Watson shared the National Board of Review award for Best Ensemble and helped bring the film international recognition. Heartland actor dies alberta watson - hurq.pizzeria-kandel.de Watson came closer to fame with the role of Madeline, the cunning force on the Canadian syndicated spy series La Femme Nikita, adapted from the 1990 Luc Besson film. I took it because it was a heck of a challenge. Watson earned a Gemini Award in 2011 for her guest role on Heartland. avalanche lost father, brother-in-law, family friend in slide, Trudeau says probes into foreign election interference ongoing, Alex Murdaugh sentenced to life in prison for murder of wife, son, Heated debate in B.C. In a nod to her La Femme Nikita role, Alberta played a recurring character Madeline Pierce in Nikita, the CW's 20102013 reboot of the film and TV series. Actress Alberta Watson is photographed during the Toronto International Film Festival in 2006, in Toronto. Watson starred in four seasons of La Femme Nikita, along with a return appearance in its fifth season, and earned a Gemini nomination for season two. Watson began acting at age 15 with the Theater House of God at the Bathurst Street United Church in Toronto. :)Song: \"We build bridges\" by Liz DurrettWe build bridgesDon't weSometimes need a handDespite our best laid plansDon't weSometimes miss what we hadAnd we struggleDon't weSometimes lose the reasonsBut in the peaceful morningWe can clearly seeWhere we've beenOh, and the tide pulls us out, alrightOh, and the tide pulls us out, alrightOh, when the tide brings us backHow sweet it is #cdntv, Denis McGrath (@DMcWriterboy) March 23, 2015, I had the pleasure of working with @albertawatson on my first film #alobstertale rent the movie on iTunes to see Albertas great performance, Adam Massey (@lee_adam_massey) March 23, 2015. Several high-profile actresses declined the role, including Susan Sarandon, Faye Dunaway, Jessica Lange, and Isabella Rossellini, but Watson relished it, later calling it her best performance and her favourite role. . Corrections? Watson played Erin Driscoll, head of the fictional intelligence agency that employs operative Jack Bauer (Kiefer Sutherland). She played Dr. Rebecca Myer in the 1980s Buck James TV series, and Erin Driscoll, the head of a counter-terrorist unit, in 24. Pseudonyms will no longer be permitted. Through regional and national programming on multiple platforms, including CBC Television, CBC News Network, CBC Radio, CBCNews.ca, mobile and on-demand, CBC News and its internationally recognized team of award-winning journalists deliver the breaking stories, the issues, the analyses and the personalities that matter to Canadians. Her husband Ken was at her side. [4], Among her well-known film roles are the bed-ridden mother Susan Aibelli in the 1994 American independent film Spanking the Monkey, Lauren Murphy (the mother of Jonny Lee Miller's character Dade, also called "Crash Override"/"Zero Cool") in the 1995 cult film Hackers, and Risa in the 1997 Academy Award-nominated Canadian film The Sweet Hereafter, directed by Atom Egoyan. Canadian actress Alberta Watson dies at 60, Ex-husband of Edmonton soldier who tried to kill their children plans to sue Canadian military on Facebook, Ex-husband of Edmonton soldier who tried to kill their children plans to sue Canadian military on Twitter. She played the role of Madeline in La Femme Nikita for four seasons from 1997 to 2001 (with guest appearances in the short fifth season). It didn't scare me at all. The role was turned down by several actresses such as Susan Sarandon, Jessica Lange and others. ALBERTA WATSON won a Gemini (pretty much, a Canadian Emmy) to Best Performance by an Actress, Guest Role in a Dramatic Series, for her portrayal of Sarah Craven ('Where the Truth Lies', S4 E05, CBC's series Heartland). In 1998 Watson was diagnosed with lymphoma. Subscribe for full access to The Hollywood Reporter. RIP #AlbertaWatson. She also appeared in The Lookout (2007) with Joseph Gordon-Levitt, as well as in the TV series Angelas Eyes (2006), The Border (2008), and Heartland (2010), for which she won a Gemini Award. Canadian actress Alberta Watson has died after a long battle with cancer. Colorectal cancer cases rising among younger adults in Canada and U.S. Ex-husband of Edmonton soldier who tried to kill their children plans to sue Canadian military, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle evicted from their U.K. home by King Charles, Angry parents speak out on their daughter who froze to death on N.S. In 2010, Watson guest-starred in Heartland, a series