Lauren Hammersley
Lauren Hammersley is a Canadian actress known for playing teacher Lisa Mason, the CBC Television sitcom Mr. D. and Charmaine in Virgin River on Netflix.[1]
Early life
Hammersley was born in Campbell River, British Columbia[2]
She was raised in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada.
Career
Hammersley 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 [3] where she played Lisa Mason: a competent and responsible former teacher and principal, known for her traditional teaching style. She has a Masters in Education and a PhD in Medieval literature. In the seventh season, she is the school guidance counselor.
In 2016 she played an alcoholic but functional lawyer in Orphan Black.[4]
In 2019 Hammersley started acting in Virgin River as Charmaine Roberts, who was romantically involved with Jack (Martin Henderson) and became pregnant with his children.[5]
In 2023 it was announced she will act in the mini-series Sullivan's crossing alongside actress Morgan Kohan, Chad Michael Murray and Scott Patterson.[6]
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
2006 | Bloody Mary | Mary | |
2009 | Child Wild | Carmella Apples | Video |
2013 | Stag | Sarah |
Television
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– | Virgin River | Charmaine Roberts | Main role |
2023 | Sullivan's Crossing | Connie Boyle |
References
- Ngimbi, Emmanuella (2022-08-31). "Virgin River's Charmaine supported by co-stars on 'imposter syndrome'". Express.co.uk. Retrieved 2023-03-05.
- "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.