Alberta Watson
Biography
Faith Susan Alberta Watson (March 6, 1955 - March 21, 2015), known professionally as Alberta Watson, was a Canadian film and television actress known for her versatile roles. She gained recognition for her performances in various films and TV shows, including roles in the films "Hackers," "The Sweet Hereafter," and "Hedwig and the Angry Inch." Watson also appeared in popular TV series such as "24," "La Femme Nikita," and "The Outer Limits." Her career showcased her talent across diverse genres, earning her acclaim as a skilled and adaptable actress. Watson's work left a lasting impact on the entertainment industry.
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Acting History
2025
A World War II Fairy Tale: The Making of Michael Mann's 'The Keep' as Herself (archive footage)
2010Nikita as Senator Madeline Pierce
2009Helen as Dr. Sherman
2009The Spine as Mary Rutherford
2008Growing Op as Marilla
2008The Border as Minister Suzanne Fleischer
2007Heartland as Sarah Craven
2007Away from Her as Dr. Fischer
2007The Lookout as Barbara Pratt
2006Citizen Duane as Bonnie Balfour
2006Angela's Eyes as Lydia Anderson
2006At the Hotel as Camille
2006A Lobster Tale as Martha Brewer
2005Murder in the Hamptons as Ted's Lawyer
2005Choice: The Henry Morgentaler Story as Chava Rosenfarb-Morgentaler
2004Some Things That Stay as Liz Anderson
2004My Brother's Keeper as Helen Woods
2004Irish Eyes as Anne Phelan
2004Show Me Yours as Toni Bane
2004The Prince & Me as Amy Morgan
2003The Risen as Amanda Knowles
2003Missing as Mrs. Mastriani
2003Penguins Behind Bars as Babs
2002Puppets Who Kill as Judge
2002The Wild Dogs as Natalie
2002Guilt by Association as Angie
2002Chasing Cain II: Face as Detective Denise McGoogan
200124 as Erin Driscoll
2001The Art of Woo as Caterin
2001Hedwig and the Angry Inch as Hansel's Mom
2001After the Harvest as Amelia Gare
2001Tart as Lily Storm
2001Chasing Cain as Denise McGoogan
2000Deeply as Fiona
2000Desire as Simone
2000Soul Food as Judge Olivia Delaney
1999The Life Before This as Nita
1999The Girl Next Door as Mary Bradley
1998Seeds Of Doubt as Jennifer Kingsley
1997The Sweet Hereafter as Risa Walker
1997La Femme Nikita as Madeline
1997La Femme Nikita as Madeline A.I.
1996Giant Mine as Peggy Witte
1996The Newsroom as Susan
1996Sweet Angel Mine as Megan
1996Shoemaker as Anna
1996Gotti as Victoria Gotti
1995A Child Is Missing as Agent Lynette Graham
1995Hackers as Lauren Murphy
1995The Outer Limits as Lynda Tillman
1994Jonathan Stone: Threat of Innocence as Deborah Walsh Bradford
1994Spanking the Monkey as Susan Aibelli
1993Matrix as Marie Sands
1993Mood Indigo as Ellen Giancola
1992Zebrahead as Phyliss
1991The Hitman as Christine De Vera
1990Law & Order as Angela Brandt
1990Law & Order as Miss Hanley
1990Destiny To Order as Thalia / Marla / Nicole
1990Grand as Andrea
1989Island Son as Nina Delaney
1989Shannon's Deal as Terry Lomax
1989Snake Treaty
1987Buck James as Dr. Rebecca Meyer
1987White of the Eye as Anne Mason
1987Street Legal as Mercedes Puentes
1987Street Legal as Maria Lopez
1986Women of Valor as Lt. Helen Prescott
1986Fortune Dane as Amy Steiner
1985Kane & Abel as Zofia Rosnovski
1985The Equalizer as Carla Holden
1985The Equalizer as Taffy Gould
1985Murder in Space as Dominica Mastrelli
1985I Am a Hotel as Suzanne
1984Best Revenge as Dinah
1983The Keep as Eva Cuza
1983The Hitchhiker as Jill Friedlander
1982The Soldier as Susan Goodman
1981Dirty Tricks as Tony
1981Hill Street Blues as Prostitute
1981Black Mirror as Tina
1980War Brides as Norma
1980Virus as Litha (uncredited)
1979Stone Cold Dead as Olivia Page
1978Power Play as Donna
1978In Praise of Older Women as Mitzi
1975King of Kensington as Mitzi