Christine Willes
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- September 15, 1955 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Active Years
- 1987–2026 (40 Years)
- Total Credits
- 78 credits in database
Biography
Christine Willes is a Canadian television, theatre, and film actress born on September 15, 1955, in Vancouver, British Columbia. She began her career on stage in Vancouver in 1982 and transitioned into film and television during the 1990s. Willes is recognized for her work as a character actor across various genres. Her notable television roles include Delores Herbig on the Showtime series Dead Like Me and the recurring role of Gladys, a DMV demon, on the CW series Reaper. She also appeared as Granny Goodness on the CW series Smallville and played the recurring role of government counselor Agent Karen E. Kosseff on The X-Files. In 2008, she received a Leo Award nomination for her performance in Reaper.
Career overview
Christine Willes is a Canadian television, theatre, and film actress born in Vancouver, British Columbia. She began her professional career on stage in Vancouver in 1982 and transitioned into film and television work during the 1990s. Throughout her career, she has established herself as a character actor across a wide variety of genres, earning recognition for several recurring television roles.
Willes is perhaps best known for her portrayal of Delores Herbig on the Showtime comedy-drama Dead Like Me and for her role as Gladys, a demon from Hell who works at the DMV, on the CW supernatural drama Reaper. Her work on Reaper earned her a Leo Award nomination in 2008. Additionally, she appeared as the character Granny Goodness on the CW series Smallville and played the recurring role of Agent Karen E. Kosseff, a government counselor, on The X-Files. Her stage work has also been recognized with two Jessie awards and four nominations. With 76 known acting credits, she maintains a consistent presence in the industry.
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Full Filmography
78 titles- Hunting Matthew Nichols (2026) as Pam Hamilton
- Goosebumps (2023) as Madame Zelda
- Guiding Emily (2023) as Martha
- The Wedding Veil (2022) as Hilda
- Superman & Lois (2021) as Governor Kerry Wexler
- Firefly Lane (2021) as Edna
- Family Law (2021) as Carole Creedy
- Turner & Hooch (2021) as Senator Helen Pine
- Das Kindermädchen - Mission Kanada (2021) as Anne Bishop
- Upload (2020) as Janet Boxner
- A Beautiful Place to Die: A Martha's Vineyard Mystery (2020) as Judy
- The Professor (2019) as Widow #1
- The Last Bridesmaid (2019) as Grandma Raye
- Colours (2019) as Nurse
- Little Pink House (2018) as Sandy Beachy
- Christmas Pen Pals (2018) as Martha
- The Good Doctor (2017) as Vicki Spain
- Gourmet Detective: Eat, Drink and Be Buried (2017) as Doris
- DC's Legends of Tomorrow (2016) as Eleanor Roosevelt
- Summer Love (2016) as Eleanor
- Death Al Dente: A Gourmet Detective Mystery (2016) as Doris
- Fifty Shades of Grey (2015) as WSU Grad Speaker / Reader
- The Returned (2015) as Loretta Russo
- Gourmet Detective: A Healthy Place to Die (2015) as Doris
- I Do, I Do, I Do (2015) as Margaret Lorenzo
- Gourmet Detective (2015) as Doris
- The 100 (2014) as Vera Kane
- Signed, Sealed, Delivered (2014) as Vivian Lasseter
- The Christmas Secret (2014) as Gloria
- If I Stay (2014) as Nurse Davis
- Zapped (2014) as Principal Mumford
- Til Death Do Us Part (2014) as Liz
- Kid Cannabis (2014) as Female Border Guard
- Two 4 One (2014) as Dr. Sharp
- Feed the Gods (2014) as Baba
- Mountain Men (2014) as Marion Pollard
- Horns (2013) as Receptionist
- Lawrence & Holloman (2013) as Holloman's Mother
- Emily Owens, M.D. (2012) as E.R. Nurse
- The 12 Disasters of Christmas (2012) as Miriam
- Sucker Punch (2011) as Reception Nurse / Designer
- Red Riding Hood (2011) as Madame Lazar
- Possessing Piper Rose (2011) as Ruth
- To the Mat (2011) as Cecile Closum
- The Good Wife (2009) as Lanie
- Dead Like Me: Life After Death (2009) as Delores Herbig
- Sorority Wars (2009) as Mary Lee Snow
- Nightmare at the End of the Hall (2008) as Robin
- Reaper (2007) as Gladys - DMV Demon
- Flash Gordon (2007) as Edie Atkins
- Trick 'r Treat (2007) as Mrs. Henderson
- Snowglobe (2007) as Joy
- Write & Wrong (2007) as Marty's Assistant
- Psych (2006) as Ms. Foote
- The Wicker Man (2006) as Sister Violet
- To Have and to Hold (2006) as McNary
- Supernatural (2005) as Jenna's Grandmother
- Jiminy Glick in Lalawood (2005) as Arlene Sheehy
- FBI: Negotiator (2005) as Mrs. Branch
- The Book of Ruth (2004) as DeeDee
- Dead Like Me (2003) as Delores Herbig
- Smallville (2001) as Granny Goodness
- Dark Angel (2000) as Church Lady
- Sole Survivor (2000) as Mercy Ealing
- Hope Island (1999) as Mrs. Salvo
- I'll Be Home for Christmas (1998) as Race Official
- Outrage (1998) as Judge
- Dad's Week Off (1997) as Alice
- Big Bully (1996) as Teacher - 1970
- For Hope (1996) as Nurse Stark
- The Outer Limits (1995) as Nurse Yvette
- Serving in Silence - The Margarethe Cammermeyer Story (1995) as Col. Angela Webber
- The X-Files (1993) as Agent Karen E. Kosseff
- The X-Files (1993) as Karen Kosseff
- The X-Files (1993) as Sister Mary
- Shame (1992) as Claire
- Child of Rage (1992) as Teacher (uncredited)
- 21 Jump Street (1987) as Nurse
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Christine Willes best known for?
Christine Willes is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Goosebumps (2023), Superman & Lois (2021), Firefly Lane (2021), Family Law (2021).
When and where was Christine Willes born?
Christine Willes was born on September 15, 1955 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
How many credits does Christine Willes have?
Christine Willes has accumulated over 78 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1987 to 2026.
What is Christine Willes's background in cinema and television?
Christine Willes is a Canadian television, theatre, and film actress born on September 15, 1955, in Vancouver, British Columbia. She began her career on stage in Vancouver in 1982 and transitioned into film and television during the 1990s. Willes is recognized for her work as a character actor across various genres. He...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Hope Island (1999) as Mrs. Salvo — aged about 43
- The Good Doctor (2017) as Vicki Spain — aged about 61
- The X-Files (1993) as Agent Karen E. Kosseff — aged about 37
- The X-Files (1993) as Karen Kosseff — aged about 37
- The X-Files (1993) as Sister Mary — aged about 37
- Supernatural (2005) as Jenna's Grandmother — aged about 49
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