Elizabeth Saunders
British-born Canadian actress
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Elizabeth Saunders (née Brown) is a British-born Canadian actress. She is best known for playing Donna in the American television series From (2022–present).[1][2]
Elizabeth Saunders | |
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Saunders in 2024 | |
| Born | Elizabeth Brown |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1986–present |
| Spouse | Cliff Saunders (m. 1994) |
| Children | 2 |
Career
Early in her career, she provided the voice of Mrs. Turtle in the Canadian animated series Franklin (1997–2004). She is credited for over 80 on-screen and voice acting roles, including The Shrouds (2024), The Boondock Saints (1999), Slings & Arrows (2005), It (2017), Alias Grace (2017), When Hope Calls (2019) and Clarice (2021).[3][4] She is also the voice of Mailperson Mary on Henry's World. On stage, she worked for several seasons at the Shaw Festival where she appeared in This Happy Breed, Counsellor-At-Law, Too True To Be Good, among other productions.
Awards and recognition
She received a Saturn Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Donna in From at the 52nd annual Saturn awards[5] and Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Program or Series at the 8th Canadian Screen Awards in 2020 for her performance in Mary Kills People,[6] and won an ACTRA Award in 2024 for her performance in the short film SmokeBreak.[7]
Personal life
Saunders married actor Cliff Saunders on September 19, 1994. The couple have two daughters, Bridget and Alberta.[8]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | The Boondock Saints | Reporter |
| 2017 | It | Mrs. Starret |
| 2019 | Disappearance at Clifton Hill | Beverly Mole |
| 2020 | Girl | Mama |
| 2021 | All My Puny Sorrows | Marta |
| 2022 | Door Mouse | The Dame |
| 2024 | The Shrouds | Gray Foner |
| 2024 | 40 Acres | Augusta Taylor |
Television
| Year(s) | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997–2004 | Franklin | Mrs. Turtle | Voice role |
| 2005 | Slings & Arrows | Alana | |
| 2013 | Orphan Black | Dr. Anita Bower | Recurring role |
| 2017 | Alias Grace | Mrs. Humphrey | Miniseries |
| 2019 | When Hope Calls | Helen Bouchard | Recurring role |
| 2019 | Mary Kills People | Frances Thorp | |
| 2021 | Clarice | Bea Love | Recurring role |
| 2022–present | From | Donna Raines | Main role |