Elizabeth Canavan

Elizabeth Canavan

Personal Details

Biography

Elizabeth's illustrious career has been marked by numerous iconic roles, including Detective Audrey O'Connor in the Pulitzer Prize-winning play "Between Riverside and Crazy", where she brought her exceptional talent to the stage at The Helen Hayes Theater on Broadway and The Atlantic Theater Company, under the direction of esteemed director Austin Pendleton.

She also originated the character of Rockaway Rosie in Stephen Adly Guirgis's "Halfway Bitches Go Straight to Heaven", a production that premiered at the Atlantic Theater Company/LAByrinth Theater, with John Ortiz at the helm.

Elizabeth's impressive repertoire also includes the role of Laurie in Dominique Morisseau's "Pipeline", a production that was directed by Lileana Blain-Cruz at Lincoln Center Theater.

In addition to these notable performances, Elizabeth has originated the role of Mary Jane Hanrahan in "Jesus Hopped the A Train", a production that has been staged at the East 13th Street NYC, Edinburgh Theater Festival, The Donmar Warehouse, and The Arts Theater (West End London).

Her impressive list of credits also includes the roles of Marcia in "Our Lady of 121st Street", a production that premiered at Union Square Theater, and Justine in "The Little Flower of East Orange", a production that was staged at The Public Theater, NYC.

Furthermore, Elizabeth has had the privilege of playing the role of Fabiana Aziza Cunningham in "The Last Days of Judas Iscariot", a production that premiered at the Public Theater, NYC, all under the direction of the late, Academy Award-winning actor Philip Seymour Hoffman, and written by the award-winning playwright Stephen Adly Guirgis.

Throughout her illustrious career, Elizabeth has been a member of both LAByrinth Theater Company and The Actors Studio, solidifying her position as a talented and accomplished actress in the industry.

Career

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1998
Bury the Evidence
Bury the Evidence as The Beautiful Woman
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1994
Criminal
Criminal as Gina