Kate Corbett Explained

Kate Corbett
Birth Place:Holyrood, Newfoundland and Labrador
Nationality:Canadian
Occupation:actor
Yearsactive:2008–present

Kate Corbett (born in Holyrood, Newfoundland and Labrador) is a Canadian actress.

Early years

Corbett started acting at a young age in small town repertoire summer theatre. Once graduating high school, Corbett moved to Toronto, Ontario to go to theatre school at Ryerson University. After obtaining her degree from Ryerson she landed the lead role on Family Biz (Canadian/France co pro) for YTV. She went on to continue her training at the prestigious Canadian Film Centre's Acting Conservatory years later.[1]

Career

Corbett's feature film credits include three Toronto International Film Festival film selections, The Steps (2015),[2] Empire of Dirt (2013) and The Animal Project (2013); as well as the lead in Once There Was A Winter (2017). She has principal roles in the features Barn Wedding (2014)[3] and How to Be Deadly (2014). Kate has also starred in several short films, including the award-winning How Eunice Got Her Baby (2009) and The Tunnel (2013),[4] which was the Not Short on Talent recipient for Cannes Film Festival and for which she is also the credited writer.

Her television credits include:Good Witch,[5] Fargo, Lost Girl,[6] Signed, Sealed, Delivered, Odd Squad, Republic of Doyle, Satisfaction, Call Me Fitz, The L.A. Complex, InSecurity and Family Biz.

Some of Corbett's more recent theatre credits include; a "Canadian Stage" English premiere production of "Yukonstyle" by Sarah Berthiaume and directed by Ted Witzel. As well as, a "Tarragon Theatre" production of "Rocking the Cradle" by Des Walsh and directed by Richard Rose.

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2009How Eunice Got Her BabyFloShort
2012Final ViewThe RelievedShort
2013Empire of DirtWendy
2013Rosie
2013PennyShort
2014How to Be DeadlyStore clerk
2015Barn WeddingVictoria
2015DennisTraceyShort
2015Tammy
2017Once There Was a WinterLady
2017Dead SeriousDetective 2Short
2018Bonnie
2018The SilenceHushed Mother
2019It Chapter TwoDean's Mom
2021The RighteousDorisNominee — Canadian Screen Award for Best Supporting Actress
2024SkeetLeah Locke

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2009Family BizAvalon KellerMain role
2011InSecurityDenise"Agent Oo La La"
2012Cori"Rules of Thirds", "Half Way", "Stay"
2013SatisfactionJanet"Janet"
2013Call Me FitzYoung Elaine"O-Rigins"
2013Republic of DoyleMelissa"Major Crimes"
2014Signed, Sealed, DeliveredSarah"The Masterpiece"
2014–15Lost GirlStacey"Like Hell: Parts 1 & 2", "Sweet Valkyrie High"
2015Odd SquadTennis Lady"Hold the Door/Flatastrophe"
2015FargoGloria Wuddle"Before the Law", "The Myth of Sisyphus", "Fear and Trembling"
2015–2018Good WitchEveRecurring role
2016For Love & HonorMelanie CorbettTV film
2016Murdoch MysteriesJosie"Painted Ladies"
2019All My Husband's WivesMarlaTV film
2022Murdoch MysteriesMrs.HadleyTV film
2022CoronerCassidy James"Heartbeet", "Degargoony", "Young Legend", "True Crime", "LJND", "Blast to the Past"
2024Son of a CritchSister Perpetua4 episodes

Notes and References

  1. Web site: CFC Alumna Kate Corbett Cast in Upcoming Feature "The Steps". cfccreates.com. December 10, 2016.
  2. Web site: Holyrood actress Kate Corbett makes TIFF debut. CBC News. December 10, 2016.
  3. Web site: Barn Wedding. Lara Jean Chorostecki. December 10, 2016.
  4. Web site: Kate at Cannes: A Special Report . seaandbescene.com . December 10, 2016.
  5. Web site: My Devotional Thoughts "Good Witch: Second Time Around" Hallmark Episode Review. mydevotionalthoughts.net . December 10, 2016.
  6. Web site: Vision. SciFi. Advance Review: The Final Season of Lost Girl is Still As Kick-Ass as Ever. SciFi Vision. December 10, 2016.