Rebecca Williams | |
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Born | Rebecca Jane Williams July 28, 1988 |
Nationality | Canadian |
Occupation | • Actress • corporate manager |
Years active | 2001–2011 |
Rebecca Jane Williams (born July 28, 1988) is a Canadian corporate manager and former actress. A native of Liverpool, England, she immigrated to Canada at age four, [1] attended Toronto's Malvern Collegiate Institute, and trained at Armstrong Acting Studios. [2] In 2011, Williams was nominated for a Gemini Award (Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Program or Mini-Series) for Reviving Ophelia. [3] Since 2013, she has been employed as an office manager for an energy service company in Calgary, Alberta. [4]
Year | Film/Series | Role | Notes |
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2001 | Blue Murder | Elanie Dewson | Episode: "Family Man" |
2006 | Life with Derek | Debbie | Episode: "Date with Derek" |
72 Hours: True Crime | Amanda Schneeberger | Episode: "Good Doctor" | |
2007 | Jump In! | Tammy Lewis | |
The Gathering | Tonee Marston | ||
2009 | Murdoch Mysteries | Miss Binscarth | Episode: "Shades of Grey" |
Being Erica | Sari | Episode: "Battle Royale" | |
Degrassi: The Next Generation | Larissa | Episode: "Beat It: Part 1 & 2" | |
2010 | Reviving Ophelia | Elizabeth Jones | |
The Night Before the Night Before Christmas | Hannah Fox | ||
2011 | Rookie Blue | Kate Novatski | Episode: "Butterflies" |
Something Red | Short Film |
Year | Award | Category | Title of work | Result |
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2011 | Gemini Award | Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Program or Mini-Series | Reviving Ophelia | Nominated |
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