Laura Maureen Bertram (born 5 September 1978[1]) is a Canadian actress best known for her roles as Amanda Zimm in Ready or Not and Trance Gemini in Andromeda.
Laura Bertram | |
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 Bertram, June 2007 | |
| Born | Laura Maureen Bertram 5 September 1978 |
| Alma mater | University of Guelph |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, teacher |
| Years active | 1992–present |
| Known for | Ready or Not Andromeda |
| Children | 2 |
Life and career
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Bertram was born in Toronto, Ontario,[1] and lives in Vancouver, British Columbia. She earned her degree in history from the University of Guelph.[2][3] She has two younger sisters named Heather (born 1981) and Jennifer (born 1984), who are former actresses.[4] In 1997, Bertram was a ceramics instructor at Kilcoo Camp. She also used to sing in the Canadian Children's Opera Chorus.[5]
Her credits include the TV series Ready or Not,[6][7] Are You Afraid of the Dark?, Seasons of Love,[8] Andromeda as Trance Gemini,[8][9] Supernatural, and the movies Night of the Twisters, and Dear America: So Far From Home. She appeared in Season 2 of Robson Arms.[3]
Bertram was a high school teacher; in addition, she also taught young actors at Biz Studio in Vancouver.[10]
Bertram is married with two children.[citation needed]
Awards
editBertram has won two Gemini Awards for "Best Performance in a Children's or Youth Program or Series" for Ready or Not in 1995 and for "Best Performance in a Children's or Youth Program or Series" for Ready or Not in 1998.[11]
She has also been nominated for two Gemini Awards for "Best Performance in a Children's or Youth Program or Series" for Ready or Not in 1996 and for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Program or Mini-Series for Platinum in 1998.
Filmography
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edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Elimination Dance | Short | |
| 2004 | 1974 | Girl | Short |
| 2005 | A Nice Cup of Tea | Short | |
| 2006 | Fracture | Holly | Video short |
| 2008 | Control Alt Delete | Sarah | [12] |
| 2008 | Toxic Skies | Anna | |
| 2010 | Gunless | Alice | |
| 2010 | Punkin | Laura Lippy | Short |
| 2011 | 50/50 | Claire | |
| 2011 | Traveling at the Speed of Life | Josee | |
| 2012 | Random Acts of Romance | Holly | [13] |
| 2017 | Mystic: A Murder Mystery | The Narrator |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992–1995 | Are You Afraid of the Dark? | Amanda Cameron / Laurel | Episodes: "The Tale of the Lonely Ghost", "The Tale of the Mystical Mirror" |
| 1993 | Family Pictures | Nina (12-15) | TV miniseries |
| 1993 | Kung Fu: The Legend Continues | Young Valerie | Episode: "Reunion" |
| 1993 | Street Legal | Karen Brandis | Episode: "What's Love Got to Do With It?" |
| 1993–1997 | Ready or Not | Amanda Zimm | Lead role[14][15] |
| 1994 | Road to Avonlea | Adeline Hodgson | Episode: "Someone to Believe In" |
| 1996 | The Boys Next Door | Cashier | TV film |
| 1996 | Night of the Twisters | Stacey Jones | TV film |
| 1996 | Sins of Silence | Carrie | TV film |
| 1997 | Wind at My Back | Suzanne Nelson | Episode: "Back in My Arms Again" |
| 1997 | Fast Track | Laurie | Episode: "The Race Fan" |
| 1997 | Platinum | Jessica Webb | TV film |
| 1997 | Deepwater Black | Aurora | Episode: "Aurora" |
| 1998 | Twitch City | Babe | Episode: "My Pet, My Hero" |
| 1999 | Dear America: So Far from Home | Mary Driscoll | TV film |
| 1999 | Seasons of Love | Judith Brewster | Episodes: "1.1", "1.2" |
| 2000–2005 | Andromeda | Trance Gemini | Main role |
| 2001 | Soul Food | Melissa Greene | Episode: "Life Lessons" |
| 2006 | Murder on Pleasant Drive | Janice II | TV film |
| 2006 | Veiled Truth | Kimberly | TV film |
| 2007 | Robson Arms | Chris Colton | Main role (season 2) |
| 2008 | Bridal Fever | Tina | TV film |
