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Joanna Douglas | |
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| Born | April 11, 1983 Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada |
| Years active | 2007–present |
Joanna Douglas (born April 11, 1983) is a Canadian actress. [1] She is best known for portraying Samantha Strange on Being Erica . [2] She is a graduate of the University of Toronto and Sheridan College's joint theatre and drama studies program. [3]
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Douglas was born in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. As an adolescent, Douglas had a difficult time in high school. Her mother allowed her to change school districts to get a fresh start. [4] Her participation in dancing helped her to eventually make more friends. [4] It was through dancing that she developed an interest in the arts. She then became involved with the drama program at her high school, which she enjoyed. [4] However, her mother was not initially supportive of her decision to pursue acting. [4]
Douglas described her role on Being Erica as a "wonderful opportunity". [4] She also praised the writing on the show. [4]
About her role in Saw 3D , she stated that even though she was in the movie, she has not seen any of the films in the franchise because they "terrify" her. [4]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2007 | All the Good Ones Are Married | Zoe | TV movie |
| 2008 | The Border | Andrea Downie | Episode: "Normalizing Relations" |
| The Four Horsemen | Angie | Direct-to-video film | |
| 2009 | St. Roz | Minnie's secretary | TV movie |
| Taking a Chance on Love | Eve Miller | TV movie | |
| Flashpoint | Zoe Granger | Episode: "Never Let You Down" | |
| 2010 | Heartland | Victoria | Episode: "Quarantine" |
| Happy Town | Officer Shell Jenkins | Recurring role, 6 episodes | |
| Rookie Blue | Ashley Kennedy | Episode: "In Blue" | |
| Saw 3D | Joan | Film | |
| 2011 | Republic of Doyle | Leah Jordan | Episode: "A Stand Up Guy" |
| New Year | Allison Godfrey | Film | |
| Warehouse 13 | Courtney Moore | Episode: "Trials" | |
| 2009–2011 | Being Erica | Samantha Strange | Main role |
| 2011 | In a Family Way | Mona | Direct-to-video film |
| 2012 | Suits | Myra Harrison | Episode: "She Knows" |
| Saving Hope | Heather Day | Episode: "The Great Randall" | |
| Perception | Valerie Nelson | Episode: Pilot | |
| 2013 | The Listener | Paula King | Episode: "Cold Storage" |
| 2015 | Crimson Peak | Maid Annie | Film |
| 2016 | 11.22.63 | Doris Dunning | Episodes: "The Rabbit Hole", "The Kill Floor" |
| Murdoch Mysteries | Wendy Nelson | Episode: "The Devil Inside" | |
| Standoff | Mara | Film | |
| 2017 | Christmas Inheritance | Cara Chandler | TV movie |
| 2018 | The Handmaid's Tale | Heather | Episode: "Baggage" |
| 2018–2019 | Anne with an E | Miss Muriel Stacy | Main role (seasons 2–3) |
| 2019 | Good Witch | Karen | Episode: "Tale of Two Hearts" |
| 2023 | Cascade | Amber |
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