Wendy Crewson

Wendy Crewson

69 · Born: May 9, 1956

Personal Details

BornMay 9, 1956 Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Parents
  • June Doreen Crewson
  • Robert Binnie Crewson

Biography

Wendy Jane Crewson is a multifaceted Canadian actress and producer who has had a diverse and extensive career in the entertainment industry.

Born and raised in Canada, Crewson began her career in television, appearing in numerous shows and productions before landing her breakthrough role in the 1991 dramatic film The Doctor.

This marked the beginning of a successful transition to Hollywood, where she went on to appear in a wide range of films, including The Good Son, The Santa Clause, Air Force One, Bicentennial Man, What Lies Beneath, The 6th Day, The Covenant, and Eight Below.

In addition to her work in Hollywood, Crewson has also appeared in a number of independent films, such as Better Than Chocolate, Suddenly Naked, Perfect Pie, Away from Her, Into the Forest, and Room.

Throughout her career, Crewson has received numerous awards and nominations for her performances, including six Gemini Awards, two Canadian Screen Awards, and an ACTRA Award.

In addition to her film work, Crewson has also had a successful career in television, playing leading roles in a number of television films, including the role of Joanne Kilbourn in six movies based on novels by Gail Bowen.

She has also had recurring roles on American television series 24 and Revenge, as well as the Canadian television series Frankie Drake Mysteries.

From 2012 to 2017, Crewson co-starred in the CTV medical drama Saving Hope, further solidifying her reputation as a talented and versatile actress.

Throughout her career, Crewson has demonstrated her ability to take on a wide range of roles and genres, from drama to comedy to action, and has consistently delivered strong performances that have endeared her to audiences and critics alike.

Career

2025
We Were Liars
We Were Liars as Tipper Sinclair
2024
Backspot
Backspot as Suzanne
2023
Gray
Gray as Gold
Pretty Hard Cases
Pretty Hard Cases as Unit Commander Gloria Ballard
2022
Good Sam
Good Sam as Vivian Katz
2021
Departure
Departure as Diana Bright
2020
The Nest
The Nest as Allison's Mum
The Kid Detective
The Kid Detective as Mrs. Applebaum
October Faction
October Faction as Maggie Allen
2019
From the Vine
From the Vine as Marina Gentile
When Hope Calls
When Hope Calls as Tess Stewart
2018
On the Basis of Sex
On the Basis of Sex as Harriet Griswold
Death Wish
Death Wish as Dr. Jill Klavens
The Detail
The Detail as Fiona Currie
2017
Kodachrome
Kodachrome as Aunt Sarah
Slasher
Slasher as Brenda Merritt
2015
Room
Room as Talk Show Hostess
2014
Fall
Fall as Sheila
Ascension
Ascension as Katherine Warren
2013
Jack
Jack as Anne McGrath
2012
The Vow
The Vow as Dr. Fishman
Antiviral
Antiviral as Mira Tesser
Saving Hope
Saving Hope as Dr. Dana Kinney
Revenge
Revenge as Helen Crowley
2011
Winnie Mandela
Winnie Mandela as Mary Botha
2010
Formosa Betrayed
Formosa Betrayed as Susan Kane
The Bridge
The Bridge as Mayor Kennedy
2008
The Summit
The Summit as Ellie Bruckner
ReGenesis
ReGenesis as Rachel Woods
2007
The Robber Bride
The Robber Bride as Roz Andrews
Away from Her
Away from Her as Madeleine
2006
Eight Below
Eight Below as Eve McClaren
Who Loves the Sun
Who Loves the Sun as Mary Bloom
The Covenant
The Covenant as Evelyn Danvers
Skinwalkers
Skinwalkers as Female Leader
The Path to 9/11
The Path to 9/11 as Valerie James
2005
Hunt for Justice
Hunt for Justice as Louise Arbour
The Stranger I Married
The Stranger I Married as Lorraine Evanshen
2004
The Clearing
The Clearing as Louise Miller
Jack
Jack as Elaine Burka
Sex Traffic
Sex Traffic as Madeleine Harlsburgh
2003
An Unexpected Love
An Unexpected Love as McNally 'Mac' Hays
Twelve Mile Road
Twelve Mile Road as Angela Landis
24
24 as Dr. Anne Packard
2002
A Killing Spring
A Killing Spring as Joanne Kilbourn
Between Strangers
Between Strangers as Amanda Trent
Perfect Pie
Perfect Pie as Patsy Willets
The Santa Clause 2
The Santa Clause 2 as Laura Miller
Verdict in Blood
Verdict in Blood as Joanne Kilbourn
2001
A Colder Kind of Death
A Colder Kind of Death as Joanne Kilbourn
Suddenly Naked
Suddenly Naked as Jackie York
The Beast
The Beast as Maggie Steech
2000
Mercy
Mercy as Bernadine Mello
The 6th Day
The 6th Day as Natalie Gibson
Deadly Appearances
Deadly Appearances as Joanne Kilbourn
Summer's End
Summer's End as Virginia Baldwin
1999
Question of Privilege
Question of Privilege as Gail Sterling
1998
Sleeping Dogs Lie
Sleeping Dogs Lie as Theresa Small
Where's Marlowe?
Where's Marlowe? as Dr. Ninki Bregman
1997
The Eighteenth Angel
The Eighteenth Angel as Norah Stanton
Gang Related
Gang Related as Helen Eden
Air Force One
Air Force One as Grace Marshall
1995
Ebbie
Ebbie as Roberta "Robbie" Cratchet
Spenser: A Savage Place
Spenser: A Savage Place as Susan Silverman
1994
To Save the Children
To Save the Children as Dorsie Young
Corrina, Corrina
Corrina, Corrina as Jenny Davis
Spenser: The Judas Goat
Spenser: The Judas Goat as Susan Silverman
Frostfire
Frostfire as Victoria Renko
1993
The Good Son
The Good Son as Susan Evans
1992
Folks!
Folks! as Audrey Aldrich
1991
The Doctor
The Doctor as Leslie Abbott
Tanner '88
Tanner '88 as Joanna Buckley
1987
Whodunit?
Whodunit? as Elizabeth Rollins
Murder in Space
Murder in Space as Irene Tremayne
Murder: By Reason of Insanity
Murder: By Reason of Insanity as Irene Tremayne (uncredited)
1984
The Guardian
The Guardian as Marlee Kramer
1983
Skullduggery
Skullduggery as Barbara / Dorigen
1982