Merritt Patterson

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Merritt Patterson
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Patterson attending the TCA Press Tour in 2015.
Born
OccupationActress
Years active2006–present
SpouseJR Ringer (m. 2022)
AwardsCanadian Herbal Essence Teen Model Search (2006)
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Merritt Patterson in 2021

Merritt Patterson is a Canadian actress. She had her breakout role in 2013 on the ABC Family Pretty Little Liars spin-off series Ravenswood then went on to play Ophelia Pryce in the E! television series The Royals (2014-2015). Merritt has starred in a number of holiday films for Hallmark Channel and Great American Family. In 2021, Patterson was cast opposite Dave Franco, Daryl Hannah, and Bill Murray in Quibi's miniseries The Now.

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Career

Early in her career, Patterson played several recurring roles including her first credit as a recurring guest star on ABC Family series Kyle XY . [1] She then went on to star opposite Debby Ryan in Disney Channel's Radio Rebel . [2] In 2013, Merritt starred as Olivia Matheson in the ABC Family series, Ravenswood . [3]

In 2015, she portrayed Ophelia Pryce, on The Royals , [4] [5] [6] the first scripted show for E!, opposite Elizabeth Hurley.

In 2016, Patterson was cast in the second season of the Crackle television drama The Art of More , playing Olivia Brukner, the daughter of Dennis Quaid's character. [7]

From 2017 to 2021, Patterson starred in 11 Hallmark Channel and Great American Family movies. [8] In 2018, she starred as Cynthia Applewhite in Universal Pictures feature film Unbroken: Path to Redemption . [9] Merritt was nominated at the Movieguide Awards for Best Supporting Actress and won Best Supporting Actress at the Canadian International Faith & Family Film Festival. [10]

In 2021, Patterson was cast opposite Dave Franco, Daryl Hannah, and Bill Murray in Quibi's TV miniseries The Now.

In 2022, Patterson starred in Catering Christmas for Great American Family opposite Daniel Lissing. [11]

On September 17, 2022, Patterson and JR Ringer exchanged vows in Puglia, a southern region of Italy, at a private ceremony. [12]

In 2023, Patterson starred in One Perfect Match opposite Joshua Sasse and Twas the Text Before Christmas opposite Trevor Donovan, both for Great American Family.

Filmography

Film

List of acting performances in film
YearTitleRoleNotes
2009 The Hole Jessicaas Merrit Patterson
2010 Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief Pretty Girl #2
2012 Rufus Tracy
2014 Kid Cannabis Nicole Greffard
Wolves Angelina Timmins
PrimarySara Jasper
2018 Unbroken: Path to Redemption Cynthia Zamperini [13] [14]
2022HeatwaveEve Crane

Television

List of acting performances in television
YearTitleRoleNotes
2006 Kyle XY Ashleigh RedmondEpisodes: "Diving In", "Endgame"
2009 Supernatural CheerleaderEpisode: "After School Special"
2010 Life Unexpected NicoleEpisode: "Bong Intercepted"
2011The TroopMirandaEpisode: "This Bird You Cannot Change"
Iron Invader ClaireTelevision film (Syfy)
2012The Pregnancy ProjectMaddieTelevision film (Lifetime)
Radio Rebel Stacy DeBaneTelevision film (Disney Channel)
The SelectionAshley BrouilletteUnsold television pilot [15]
2013–2014 Ravenswood Olivia MathesonMain role [16]
2014-2015DamagedTaran HathawayTelevision film (Lifetime)
The Royals Ophelia PryceMain role (season 1)
2016 Motive Liz KerrEpisode: "Natural Selection"
The Art of More Olivia BruknerMain role (season 2)
2017Bad Date ChroniclesLeigh RynesTelevision film (PixL)
A Royal WinterMaggie MarksTelevision film (Hallmark)
The Christmas CottageLacey QuinnTelevision film (Hallmark) [17]
2018 Wedding March 4: Something Old, Something NewAbby RussoTelevision film (Hallmark) [18]
Christmas at the PalaceKatie HendricksTelevision film (Hallmark) [19]
2019Picture a Perfect ChristmasSophie GriffithsTelevision film (Hallmark) [20]
Forever in My HeartJennaTelevision film (Hallmark) [21]
2020Chateau ChristmasMargot HammondTelevision film (Hallmark)
2021Gingerbread MiracleMayaTelevision film (Hallmark)
Jingle Bell PrincessPrincess AmeliaTelevision film (GAC Family)
The NowAprilTelevision miniseries, 3 episodes
2022 Catering Christmas Molly FrostTelevision film (Great American Family) [22]
2023One Perfect MatchLucy MarksTelevision film (Great American Family)
Twas the Text Before ChristmasAddieTelevision film (Great American Family)

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