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

  1. Ngimbi, Emmanuella (2022-08-31). "Virgin River's Charmaine supported by co-stars on 'imposter syndrome'". Express.co.uk. Retrieved 2023-03-05.
  2. "Lauren Hammersley – at Home Here in Nova Scotia « Sea and be Scene". Archived from the original on 2013-02-02. Retrieved 2012-08-01.
  3. Villery, Michelle (7 August 2015). "Exclusive Interview with Mr. D's Lauren Hammersley". Retrieved 2021-01-01.
  4. She is a functional trainwreck. BBC America. Event occurs at 1:55. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
  5. Pollock, Brooke (2023-01-12). "Virgin River's Charmaine star shares 'hardest' part of role". Express.co.uk. Retrieved 2023-03-05.
  6. "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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