on CBC Television, and she won a 2011 Gemini Award for her portrayal of Sarah Craven. She worked with director Colleen Murphy on the film Shoemaker (1996), for which she received a second Genie nomination for Best Actress. In 2008, Alberta Watson received a Career Achievement Award from the Boston-based Chlotrudis Society for Independent Film. Get a roundup of the most important and intriguing national stories delivered to your inbox every weekday. She was a deeply disturbed woman with a roller coaster of emotions. Our editors will review what youve submitted and determine whether to revise the article. During the show's second season (in 1998), Watson was diagnosed with lymphoma, for which she had to undergo chemotherapy treatment which caused her to lose her hair. lp (Theatre House of God),[3] of the Bathurst Street United Church, at age 15. TORONTO Canadian actress Alberta Watson passed away Saturday after a battle with cancer. Watson died at Toronto's Kensington Hospice with her husband Ken at her side.. Renowned for her consistency and reliability, Watson was perhaps best known for the TV series La Femme Nikita (19972001) and 24 (200405), but she also gave memorable performances in David O. Russells Spanking the Monkey (1994), Atom Egoyans The Sweet Hereafter (1997), and John Cameron Mitchells Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001). Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). She was 60. It didn't scare me at all. RIP Alberta Watson. Deeply saddened to hear the wonderful @Alberta_Watson has died. Alberta Watson, well known to television audiences for her Gemini award-nominated role as Madeline on La Femme Nikita (1997), enjoys a long and diverse career in television and film. [4] She moved to Los Angeles, California, and later to New York City. Watson continued acting with the hit CBC TV series The King of Kensington and such tax shelter films as Stone Cold Dead (1979), Dirty Tricks (1981), and The Soldier (1982). The subject was incest. When search suggestions are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. The Canadian Encyclopedia The Tony Award-nominated Broadway actor, 41, died in a hospital in Los Angeles after suffering severe medical complications after contracting the coronavirus. The Tony Award-nominated Broadway actor, 41, died in a hospital in Los Angeles after suffering severe medical complications after contracting the coronavirus. A decade later, she had a recurring role as a different character (with the same first name) on the seriesNikita. She was 60. Her Gary Goddard Agency . She was 60. Her son visits for the summer and she's laid up with a broken leg and things get out of hand. [7], Watson got her first role at age 19 in a CBC movie called Honor Thy Father. CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices. [citation needed] In 2005, Watson joined the cast of 24, playing CTU Director Erin Driscoll for 12 episodes of the show's fourth season. Please read our Commenting Policy first. Alberta Watson, congrats on your Gemini win 2011, for Heartland! Alberta Watson, congrats on your Gemini win 2011, for Heartland! I think Im still in shock about @Alberta_Watsons death. Alberta Watson - IMDb She was 60. Comments are welcome while open. Courtesy of Everett Collection. Watson eventually returned to Canada and landed a leading role in La Femme Nikita, which ran from 1997 to 2001. Please note that CBC does not endorse the opinions expressed in comments. Alberta Watson, in full Faith Susan Alberta Watson, (born March 6, 1955, Toronto, Canadadied March 21, 2015, Toronto), Canadian film and television actress whose career spanned four decades. 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Watson was diagnosed with lymphoma in 1998. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Alberta-Watson, The Canadian Encyclopedia - Biography of Alberta Watson. To read more: http://cbc.ca/1.5638577\r\r Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos: http://bit.ly/1RreYWS\r\rConnect with CBC News Online:\r\rFor breaking news, video, audio and in-depth coverage: http://bit.ly/1Z0m6iX\rFind CBC News on Facebook: http://bit.ly/1WjG36m\rFollow CBC News on Twitter: http://bit.ly/1sA5P9H\rFor breaking news on Twitter: http://bit.ly/1WjDyks\rFollow CBC News on Instagram: http://bit.ly/1Z0iE7O\r\rDownload the CBC News app for iOS: http://apple.co/25mpsUz\rDownload the CBC News app for Android: http://bit.ly/1XxuozZ\r\r\rFor more than 75 years, CBC News has been the source Canadians turn to, to keep them informed about their communities, their country and their world. