Lauren Hammersley (born January 8, 1981)[citation needed] is a Canadian actress. She is best known for her roles as Lisa Mason on the CBC Television sitcom Mr. D[1] and Charmaine on the Netflix romantic drama Virgin River.[2]
Early life
editHammersley was born in Campbell River, British Columbia[3] in 1981.
She was raised in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada.
Career
editHammersley started acting at age 12 in an ad for Fantastic Sand Surprises. In addition to acting, she worked as a photographer until working full time as an actor on Mr. D. in 2012 [4] where she played Lisa Mason: who over the eight seasons, moves from a competent and responsible teacher, to principal, to step mother and PTA member with a vengeance, to guidance counselor.
In 2016 she played an alcoholic but functional lawyer in Orphan Black.[5]
Hammersley later starred in Virgin River (2019–present) as Charmaine Roberts, who was romantically involved with Jack (Martin Henderson) and became pregnant with his children, jack isn’t the father, it’s actually Calvin the drug dealer.[6]
In 2023 she acted in Sullivan's Crossing alongside Morgan Kohan, Chad Michael Murray and Scott Patterson.[7]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Bloody Mary | Mary | |
| 2009 | Child Wild | Carmella Apples | Video |
| 2013 | Stag | Sarah | |
| 2023 | Christmas Island | Maggie Highes | Hallmark |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | John Doe | Officer Fitzmaurice | Episode: "Idaho" |
| 2011 | Single White Spenny | Brooke | Episode: "Open Relationship" |
| 2012–2018 | Mr. D | Lisa Mason | Main role |
| 2013 | Saving Hope | Ariel | Episode: "Defense" |
| 2016–17 | Orphan Black | Adele | Recurring role (seasons 4–5) |
| 2019–2023 | Virgin River | Charmaine Roberts | Main role (seasons 1–4); recurring (season 5) |
| 2023 | Sullivan's Crossing | Connie Boyle |
References
edit- ^ "Interview With Mr D'S Lauren Hammersley". Abbas Karimjee's Weblog. 2013-04-01. Retrieved 2023-12-22.
- ^ P, Priyanka (2023-11-22). "Who is Virgin River Star Lauren Hammersley? Lauren Hammersley Age, and Career - News". Fresherslive. Retrieved 2023-12-22.
- ^ "Lauren Hammersley – at Home Here in Nova Scotia « Sea and be Scene". Archived from the original on 2013-02-02. Retrieved 2012-08-01.
- ^ Villery, Michelle (7 August 2015). "Exclusive Interview with Mr. D's Lauren Hammersley". Retrieved 2021-01-01.
- ^ She is a functional trainwreck. BBC America. Event occurs at 1:55. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
- ^ Pollock, Brooke (2023-01-12). "Virgin River's Charmaine star shares 'hardest' part of role". Express.co.uk. Retrieved 2023-03-05.
- ^ "New CTV Original Drama SULLIVAN'S CROSSING Premieres March 19 - Bell Media". New CTV Original Drama SULLIVAN’S CROSSING Premieres March 19 - Bell Media. Retrieved 2023-03-05.
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