Gabrielle Rose (actress)

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Gabrielle Rose
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Rose in 2012
Born (1954-09-07) September 7, 1954 (age 70) [1]
OccupationActress
Years active1975–present
Spouse Hrothgar Mathews
Children2

Gabrielle Rose (born 1954) is a Canadian film and stage actress.

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Early life

Rose was born in Kamloops, British Columbia. [2] Her grandfather L. Arthur Rose was a playwright, producer, and performer. [3] Her father Ian Rose was a child actor before he became a doctor. [3]

Career

Rose started her career in Britain, where she trained at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School and later joined the Bristol Old Vic. [3] Afterwards she worked in theatres in the UK for a decade, before returning to Canada. [2]

She has an extensive résumé that includes multiple nominations for Genie Awards and Gemini Awards. She has worked with director Atom Egoyan on many films including Where the Truth Lies , The Sweet Hereafter , Speaking Parts , Family Viewing and The Adjuster, and with director Bruce Sweeney on the film Excited , for which she won the Leo Award for Best Supporting Performance by a Female in a Feature Length Drama. [4]

Other appearances include the films In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale , The Five Senses , On the Other Hand, Death and Sisters & Brothers , [5] and recurring roles in such TV shows as Rising Damp , Dark Angel , Robson Arms , Fringe and Once Upon a Time . [6] Her most recent role was co-starring with Hilary Swank in the Netflix Series Away. [7] She has also done voice work.

In 2016, Rose was awarded the Ian Caddell Vancouver Film Critics Circle Award for Achievement for her significant contributions to B.C.’s film industry. [8]

Personal life

She is married to actor Hrothgar Mathews and has two sons. [3]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
1985 The Journey of Natty Gann Exercise Matron
1987 The Stepfather Dorothy Rinehard
1988 Family Viewing Sandra
1989 Speaking Parts Clara
1991LighthouseConnie
The Adjuster Mimi
1992The PortraitLillian Severn
1993KanadaBobbie
Collateral Damage
1994Valentine's DayAlex
Timecop Judge Marshall
Sleeping with Strangers Claire
1995 Off Key AgnesShort film
1997 The Sweet Hereafter Dolores Driscoll
1998The Sleep RoomNurse Stephens
AltarpieceSisterShort film
ShrinkDr. D'Ambrosia
1999 The Five Senses Ruth Seraph
Double Jeopardy Georgia
2000A Feeling Called GloryJoyceShort film
LiftCovetousness
Legs ApartNurse
2001The Waiting RoomNice Sister
SpeakMother
2002The Rhino BrothersEllen Kanachowski
Go-Go Boy (Prelude)Mrs. FitzShort film
Beauty ShotBeth Thompson
2003Casanova at FiftyCandace
The Delicate Art of Parking Ida Thomas
2005 Where the Truth Lies Publishing Executive
Missing in America Cyd
Eighteen Wendy
2006 Sisters Dr. Mercedes Kent
Catch and Release Mrs. Wheeler
2007 In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale Delinda
Joannie Learns to CookHelenShort film
Beneath Mrs. Locke
Normal Connie
2008 On the Other Hand, Death Edith
Lost Boys: The Tribe Aunt JillianVideo
Mothers & Daughters Brenda
Christmas Cottage Evelyn
2009CourageHannah
Grace Vivian Matheson
What Goes Up Mrs. Bridigan
Jennifer's Body Colin's Mom
Hungry Hills Aunt Matilda
Excited Claire
2010AlyssaMomShort film
Amazon Falls Margaret
Repeaters Peg Halsted
Fathers & Sons Mother
ExposedWomanShort film
2011Everything and EveryoneRose
The ProviderMrs. ApplebeeShort film
Sisters & Brothers Marion
The Big Year Mary Swit
2012 Crimes of Mike Recket Leslie Klemper
OmgGrandmaShort film
2013The Ferret SquadOlivia / Belva
Cinemanovels Sophie
The Dick Knost Show Kelly
2014 Hector and the Search for Happiness French Proprietress
Two 4 One Franny
If I Stay Gran
2015 The Devout
The BirdwatcherBirdy Eastman
2017 A Dog's Purpose Fran
2018 Kingsway Marion Horvat
2023 She Talks to Strangers Staci
2025 Final Destination Bloodlines Iris Campbell (old)

