Alysa King

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Alysa King
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NationalityCanadian
OccupationActress
Years active2012-Present

Alysa King is a Canadian actress best known for her role in Berkshire County.

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Career

King was a child model and actress, she did national commercials for companies such as K-mart and Chrysler. [1] Her parents withdrew her from professional acting so she could concentrate on school, but she still continued to act in school plays and in local theatre productions. [1] King returned to acting professionally after she completed her post-secondary education. King is a graduate of Sheridan College's theatre program, she has a Bachelor of Arts in Drama and English and a graduate degree in Education from Queen's University. [2]

King has found success in the horror genre, her most notable roles being Kylie Winters in Berkshire County, [3] Sandy in Bed of the Dead [4] and Rachel Ingram on the television series Slasher . [5]

Filmography

Film

YearFilmRoleNotes
2012ConsequencesCarrie
2014The Misfortune of Madeline MoodyMadeline MoodyShort Film
2014Tormented (Berkshire County)Kylie Winters
2015The MillennialsSam
2015The Film Student MovieWardrobe stylist
2015Holy HellAmy Bonner
2016Bed of the DeadSandy
2018Prescription for DangerKellieTV film

Television

YearTV ShowRoleNotes
2012-2014Motives & Murders: Cracking the CaseBrook Baker / Renée's Co-worker #22 Episodes
2014Asset: The Webseries Nadja Lazereva14 Episodes
2016American LawmenKate WarneEpisode: Pinkerton and the Race to Save Lincoln
2016 Slasher Rachel Ingram5 Episodes

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryWorkResult
2014Blood in the Snow Canadian Film FestivalBest ActressBerkshire CountyWon [6]
HorrorQuest Film FestivalWon [7]
2016 Austin Revolution Film Festival Best ActressHoly HellNominated [8]
FANtastic Horror Film FestivalNominated [9]
San Antonio Horrific Film FestivalNominated [10]

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