Lauren Hammersley

Lauren Hammersley is a Canadian actress known for playing teacher Lisa Mason, the CBC Television sitcom Mr. D. and Charmaine in Virgin River on Netflix.[1]

Early life

Hammersley was born in Campbell River, British Columbia[2] in 1981.

She was raised in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada.

Career

Hammersley started acting at age 12 in an ad for Fantastic Sand Surprises. In addition to acting, she worked as a photographer until working full time as an actor on Mr. D. in 2012 [3] where she played Lisa Mason: who over the eight seasons, moves from a competent and responsible teacher, to principal, to step mother and PTA member with a vengeance, to guidance counselor.

In 2016 she played an alcoholic but functional lawyer in Orphan Black.[4]

Hammersley later starred in Virgin River (2019–present) as Charmaine Roberts, who was romantically involved with Jack (Martin Henderson) and became pregnant with his children, jack isn’t the father, it’s actually Calvin the drug dealer. [5]

In 2023 she acted in the miniseries Sullivan's Crossing alongside Morgan Kohan, Chad Michael Murray and Scott Patterson.[6]

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Notes
2006 Bloody Mary Mary
2009 Child Wild Carmella Apples Video
2013 Stag Sarah

Television
Year Title Role Notes
2002 John Doe Officer Fitzmaurice Episode: "Idaho"
2011 Single White Spenny Brooke Episode: "Open Relationship"
2012–2018 Mr. D Lisa Mason Main role
2013 Saving Hope Ariel Episode: "Defense"
2016–17 Orphan Black Adele Recurring role (seasons 4–5)
2019–2023 Virgin River Charmaine Roberts Main role (seasons 1–4); recurring (season 5)
2023 Sullivan's Crossing Connie Boyle

References
  1. Ngimbi, Emmanuella (2022-08-31). "Virgin River's Charmaine supported by co-stars on 'imposter syndrome'". Express.co.uk. Retrieved 2023-03-05.
  2. "Lauren Hammersley – at Home Here in Nova Scotia « Sea and be Scene". Archived from the original on 2013-02-02. Retrieved 2012-08-01.
  3. Villery, Michelle (7 August 2015). "Exclusive Interview with Mr. D's Lauren Hammersley". Retrieved 2021-01-01.
  4. She is a functional trainwreck. BBC America. Event occurs at 1:55. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
  5. Pollock, Brooke (2023-01-12). "Virgin River's Charmaine star shares 'hardest' part of role". Express.co.uk. Retrieved 2023-03-05.
  6. "New CTV Original Drama SULLIVAN'S CROSSING Premieres March 19 - Bell Media". New CTV Original Drama SULLIVAN’S CROSSING Premieres March 19 - Bell Media. Retrieved 2023-03-05.



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