Alberta Watson
Biography
Faith Susan Alberta Watson, known professionally as Alberta Watson, was a Canadian film and television actress born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on March 6, 1955. She passed away on March 21, 2015, at the age of sixty. Known for her versatile roles and talent across diverse genres, Watson built a career with eighty-four known acting credits. Her film work included appearances in Hackers, The Sweet Hereafter, and Hedwig and the Angry Inch. In television, she appeared in popular series such as 24, La Femme Nikita, and The Outer Limits. Her performances in these various films and television shows earned her recognition and acclaim as a skilled and adaptable actress who left a lasting impact on the entertainment industry.
Career overview
Faith Susan Alberta Watson, known professionally as Alberta Watson, was a Canadian film and television actress born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on March 6, 1955. She passed away on March 21, 2015, at the age of sixty. Throughout her career, Watson was recognized for her versatile roles and talent across diverse genres, earning acclaim as a skilled and adaptable actress whose work left a lasting impact on the entertainment industry.
Her career included eighty-four known acting credits in various films and television shows. Among her film appearances were roles in Hackers, The Sweet Hereafter, and Hedwig and the Angry Inch. In television, Watson appeared in popular series such as 24, La Femme Nikita, and The Outer Limits. Her extensive filmography established her as a prominent actress in both mediums until her death in 2015.
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- A World War II Fairy Tale: The Making of Michael Mann's 'The Keep' (2025) as Self (archive footage)
- Nikita (2010) as Senator Madeline Pierce
- Helen (2009) as Dr. Sherman
- The Spine (2009) as Mary Rutherford
- The Border (2008) as Minister Suzanne Fleischer
- Growing Op (2008) as Marilla
- Heartland (2007) as Sarah Craven
- Away from Her (2007) as Dr. Fischer
- The Lookout (2007) as Barbara Pratt
- Angela's Eyes (2006) as Lydia Anderson
- At the Hotel (2006) as Camille
- A Lobster Tale (2006) as Martha Brewer
- Citizen Duane (2006) as Bonnie Balfour
- Million Dollar Murder (2005) as Ted's Lawyer
- Murder in the Hamptons (2005) as Ted's Lawyer
- Choice: The Henry Morgentaler Story (2005) as Chava Rosenfarb-Morgentaler
- The Prince & Me (2004) as Amy Morgan
- Show Me Yours (2004) as Toni Bane
- Some Things That Stay (2004) as Liz Anderson
- My Brother's Keeper (2004) as Helen Woods
- Irish Eyes (2004) as Anne Phelan
- Missing (2003) as Mrs. Mastriani
- The Risen (2003) as Amanda Knowles
- Penguins Behind Bars (2003) as Babs
- Puppets Who Kill (2002) as Judge
- The Wild Dogs (2002) as Natalie
- Guilt by Association (2002) as Angie
- Chasing Cain II: Face (2002) as Detective Denise McGoogan
- 24 (2001) as Erin Driscoll
- Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001) as Hansel's Mom
- Tart (2001) as Lily Storm
- Chasing Cain (2001) as Denise McGoogan
- The Art of Woo (2001) as Caterin
- After the Harvest (2001) as Amelia Gare
- Soul Food (2000) as Judge Olivia Delaney
- Desire (2000) as Simone
- Deeply (2000) as Fiona
- The Girl Next Door (1999) as Mary Bradley
- The Life Before This (1999) as Nita
- Seeds of Doubt (1998) as Jennifer Kingsley
- La Femme Nikita (1997) as Madeline
- La Femme Nikita (1997) as Madeline A.I.
- The Sweet Hereafter (1997) as Risa Walker
- The Newsroom (1996) as Susan
- Shoemaker (1996) as Anna
- Gotti (1996) as Victoria Gotti
- Sweet Angel Mine (1996) as Megan
- Giant Mine (1996) as Peggy Witte
- The Outer Limits (1995) as Lynda Tillman
- Hackers (1995) as Lauren Murphy
- A Child Is Missing (1995) as Agent Lynette Graham
- Spanking the Monkey (1994) as Susan Aibelli
- Jonathan Stone: Threat of Innocence (1994) as Deborah Walsh Bradford
- Matrix (1993) as Marie Sands
- Mood Indigo (1993) as Ellen Giancola
- Zebrahead (1992) as Phyliss
- The Hitman (1991) as Christine De Vera
- Law & Order (1990) as Angela Brandt
- Law & Order (1990) as Miss Hanley
- Grand (1990) as Andrea
- Destiny To Order (1990) as Thalia / Marla / Nicole
- Island Son (1989) as Nina Delaney
- Snake Treaty (1989)
- Shannon's Deal (1989) as Terry Lomax
- Street Legal (1987) as Mercedes Puentes
- Street Legal (1987) as Maria Lopez
- Buck James (1987) as Dr. Rebecca Meyer
- White of the Eye (1987) as Anne Mason
- Women of Valor (1986) as Lt. Helen Prescott
- Fortune Dane (1986) as Amy Steiner
- The Equalizer (1985) as Carla Holden
- The Equalizer (1985) as Taffy Gould
- Kane & Abel (1985) as Zofia Rosnovski
- Murder in Space (1985) as Dominica Mastrelli
- I Am a Hotel (1985) as Suzanne
- Best Revenge (1984) as Dinah
- The Hitchhiker (1983) as Jill Friedlander
- The Keep (1983) as Eva Cuza
- The Soldier (1982) as Susan Goodman
- Hill Street Blues (1981) as Prostitute
- Dirty Tricks (1981) as Tony
- Black Mirror (1981) as Tina
- Virus (1980) as Litha (uncredited)
- War Brides (1980) as Norma
- Stone Cold Dead (1979) as Olivia Page
- In Praise of Older Women (1978) as Mitzi
- Power Play (1978) as Donna
- King of Kensington (1975) as Mitzi