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1975 Rising Damp BrendaRecurring role (4 episodes)
credited as Gay Rose [9]
1976MachinegunnerJanTV movie
1984 Secrets of a Married Man Assistant
1985 Blackout Victim's Friend
1985 Love, Mary Julie Trenton
1987 Street Legal Jayne ReynoldsEpisode: "Fever of the Blood"
1989The Private CapitalTV movie
Love and Hate: The Story of Colin and JoAnn Thatcher June Graham
1990 Neon Rider Mrs. Carol RudkinEpisode: "John Doe"
1991 Northwood Jason's MotherTV series
1992 Neon Rider Jesse's MotherEpisode: "Straight Home"
Street Justice Mrs. FrankEpisode: "Catcher"
DevlinSister Anne ElizabethTV movie
The Commish Dr. McNeeleyEpisode: "The Puck Stops Here"
1993 The Commish Linda StoneEpisode: "Hero"
DieppeAnneTV movie
Other Women's ChildrenDodie
1993–94 The X-Files Anita Budahas
Dr. Zenzola
2 episodes:
"Deep Throat" (as Anita)
"The Host" (as Dr. Zenzola)
1994While Justice SleepsSarah BergerTV movie
1994–95 Madison Mrs. Winslow2 episodes
1995 Sliders Christina Fox-ArturoEpisode: "Eggheads"
Lonesome Dove: The Outlaw YearsHester TarbellEpisode: "Day of the Dead"
1996My Mother's GhostJeannie LockeTV movie
Home SongJoan
Poltergeist: The Legacy EstherEpisode: "Town Without Pity"
1997 The Sentinel Emily WatsonEpisode: "Breaking Ground"
Jake and the Kid Violet BowderyRecurring role (11 episodes)
1998 Cold Squad Beverly AbbotEpisode: "Tess"
Millennium SallyEpisode: "Somehow, Satan Got Behind Me"
1999 Millennium The Welcome LadyEpisode: "Saturn Dreaming of Mercury"
Win, Again! Lois MorrisseyTV movie
Milgaard Joyce Milgaard
2000 Mysterious Ways Mrs. CravenEpisode: "Intentions"
2001TrappedMary MaculwainTV movie
Smallville Mrs. ArkinEpisode: "Metamorphosis"
2002 Tom Stone Lenore MacDonaldEpisodes: "Dead Dog Rain: Parts 1 & 2"
Dark Angel MooreheadRecurring role (5 episodes)
Just Cause Episode: "The Last to Know"
Taken Dr. Harriet PenzlerTV miniseries
2003 The Atwood Stories CappieEpisode: "Death by Landscape"
Peacemakers Kathryn WentworthEpisode: "A Town Without Pity"
Mob PrincessBarbTV movie
2004 Cold Squad Esther StokesEpisode: "Cock of the Walk"
2005 Young Blades MotherEpisode: "Rubadub Sub"
Hush Dell CarterTV movie
The Dead Zone Mrs. StampwellEpisode: "Coming Home"
2005–2008 Robson Arms Toni Mastroianni-TanRecurring role (19 episodes)
2006Augusta, GoneRoseTV movie
Three Moons Over Milford Colleen McIntyreEpisode: "Pilot"
Alice, I Think GayleEpisode: "Wise Womyn"
2007 Battlestar Galactica Mrs. KingEpisode: "The Woman King"
CleavervilleKayTV movie
Eureka Carol TaylorEpisode: "E=MC...?"
2007–08 The L Word Carol2 episodes: "Lacy Lilting Lyrics" and "Least Likely"
2008 Stargate: The Ark of Truth Alteran Woman 2TV movie
Eureka Carol TaylorEpisode: "Best in Faux"
Sanctuary Ruth MeyersEpisode: "Edward"
2010 Lying to Be Perfect CharlotteTV movie
Psych Ruth BlakeEpisode: "Feet Don't Kill Me Now"
R.L. Stine's The Haunting Hour DollmakerEpisodes: "Really You: Parts 1 & 2"
Shattered Dr. Lynn Tanninger
Mrs. Bacic
Episodes: "Unaired Pilot", "Stairways to Perceptions"
2010, 2012 Fringe Dr. Anderson2 episodes: "Olivia" (alternate) & "Nothing As It Seems" (prime)
2011Goodnight for JusticeRebecca ShawTV movie
He Loves MeDr. Browning
Best Player Mrs. Johnson
Endgame LindaEpisode: "Bless This Union"
2011–17 Once Upon a Time Ruth4 episodes:
"The Shepherd" (2011)
"Lady of the Lake" (2012)
"White Out" (2014)
"Heartless" (2016)
2012 R.L. Stine's The Haunting Hour DollmakerEpisode: "The Return of Lilly D"
Anything But ChristmasAgnes BrookingTV movie
2013Fatal PerformanceMrs. Hatcher
Rogue SarahEpisode: "The Second Amendment"
Let It SnowKarla LewisTV movie
2014 Continuum SamanthaEpisode: "Minute Man"
Episode: "So Do Our Minutes Hasten"
Wedding Planner MysteryClara ParryTV movie
2019 Unspeakable BetsyRecurring role (3 episodes)
You Me Her Mrs Trakarsky
See Lady AnEpisode: "The River"
2020 Away Darlene ColeRecurring role (7 episodes)
The Stand Judge FarrisRecurring role (3 episodes)
2021 Heartland Gladys AdderlyEpisode: "Blue Bird"
2022 The Holiday Sitter Marilyn DiVitoHallmark Movie
2023 Firefly Lane End of life TherapistEpisode: "Moondance"
The Night Agent LornaEpisode: "Eyes only"
2023–present Virgin River Amelia SheridanRecurring role

