Roberta Weiss
Biography
Roberta Jane Weiss was born on 15 November 1961 in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada. She is a Canadian actress who has also worked under the name Roberta Bizeau. Weiss’s screen credits include the 1983 film The Dead Zone, the 1984 television series The New Mike Hammer, and the 1985 movie Martin’s Day. On television she played Flame Beaufort in the NBC soap opera Santa Barbara. Public records indicate she was previously married to actor Roscoe Born. Her career includes both film and television work, with notable activity during the 1980s.
Career overview
Roberta Jane Weiss was born on 15 November 1961 in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada. She is a Canadian actress who has also worked under the name Roberta Bizeau. Weiss’s early screen work includes appearances in the 1983 film The Dead Zone, the 1984 television series The New Mike Hammer, and the 1985 movie Martin’s Day. These projects established her presence in both film and television during the mid‑1980s.
In addition to her film roles, Weiss is known for her work on the NBC daytime drama Santa Barbara, where she portrayed the character Flame Beaufort. Her career encompasses at least seventeen credited performances, reflecting a range of roles across genres and formats. Throughout her professional life, Weiss has been recognized primarily for her contributions as an actress.
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17 titles- Tales from the Darkside (1990) as Gail Aynsley
- Frame Up Blues (1990) as Camille De Vito
- How to Make Love to a Negro Without Getting Tired (1989) as Miz Littérature
- Man Eaters (1988) as Elizabeth
- Shades of Love: Tangerine Taxi (1988) as Evan Moore
- Abducted (1986) as Renee
- High Stakes (1986) as Terry Carson
- The Comedy Factory (1985) as Alixe
- Perry Mason Returns (1985) as Laura Gordon
- Tales from the Darkside (1984) as Gail Aynsley
- Charles in Charge (1984) as Miss Spelling
- Santa Barbara (1984) as Flame Beaufort
- The Hitchhiker (1983) as Roseanne Lucas
- The Dead Zone (1983) as Alma Frechette
- The Terry Fox Story (1983) as Jeannie (uncredited)
- Cross Country (1983) as Alma
- Autumn Born (1979) as Melissa
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Roberta Weiss best known for?
Roberta Weiss is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Tales from the Darkside (1984), Charles in Charge (1984), Santa Barbara (1984), The Hitchhiker (1983).
When and where was Roberta Weiss born?
Roberta Weiss was born on November 15, 1961 in Medicine Hat, Canada.
How many credits does Roberta Weiss have?
Roberta Weiss has accumulated over 17 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1979 to 1990.
What is Roberta Weiss's background in cinema and television?
Roberta Jane Weiss was born on 15 November 1961 in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada. She is a Canadian actress who has also worked under the name Roberta Bizeau. Weiss’s screen credits include the 1983 film The Dead Zone, the 1984 television series The New Mike Hammer, and the 1985 movie Martin’s Day. On television she pl...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Tales from the Darkside (1984) as Gail Aynsley — aged about 22
- The Dead Zone (1983) as Alma Frechette — aged about 21
- The Hitchhiker (1983) as Roseanne Lucas — aged about 21
- Charles in Charge (1984) as Miss Spelling — aged about 22
- Cross Country (1983) as Alma — aged about 21
- Santa Barbara (1984) as Flame Beaufort — aged about 22
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