| 2010 | Supernatural | Corey's Roommate | Episode: "You Can't Handle the Truth" |
| 2010 | The Good Witch's Gift | Betty | TV film |
| 2010 | The Cult | Dina | TV film |
| 2011 | Once Upon a Time | Donna | Episode: "That Still Small Voice" |
| 2014 | Arctic Air | Megan | Episode: "On the Edge" |
| 2014–2015 | When Calls the Heart | Mary Dunbar | Recurring role (seasons 1–2) |
| 2016 | A Wish for Christmas | Nicole | TV film |
| 2017 | Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Home Again | Peggy | TV film |
| 2018 | Winter's Dream | Lindsay | TV film |
| 2019 | Unspeakable | Kelly Girard | TV miniseries |
| 2019 | Are You Afraid of the Dark? | Story Mother | Episode: "Submitted for Approval" |
| 2020 | Christmas Tree in Colorado | Phoebe | TV film |
| 2021 | Family Law | Karen | Episode: "Parenthood" |
| 2023 | Blessings of Christmas | Janet | TV film |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Production | Result | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Gemini Award | Best Performance in a Children's or Youth Program or Series | Ready or Not (for episode #2.13: "Am I Perverted or What?") | Won | [11] |
| 1996 | Gemini Award | Best Performance in a Children's or Youth Program or Series | Ready or Not (for episode #3.7: "Crater Face") | Nominated | [16] |
| 1998 | Gemini Award | Best Performance in a Children's or Youth Program or Series | Ready or Not (for episode #5.9: "Graduation") | Won | [17][18] |
| 1998 | Gemini Award | Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Program or Miniseries | Platinum | Nominated | [19][20] |
| 2003 | Leo Award | Dramatic Series: Best Supporting Performance – Female | Andromeda (for episode #3.12: "The Dark Backward") | Nominated | [21] |
References
edit- ^ a b Laura Bertram's bio at www.northernstars.ca/
- ^ Rebecca Kendall (13 September 2006). "A Good Move". University of Guelph. Archived from the original on 11 November 2007. Retrieved 11 August 2007.
- ^ a b "U of G grad hits small screen; Laura Bertram debuts tomorrow in Robson Arms" by Laura Thompson, Waterloo Region Record (2 Mar 2007) [final edition] Retrieved from ProQuest 267216603
- ^ "Bertram was no shoe-in for cinderella role" by Rita Zekas, Toronto Star (22 Dec 1999) [1 edition]. Retrieved from ProQuest 438040729
- ^ "Laura Bertram (2)". TVSA. Retrieved 5 February 2020.
- ^ Conroy, Ed (16 January 2016). "Teen angst, as seen on Toronto TV". Toronto Star. Retrieved 6 March 2023.
- ^ Herrmann, Brenda (13 April 1993). "If You're not 'Ready,' Change the Channel". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 6 March 2023.
- ^ a b "Laura bertram leaves U of G soon to act in a new sci-fi series ; star on campus" by Kathleen Elliott, Daily Mercury (31 Mar 2000) Retrieved from ProQuest 355462625
- ^ "Purple pros and cons" by Allan Johnson at www.chicagotribune.com
- ^ "About Biz Studio". Biz Studio. Archived from the original on 22 May 2018.
- ^ a b "Nights 2 and 3 Geminis winners". Playback. 13 March 1995. Retrieved 8 March 2020.
- ^ "TIFF 2008: Control Alt Delete in Maximum’s hands" by Denis Seguin at playbackonline.ca
- ^ "Katrin Bowen shooting second feature in Vancouver" by Etan Vlessing at playbackonline.ca
- ^ "SHOWS FOR YOUNGSTERS AND THEIR PARENTS TOO : ‘Ready or Not,’ here come the teen years and tough troubles" by N.F. Mendoza at www.latimes.com
- ^ Ready or Not review by Dominic Griffin at variety.com
- ^ "Special Report: Gemini Nominees: Who’s nominated" at playbackonline.ca
- ^ "Special Report on the Geminis: And the nominees are…" at playbackonline.ca
- ^ "Gemini Awards/Prix Gemeaux: Retro winners gauge impact" by Pam Swedko at playbackonline.ca
- ^ "Gemini Awards/Prix Gemeaux: The Gemini nominees" at playbackonline.ca
- ^ "Gemini likes Yo-Yo Ma/Bach combo" by Brendan Kelly at variety.com
- ^ Past Nominees & Winners 2003 at www.leoawards.com
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