Elizabeth Saunders
Elizabeth Saunders | |
|---|---|
 Saunders in 2024 | |
| Born | Elizabeth Brown |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1986–present |
| Spouse | Cliff Saunders (m. 1994) |
| Children | 2 |
Elizabeth Saunders (née Brown) is a British-born Canadian actress. She is best known for playing Donna in the American television series From (2022–present).[1][2]
Career
[edit]Early in her career, she provided the voice of Mrs. Turtle in the Canadian animated series Franklin (1997–2004). She is credited for over 80 on-screen and voice acting roles, including The Shrouds (2024), The Boondock Saints (1999), Slings & Arrows (2005), It (2017), Alias Grace (2017), When Hope Calls (2019) and Clarice (2021).[3][4] She is also the voice of Mailperson Mary on Henry's World. On stage, she worked for several seasons at the Shaw Festival where she appeared in This Happy Breed, Counsellor-At-Law, Too True To Be Good, among other productions.
Awards and recognition
[edit]She received a Saturn Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Donna in From at the 52nd annual Saturn awards[5] and Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Program or Series at the 8th Canadian Screen Awards in 2020 for her performance in Mary Kills People,[6] and won an ACTRA Award in 2024 for her performance in the short film SmokeBreak.[7]
Personal life
[edit]Saunders married actor Cliff Saunders on September 19, 1994. The couple have two daughters, Bridget and Alberta.[8]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | The Boondock Saints | Reporter |
| 2017 | It | Mrs. Starret |
| 2019 | Disappearance at Clifton Hill | Beverly Mole |
| 2020 | Girl | Mama |
| 2021 | All My Puny Sorrows | Marta |
| 2022 | Door Mouse | The Dame |
| 2024 | The Shrouds | Gray Foner |
| 2024 | 40 Acres | Augusta Taylor |
Television
[edit]| Year(s) | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997–2004 | Franklin | Mrs. Turtle | Voice role |
| 2005 | Slings & Arrows | Alana | |
| 2013 | Orphan Black | Dr. Anita Bower | Recurring role |
| 2017 | Alias Grace | Mrs. Humphrey | Miniseries |
| 2019 | When Hope Calls | Helen Bouchard | Recurring role |
| 2019 | Mary Kills People | Frances Thorp | |
| 2021 | Clarice | Bea Love | Recurring role |
| 2022–present | From | Donna Raines | Main role |
References
[edit]- ↑ Petski, Denise (14 September 2021). "From: Corteon Moore, David Alpay, Elizabeth Saunders, Elizabeth Moy Join Epix Horror Series". Deadline. Retrieved 22 June 2023.
- ↑ "Nominee Interview Series: Elizabeth Saunders". My Entertainment World. 18 February 2019. Retrieved 22 June 2023.
- ↑ "FROM: Donna's Boisterousness Frightened Elizabeth Saunders". Looper. 10 May 2023. Retrieved 22 June 2023.
- ↑ "Link: Elizabeth Saunders on her Mary Kills People role and joining the cast | TV, eh?". www.tv-eh.com. 26 May 2019. Retrieved 22 June 2023.
- ↑ Hipes, Patrick (5 December 2024). "'Dune: Part Two', 'Fallout' Lead Saturn Awards Nominations". Deadline. Retrieved 3 June 2026.
- ↑ Townsend, Kelly. "CSAs '20: Schitt's Creek breaks awards record with 26 noms". Retrieved 3 June 2026.
- ↑ Thiessen, Connie (23 April 2024). "'Sort Of' takes Members' Choice Series Ensemble honour at ACTRA Toronto awards". Broadcast Dialogue. Retrieved 3 June 2026.
- ↑ "Elizabeth Saunders — Biography". www.imdb.com. Retrieved 24 May 2026.