Lynne Griffin | |
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 Lynne Griffin in June 2011 | |
| Born | 17 September 1952 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1970–present |
| Spouse | Sean Sullivan |
Lynne Griffin (born 17 September 1952) [1] is a Canadian actress. She is known for her work in film, television and stage, particularly her appearances in the horror films Black Christmas (1974) and Curtains (1983), the Bob and Doug McKenzie comedy film Strange Brew (1983), and a recurring role on the television series Wind at My Back (1996–2001).
Griffin was born in Toronto, Ontario, the daughter of Kay, an actress, and James Joseph Griffin, a fashion photographer and soccer player. [1] She is married to fellow actor Sean Sullivan. [2]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Black Christmas | Clare Harrison | |
| 1980 | Mr. Patman | Monica | Credited as Lyn Griffin |
| 1981 | The Amateur | Sarah | |
| 1983 | Curtains | Patti O'Connor | |
| Strange Brew | Pam Elsinore | ||
| 1985 | The Heavenly Kid | Waitress | |
| 1991 | True Identity | Emilia | |
| 2006 | One Way | ||
| 2011 | Dream House | Sadie | |
| 2013 | Let's Rap | Rhoda Schnurr | Short |
| 2014 | True Man | Short | |
| 2015 | 88 | Hattie | |
| 2021 | Spidermama | Spidermama | Short film |
| 2023 | Priscilla | Grandma "Dodger" [3] | |
| 2023 | Thanksgiving [4] | Grandma | |
| 2024 | It's Me, Billy: Chapter 2 | Nancy | Short Film |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Drop-In | Co-Host/Reporter | |
| 1971 | Police Surgeon | Ella | 1 Episode, The Importer |
| 1979 | The Great Detective | Amy Brown | 1 Episode, Nightwalker of the Wards |
| 1979 - 82 | The Littlest Hobo | Laura Bailey | 2 Episodes |
| 1985 | Comedy Factory | Melba / Vicki Atkin | 2 Episodes |
| 1986 | Night Heat | Carla | 1 Episode, Dead to Rights |
| 1987 | I'll Take Manhattan | Candice Alexander | Mini-Series |
| 1988 | War of the Worlds | Amanda Burke | 1 Episode, The Second Seal |
| 1989 | Men | Isabel | 1 Episode, Thomas |
| 1992 | Picket Fences | Karina Shaw | 1 Episode, Remembering Rosemary |
| 1993 | NYPD Blue | Janice Bowman | 1 Episode, From Hare to Eternity |
| 1996 | Traders | Isabelle Gordon | 1 Episode, Separation Anxiety |
| 1997 | Riverdale | Alice | |
| 1997–2001 | Wind at My Back | Callie Cramp / Mitzi Grenfell | 31 Episodes |
| 1998 | Noddy | Miss Pink Cat / Martha Monkey | Voice |
| 1999 | Storm of the Century | Jane Kingsbury | Mini-Series |
| Dear America: So Far from Home | Aunt Nora | TV Short | |
| 2000 | A Taste of Shakespeare | Flute | 1 Episode, A Midsummer Night's Dream |
| 2001 | Earth: Final Conflict | Louise Jacobi | 1 Episode, Lost Generation |
| 2003 | Odyssey 5 | Dr. Ellie Woodruff | 1 Episode, Fossil |
| Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye | Beatrice Larkin | 1 Episode, The Hunter | |
| 2004 | Puppets Who Kill | Woman #1 | 1 Episode, Prostitutes for Jesus |
| Murdoch Mysteries | Mrs. Wicken | 1 Episode, Poor Tom is Cold | |
| ReGenesis | Francis | 2 Episodes | |
| 2007 | True Crimes: The First 72 Hours | Dorothy Ortiz | 1 Episode, Bull's Eye |
| 'Til Death Do Us Part | Mrs. Tyler | 1 Episode, The In-Law Murders | |
| 2010 | Pure Pwnage | Beverly | 1 Episode, Jobs |
| Happy Town | Dot Meadows | 5 Episodes | |
| Lost Girl | Halima | 1 Episode, Food for Thought | |
| 2011 | XIII: The Series | Maureen Dirkin | 1 Episode, The Irish Version |
| Michael: Tuesdays & Thursdays | Mrs. Bronfman | 4 Episodes | |
| 2012 | Warehouse 13 | Dr. Nina Golden | 1 Episode, There's Always a Downside |
| The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! | Voice | 1 Episode, Manatees and Mermaids/The Last Chocolate | |
| 2013 | Call Me Fitz | Judge Joyce | 1 Episode, Alice Doesn't Live Here, Anymore |
| 2014 | Remedy | Helga Knorpf | 1 Episode, The Little Things |
| Murdoch Mysteries | Mrs. Dewar | 1 Episode, The Murdoch Appreciation Society | |
| 2015 | Odd Squad | Mrs. Mac | 1 Episode, Dance Like Nobody's Watching/Recipe for Disaster |
| 2017-2018 | Dot. | Nana | 2 Episodes |
| 2020 | The Boys | Lois | Episode: We Gotta Go Now |
| 2022 | Workin' Moms | Beverly Berner | Episode: The Scary Thing |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Every Person Is Guilty | ||
| 1982 | The Taming of the Shrew | Bianca | |
| 1988 | Hitting Home | Karen Hughes | |
| 1997 | ...First Do No Harm | Clinic Receptionist | |
| 1999 | A Touch of Hope | Nurse Beatrice | |
| 2000 | Harlan County War | Mrs. Yarborough | |
| 2001 | Jewel | Nancy Tindle | |
| 2003 | Do or Die | Blanche, Henry's Girl | |
| Bugs | Medical Examiner | ||
| Shattered City: The Halifax Explosion | Millicent Collins | ||
| 2005 | An American Girl Adventure | Lady Templeton | |
| 2006 | Between Truth and Lies | Ruth Muhike | |
| Santa Baby | Mrs. Claus | ||
| 2007 | She Drives Me Crazy | Mabel | |
| 2008 | Anne of Green Gables: A New Beginning | Mrs. Bridgewater | |
| 2009 | Santa Baby 2: Christmas Maybe | Mrs. Claus | |
| 2010 | When Love Is Not Enough: The Lois Wilson Story | Annie Smith | |
| 2013 | Fir Crazy | Betty | |
In 1980 Griffin earned an Outstanding Performance by an Actress (Non-Feature) Genie Award nomination for her role in Every Person is Guilty.
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