Genelle Williams

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Genelle Williams
Born (1984-02-18) February 18, 1984 (age 39)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Nationality Canadian
OccupationActress
Years active2003–present

Genelle Williams (born February 18, 1984) is a Canadian actress who is best known for her roles as Kim Carlisle in Radio Free Roscoe , as DJ in The Latest Buzz , and as the innkeeper Leena in Warehouse 13 .

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Career

Acting in high school led to the beginning of Williams's professional career when a teacher saw her perform in a musical and recommended an agent to Williams. [1]

Williams's first notable role was on the Family's Radio Free Roscoe, which aired between 2002 and 2004. [2] In 2003, she played Kim Carlisle, a DJ for "Cougar Radio", and love interest of Robert McGrath. Over three years, she also played multiple roles on the popular CTV series Degrassi: The Next Generation . [1]

After taking a break in her career, she appeared in the Family’s new show, The Latest Buzz , as Diane Jeffreys (abbreviated "DJ"), the editor and supervisor of the young writers of Teen Buzz. [1] She then portrayed Leena on the Syfy series Warehouse 13 from the series's start in July 2009 until the midpoint of season four in October 2012. [3] In 2014, Williams appeared in Lifetime's The Lottery . [4] Williams has recurring roles on Remedy and Bitten . [5]

Williams' film work includes It's a Boy Girl Thing , [1] The Incredible Hulk , [1] and Orphan . [3]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2004 My Baby's Daddy Receptionist (uncredited)
2005 The Lazarus Child Young Lizzie
It's a Boy Girl Thing Tiffany
2008 The Incredible Hulk Terrified Girl
Mookie's LawDahliaShort film
Saving God Ashley Ellis
2009 Orphan Sister Judith
2010Running BoySabineShort film
2018 The Holiday Calendar Sarah Sutton
Christmas CatchSpecial Agent Robertson
2019 American Hangman Barbara
2021 Spiral: From the Book of Saw Lisa Banks
2022 Delia's Gone Delia

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2002 Degrassi: The Next Generation
2003 Eloise at the Plaza Debutante RuthTV movie
Wild Card Sorority PledgeEpisode: "Hell Week"
2003–2005 Radio Free Roscoe Kim Carlisle15 episodes
2004 This Is Wonderland Kiana LewisEpisode: "1.11"
2005More Sex & the Single MomMeganTV movie
Sue Thomas: F.B. Eye Candy McNeilEpisode: "Secret Agent Man"
Kevin Hill AlyssaEpisode: "The Monroe Doctrine"
Degrassi: The Next Generation MiaEpisode: "Weddings, Parties, Anything"
2006 Doomstown MonicaTV movie
Banshee Brenna
2007 Degrassi: The Next Generation Carla CarlisleEpisode: "Free Fallin': Part 1"
Episode: "Free Fallin': Part 2"
Lovebites Marissa3 episodes
The Note MandiTV movie
2007–2010 The Latest Buzz DJ51 episodes
2008The TowerSonia TaylorTV movie
2008–2009 The Line Michelle8 episodes
2009 Taking a Chance on Love MandiTV movie
2009 Flashpoint TaraleighEpisode: "Aisle 13"
2009–2013 Warehouse 13 LeenaMain role
2011 The Listener MagdaEpisode: "To Die For"
2012 Warehouse 13: Of Monsters and Men LeenaWeb series
Lost Girl HessaEpisode: "Table for Fae"
2013 Republic of Doyle Colleen SimmsEpisode: "Multitasking"
2014 The Lottery Kyle's friendEpisodes: "Rules of the Game" & "Greater Good"
An En Vogue ChristmasKendallTV Movie
2014–2015 Remedy Zoe Rivera
2014–2016 Bitten Rachel
2018Prescription for DangerSkyler ParsonsTV movie
The Expanse Tilly Fagan
2021– Family Law Lucy SvenssonMain role

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