Annie M. Briggs
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May 2, 1987
Annie Briggs | |
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.jpg) Briggs in 2019 | |
| Born | Annie Morgan Briggs May 2, 1987 Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Other names | Annie Briggs |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2008–present |
Annie Morgan Briggs is a Canadian actress. She is best known for her portrayal of Lola Perry in the web series Carmilla (2014–2016).[1]
Briggs grew up in Halifax, Nova Scotia and received her B.A.H. in Theatre from Queen's University.[2] After graduating, she studied at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts[2] in New York City. She later moved to Toronto, Ontario.[3]
Career
Briggs has appeared on stage in the Reach Ensemble Theatre and Single Thread Theatre.[3] In 2014, she became famous for playing the character of Perry in the LGBT web series Carmilla.[4] In 2015, Briggs was placed 73rd on AfterEllen's Hot 100 List.[5] In 2016 she played the main antagonist—the Dean—in Carmilla as her character Perry was possessed by the Dean.[6]
In 2017, along with her Carmilla co-star Natasha Negovanlis, Briggs launched her own web series called CLAIREvoyant; the series was successfully funded through the Independent Production Fund and an Indiegogo campaign that raised more than US$25,000.[7]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Roundabout | Leda Calder | Main role |
| 2014 | Murdoch Mysteries | Eileen | TV series, 1 episode |
| 2014–2016 | Carmilla | Lola Perry | KindaTV Digital Series, Main role |
| 2015 | Canadian Star | Herself | Documentary |
| 2016 | Luvvie | Abby | Short film |
| 2016 | 45 | Jogger | Short film |
| 2017 | The Carmilla Movie | Lola Perry | Main role |
| 2018 | Fox, Kitten, Sparrow | Gala | |
| 2018 | Darken : Before the Dark | Kim | KindaTV Digital Series |
| 2018 | CLAIREVOYANT | Ruby | KindaTV Digital Series, Main Role, Co-Creator |
| 2019 | A Very Important Appointment | Audrey | Short film |
| 2019 | Murdoch Mysteries | Lucille Anderson | TV series, 1 episode |
| 2019 | Ruth | Ruth | Short film |
| 2020 | Wharf Rats | Web series, 6 episodes | |
| 2020 | Transplant | Nicole Spencer | TV series, 1 episode |
| 2020 | Stardust | Jeanie Richardson | |
| 2021–2023 | Chucky | Rachel Fairchild | TV series, recurring[8] |
