Catherine Disher, a talented actress born in England and raised in Montreal, Canada, embarked on a remarkable journey in the world of theatre and television. Her academic background is impressive, having attended Phillips Exeter Academy in New Hampshire and McGill University in Montreal, where she majored in English Literature. Her thirst for knowledge led her to pursue a degree from the prestigious National Theatre School of Canada.
Ms. Disher's impressive career in series television has garnered her seven Gemini Award nominations, with the first being for her role in the critically acclaimed series "Grand Larceny". Her captivating performance as Natalie Lambert in the cult vampire series "Forever Knight" earned her two nominations. She won the Gemini Award for Best Actress in 2004 for her portrayal of the fiery and volatile federal cabinet minister Audrey Flankman in the CBC series "Snakes and Ladders". Her subsequent win in 2010 for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Superintendent Maggie Norton in the CBC drama series "The Border" further solidified her reputation as a talented actress.
In addition to her television work, Ms. Disher has also appeared in numerous television movies, showcasing her versatility in roles such as showgirl Dulcie Dobbs in the period heist "Grand Larceny", Betty Fox in "The Terry Fox Story", and Chief Catherine Novak in the highly rated Lifetime movie "An Officer And A Murderer". Her portrayal of busybody Martha Tinsdale, the doyenne of Middleton society, in the popular Hallmark series of "Good Witch" movies has been well-received.
Ms. Disher's voice acting career is equally impressive, with a vast range of credits in radio dramas, video games (such as Resident Evil as Jill Valentine),and cartoons like X-Men (as Jean Grey),Sailor Moon, Care Bears, Atomic Betty, Franklin, Babar, and Mom in the Emmy-winning Rolie Polie Olie.
