernard | Association of Fundraising Professionals - Greater Vancouver Chapter". afpvancouver.org. Retrieved March 19, 2021.
- ^ "Interview with Actress Kaitlyn Bernard, A Rising Star". PopHorror. 2019-07-17. Retrieved 2020-11-10.
- ^ Wiesner, Darren (November 18, 2016). "Exclusive – Kaitlyn Bernard Discusses The Healer". HN Magazine.
- ^ "KAITLYN BERNARD: INTERVIEW". Unclear Magazine. January 7, 2018.
- ^ "Kaitlyn Bernard – At Home Here in Nova Scotia « Sea and be Scene". Retrieved March 19, 2021.
- ^ "June in January". Hallmark Channel. 2014-01-11. Retrieved 2023-06-01.
- ^ "Mom's Day Away". Hallmark Drama. Retrieved 2023-06-01.
- ^ "No Men Beyond This Point". IFFR. 9 August 2015. Retrieved 9 August 2015.
- ^ Vlessing, Etan (13 May 2015). "Camilla Luddington, Jonathan Pryce Board Rom-Com 'The Healer'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 7 August 2020.
- ^ "Cadence (2016)". Moria Reviews. Retrieved 2023-06-01.
- ^ Miska, Brad (August 21, 2017). "Netflix Sets Premiere Date for Stephen King's '1922'; First Images". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved October 21, 2017.
- ^ "The Professor". The-Numbers. Retrieved March 19, 2021.
- ^ "Homekilling Queen (2019 Lifetime)". Lifetime Uncorked. 2019-07-13. Retrieved 2023-06-01.
- ^ Taylor, Daniel (May 27, 2020). "Okanagan-shot film "The Color Rose" wins two cinematography awards". Kelowna Capital News. Retrieved March 19, 2021.
- ^ Collinson, Gary (April 24, 2020). "Teen cult thriller The Color Rose gets a trailer and poster". Flickering Myth. Retrieved March 19, 2021.
- ^ "Spontaneous". Film Ratings. Retrieved March 19, 2021.