Awards/Nominations

Awards
YearAwardCategoryProductionResult
1988 Genie Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading RoleFamily ViewingNominated
1990 Genie Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading RoleSpeaking PartsNominated
1997 Genie Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading RoleThe Sweet HereafterNominated
National Board of Review Best Acting by an EnsembleThe Sweet HereafterWon
1998 Gemini Bset Performance by an Actress in a Featured Supporting Role in a Dramatic Program or MiniseriesThe Sleep RoomNominated
Gemini Best Performance by an Actress in a Guest Role in a Dramatic SeriesCold Squad("Rita Brice")Nominated
1999 Gemini Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Program or MiniseriesHard Time: The David Milgaard StoryNominated
Gemini Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Program or MiniseriesWin, Again!Nominated
2002 Gemini Best Performance by an Actress in a Guest Role in a Dramatic SeriesTom Stone("Dead Dog Rain: Part I)Nominated
2007 Leo Best Supporting Performance by a Female in a Dramatic SeriesRobson Arms("All About Kitty")Nominated
2009 Leo Best Guest Performance by a Female in a Dramatic SeriesSanctuary("Edward")Won
2010 Leo Best Supporting Performance by a Female in a Feature Length DramaExcitedWon
Vancouver Film Critics Circle Best Supporting Actress in a Canadian FilmExcitedWon
Genie Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading RoleMothers&DaughtersNominated
2016 Vancouver Film Critics Circle Ian Caddell Vancouver Film Critics Circle Award for AchievementBritish Columbian actor who has made a significant contribution to the BC film industryWon

References

  1. "Gabrielle Rose on Twitter: "Thanks Atlantis!… "". Archived from the original on September 22, 2019. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
  2. 1 2 Sabrina Furminger: Acting is in the blood for Gabrielle Rose . In: vancourier.com, November 15, 2016.
  3. 1 2 3 4 Ruth Hill: Interview With Actress Gabrielle Rose, “Maudie” . In: mydevotionalthoughts.net, June 30, 2017.
  4. Leo Awards Winners List Archived June 9, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
  5. "Acclaimed actor Gabrielle Rose reigns over this year's VIFF". The Vancouver Observer. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
  6. Gelman, Vlada (September 22, 2016). "TVLine Items: Once Mom Returns, Odd Renewal, Legends Poster and More". TVLine. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
  7. Mitchell, Molli (September 4, 2020). "Away Netflix cast: Who is Gabrielle Rose? Meet The Sweet Hereafter star". Express.co.uk. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
  8. Cummins, Julianna. "Gabrielle Rose honoured by Vancouver Film Critics". playbackonline.ca. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
  9. British Comedy Guide - Rising Damp