Lisa Ryder

Canadian actress (born 1968)


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::summary Canadian actress (born 1968) ::

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nameLisa Ryder
birth_date
birth_placeEdmonton, Alberta, Canada
alma_materUniversity of Toronto
occupationActress
years_active1994–present
children2
spouse
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| name = Lisa Ryder | image = | alt = | caption = | birth_name = | birth_date = | birth_place = Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | height = | death_date = | death_place = | other_names = | known_for = | alma_mater = University of Toronto | occupation = Actress | years_active = 1994–present | children = 2 | spouse = Lisa Ryder (born 26 October 1970) is a Canadian actress, who portrayed the role of Beka Valentine on the science fiction television series Andromeda.

Life and career

Ryder was born in Edmonton, Alberta in 1995–1996 and was cast on the syndicated science-fiction series Andromeda in 2000; the series ended in 2005 after 110 episodes. She also co-starred, as android Kay-Em 14, in the 2001 film Jason X, starring Andromeda alumnus Lexa Doig.

Ryder guest-starred in Gene Roddenberry's Earth: Final Conflict, the thriller Blackheart and the short films Strands and Lemon. She also wrote, produced and starred in the film SF Seeks, featuring Michael Shanks, Gordon Michael Woolvett, Keith Hamilton Cobb and Lexa Doig. She appeared in a television advertisement for Cheer laundry detergent in the late 80s – early 90s.

In 2014, Ryder starred in the Canadian Stage co-production of Helen Lawrence. In 2019, Ryder's play A Blow in the Face premiered with Nightwood Theatre and Bald Ego Theatre in Toronto, Ontario. The play was inspired by her personal experiences with postpartum depression after the birth of her first child. In the premiere, Ryder played the roofer Cloudy.

Filmography

Film

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YearTitleRoleNotes
1997City of DarkKim
1997StrandsHalleyShort
1998BlackheartSam
1998Stolen HeartJoey
2001Jason XKay-Em 14
2004LemonEstelle FreisenShort
2012**Sara
2013Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13thHerselfDocumentary film
2016Every Escape ImaginableWandaShort
2019Hotel LimboNurse
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Television

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YearTitleRoleNotes
1994Kung Fu: The Legend ContinuesAlanaEpisode: "Magic Trick"
1995-96Forever KnightDetective Tracy VetterMain role
1996**KrisRecurring role
1997Earth: Final ConflictKate Boone2 episodes
1997Psi FactorMary CallwoodEpisode: "Devolution"
1998**Jenny BainEpisode: "The Case of the Real Fake"
1999Total Recall 2070Dr. GraceEpisode: "Brightness Falls"
2000-05AndromedaBeka ValentineSupporting role (110 episodes)
2001Wind at My BackJane Easterbrook2 episodes
2005Secret LivesShelbyTelevision film
2009His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13thHerselfDocumentary film
2011Good DogLinda2 episodes
2012Secrets of EdenGinny McBraddenTelevision film
2012HeartlandKendraEpisode: "Crossed Signals"
2012AlphasFionaEpisode: "God's Eye"
2013CrackedLena OlssonEpisode: "Cherry Blossoms"
2013**Alicia QuinnTelevision film
2014RemedyWendy Goldman3 episodes
2015KilljoysKeera DeanEpisode: "The Harvest"
2016Bruno & Boots: Go Jump in the PoolPeggyTelevision film
2017**Nurse GreenwoodEpisode "4.2"
2017Mary Kills PeopleYvonneEpisode: "The River Styx"
2020EndlingsTresa HewesRecurring role
2022-23FromAbby StevensRecurring role
2025Gen VJanet RiordanEpisode: "The Kids Are Not All Right"
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Video games

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YearTitleRole
2015Assassin's Creed: Unity - Dead KingsMadame Margot (voice)
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References

References

  1. "A Blow in the Face". Lisa Ryder.
  2. [https://www.northernstars.ca/actor/lisa-ryder/ Lisa Ryder's bio] www.northernstars.ca
  3. [https://variety.com/2000/tv/reviews/gene-roddenberry-s-andromeda-1200464987/ "Gene Roddenberry’s Andromeda"] by Ramin Zahed at [[Variety (magazine). variety.com]]
  4. www.chicagotribune.com]]
  5. [https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/jason-x-perfect-friday-the-13th-sequel/ "Why Jason X Is a Perfect Friday the 13th Sequel"] by Joe George at [[Den of Geek. www.denofgeek.com]]
  6. [https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-2002-04-26-0204260340-story.html "Future schlock with bad `Jason'"] by Robert K. Elder at [[Chicago Tribune. www.chicagotribune.com]]
  7. ''[[Total Recall 2070]]'', ''[[Kung Fu: The Legend Continues]],'' ''[[Wind at My Back]]'' and ''[[Psi Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal]]''. She also had a recurring role on ''[[The Newsroom (Canadian TV series). The Newsroom]].'' Her other movie roles include the critically acclaimed [[Canadians. Canadian]] indie film ''Stolen Heart'',[https://variety.com/1998/film/reviews/stolen-heart-1200454683/ Stolen Heart review] by Daniel Lorber at [[Variety (magazine). variety.com]]
  8. [https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/sunday-highlights/article747004/ "Sunday Highlights"] by Ken Carriere, Victor Dwyer and David Shoalts at [[The Globe and Mail. www.theglobeandmail.com]]
  9. Ouzounian, Richard. (2014-10-15). "Lisa Ryder takes another ride in 'imaginary rodeo' with Helen Lawrence".
  10. [https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/theatre-and-performance/theatre-reviews/helen-lawrence-groundbreaking-and-old-fashioned-all-at-once/article17589706/ "Helen Lawrence: groundbreaking and old-fashioned, all at once"] by J. Kelly Nestruck at [[The Globe and Mail. www.theglobeandmail.com]]
  11. [https://www.broadwayworld.com/toronto/article/Nightwood-Theatre-Presents-A-BLOW-IN-THE-FACE-20190130 "Nightwood Theatre Presents A BLOW IN THE FACE"] by Julie Musbach at [[BroadwayWorld. www.broadwayworld.com]]
  12. "Production History - Nightwood Theatre".
  13. Fricker, Karen. (2019-03-31). "A Blow in the Face takes audiences through the 'cave' of postpartum depression".
  14. Cole, Susan G.. (2019-03-30). "A Blow in the Face has everything you need for a great show – except a script".
  15. Judge, Kieran. (2022-04-26). "'Jason X' at 20 – Review".
  16. "Lisa Ryder".
  17. "Lisa Ryder".
  18. Rankin, Christine. (2021-01-24). "Emmy-winning Ancaster teen stars in sci-fi series 'Endlings'". CBC.

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