Catherine Fitch
Catherine Fitch is a Canadian actress.[1] She is most noted for her performance as Iris in the 1995 television film Butterbox Babies, for which she won the Gemini Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Television Film or Miniseries at the 10th Gemini Awards in 1996.[2]
Early life and education
Born in Balcarres, Saskatchewan, Fitch was raised in Balcarres and Red Deer, Alberta.[1] She was educated at the University of Calgary and the National Theatre School of Canada.[1]
Career
She has also received two Gemini Award nominations for Supporting or Guest Performance in a Drama Series for her role as Rosemary in This Is Wonderland, and a Canadian Screen Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for Living in Your Car.[3]
Her other roles have included the films South of Wawa,[4] Ordinary Magic, Borrowed Hearts, Bless the Child, Knockaround Guys, You Stupid Man, Away from Her, Picture Day and Cardinals, and the television series Street Legal,[1] Emily of New Moon, Slings & Arrows and Murdoch Mysteries, as well as roles on stage.[3]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | South of Wawa | Cheryl-Ann | |
| 1993 | Ordinary Magic | Doctor | |
| 1995 | Butterbox Babies | Iris | |
| 2000 | Bless the Child | Sister Helena | |
| 2001 | Knockaround Guys | Louise | |
| 2002 | You Stupid Man | Bartender | |
| 2005 | Niagara Motel | Sophie | |
| 2005 | The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio | Emma Hartzler | |
| 2006 | Away from Her | Receptionist | |
| 2007 | Saw IV | Additional voice | |
| 2012 | Picture Day | Vice-Principal | |
| 2013 | Compulsion | Crazed Fan | |
| 2017 | Cardinals | Wendy | |
| 2019 | The Kindness of Strangers | Donna |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Street Legal | Sarah Langley | 4 episodes |
| 1993 | Class of '96 | Miss Siegel | Episode: "Bright Smoke, Cold Fire" |
| 1993, 1996 | Road to Avonlea | Selena Dale | 3 episodes |
| 1994 | The Kids in the Hall | Brenda | Episode #4.19 |
| 1996 | Goosebumps | Coach | Episode: "Be Careful What You Wish For" |
| 1997 | The Arrow | Ruby Paloffski | Miniseries |
| 1997 | The Adventures of Dudley the Dragon | Sprite | Episode: "Dudley's Big Decision" |
| 1998 | Twitch City | Ellen | Episode: "People Who Fight Too Much" |
| 1998, 1999 | Emily of New Moon | Maud Dutton | 3 episodes |
| 1999 | Dear America: A Picture of Freedom | Miz Lilly | Television film |
| 1999 | The Famous Jett Jackson | Deputy Georgia | Episode: "Things that Fly" |
| 1999 | What Katy Did | Debbie | Television film |
| 2000 | Twice in a Lifetime | Nurse | Episode: "Whistle Blower" |
| 2001 | Ruby's Bucket of Blood | Miss Daigie | Television film |
| 2002 | Hell on Heels: The Battle of Mary Kay | Beverly | |
| 2003 | Profoundly Normal | Margaret | |
| 2003 | Blue Murder | Marion Gonchar | Episode: "Hard Times" |
| 2003 | 1-800-Missing | Sheri Adelman | Episode: "M.I.A." |
| 2003–2006 | Slings & Arrows | Maria | 17 episodes |
| 2004 | Puppets Who Kill | Emily Caring | Episode: "Buttons and the Geriatric" |
| 2004 | The Newsroom | Replacement Producer | Episode: "Say Cheese" |
| 2004–2005 | This Is Wonderland | Rosemary | 5 episodes |
| 2005 | Life with Derek | Receptionist | 2 episodes |
| 2008 | An Old Fashioned Thanksgiving | Principal | Television film |
| 2008 | Anne of Green Gables: A New Beginning | Cider Press Woman | |
| 2008, 2016 | Murdoch Mysteries | Various roles | 2 episodes |
| 2010–2011 | Living in Your Car | Peggy | 5 episodes |
| 2011 | Lost Girl | Aunt Ludmila | Episode: "Mirror, Mirror" |
| 2013 | Warehouse 13 | Maggie | Episode: "The Truth Hurts" |
| 2015 | Saving Hope | Helen Krueger | Episode: "Hearts of Glass" |
| 2016 | Coming In | Director | 2 episodes |
| 2017 | Designated Survivor | Senator Elizabeth Vandenberg | Episode: "Party Lines" |
| 2018 | Killer High | Receptionist | Television film |
| 2019 | Anne with an E | Sister Cecilia | Episode: "A Hope of Meeting You in Another World" |
| 2021 | In the Dark | Nancy | Episode: "Safe and Sound" |
| 2022 | Reacher | Waitress | 3 episodes |
References
- ^ a b c d Christopher Harris, "Catherine Fitch, hailed by critics for her performance in South of Wawa, says she used to be 'a bit like' the character she portrayed: 'I could look inside and see a real person there'". The Globe and Mail, April 24, 1992.
- ^ John McKay, "N.S. programs take Geminis: Due South dominates awards". Halifax Daily News, March 4, 1996.
- ^ a b "New Stages play in Peterborough examines censorship". Peterborough Examiner, February 7, 2018.
- ^ John Levesque, "You can't help being drawn to South of Wawa". Hamilton Spectator, July 10, 1992.