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. Canadian actor Nick Cordero dies from coronavirus complications Watson then played the grieving and lonely mother, Risa Walker, in Atom Egoyans critically acclaimed The Sweet Hereafter (1997). This page was last edited on 15 January 2023, at 21:52. Born in Toronto, Watson began performing in theatre and on television while still in her teens. street, Chinese Canadian parliamentarians among greater targets for interference: Trudeau, Markham caregiver plans to travel, possibly buy new home after $60M lottery win, RCMP believe Slave Lake toddler Jeffrey Dupres, missing for 43 years, is still alive, Survivor of B.C. Madeleine is the most badass character ever. [4], In Spanking the Monkey, Watson plays her favourite character,[12] a mother who has an incestuous relationship with her son. Watson died on Saturday at age 60 after a long battle with cancer. Watson died on March 21, 2015 due to complications from cancer at Kensington Hospice in Toronto; she was 60 years old. Many of Watsonspeers and fans took to Twitter to remember her. Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. Oh! "A Conversation with Alberta Watson". Died (60) Add to list Awards 3 wins & 6 nominations Photos 28 Known for Hedwig and the Angry Inch 7.7 Yeeeehaaaa! Watson gambled by playing the seductive mother in David O. Russells incest-tinged first feature, Spanking the Monkey (1994). Alternate titles: Faith Susan Alberta Watson. Faith Susan Alberta Watson (March 6, 1955 March 21, 2015), better known as Alberta Watson, was a Canadian film and television actress. Updates? Alberta Watson, a Canadian actress who had roles in the 24 and Nikita dramas over a four-decade movie and TV career, has died. geoff ewart (@geoffewart) March 23, 2015. "Young Actress Is Behind Bars -- For A Movie", "Three Hours On A Plane Is All She Can Stand: Great Escapes - Alberta Watson", "Alberta Watson: The Toughest Woman on Television", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Alberta_Watson&oldid=1133861902, Short description is different from Wikidata, Articles with unsourced statements from October 2009, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. .more .more Comments 405 Add a. The Hollywood Reporter is a part of Penske Media Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Congrats, Alberta!! Her Canadian TV series credits include roles in Heartland, The Newsroom, The Border and Show Me Yours. [12][13] Producers at La Femme Nikita worked around her treatment and limited her appearances. . [4], Watson took a workshop for the Hair musical. Winter says Watson "died in the arms of her beloved Ken after a long and incredibly courageous battle.". [About her portrayal of the mother in, Choice: The Henry Morgentaler Story (2005). [2] She grew up in Toronto with her mother Grace, a factory worker, and her brother. - YouTube 0:00 / 1:49 Video unavailable This video contains content from Adrev Affiliate, who has blocked it in your country. Outside acting, Watson championed more production in Canada and more opportunities for Canadian actors. By submitting a comment, you accept that CBC has the right to reproduce and publish that comment in whole or in part, in any manner CBC chooses. Alberta Watson - Wikipedia Alberta Watson, Canadian actress, dies after battle with cancer (Surnow was such a fan that he not only hired her again but also named a character in the series, Alberta Green, after her.) She was 60. zh. Alberta Watson, in full Faith Susan Alberta Watson, (born March 6, 1955, Toronto, Canadadied March 21, 2015, Toronto), Canadian film and television actress whose career spanned four decades. [3][8] Early in her career she portrayed the role of Mitzi in George Kaczender's[9] In Praise of Older Women (1978), for which she received a Genie nomination. Lovely woman. Besides her turn as the operative Madeline Pierce on La Femme Nikita,Watson became known to TV audiences through roles on 24,The Newsroom,Heartlandand The Border. She moved south and worked for many years in New York and Los Angeles. In 2010, Watson guest-starred in Heartland, a series on CBC Television, and she won a 2011 Gemini Award for her portrayal of Sarah Craven. award-nominated role as Madeline on, Her name was the basis for the character Alberta Green, played by, I took it because it was a heck of a challenge. She amassed some devoted fans and engaged with them frequently on fan sites. Watson died on March 21, 2015, due to complications from cancer at Kensington Hospice in Toronto fifteen days after her 60th birthday.[14]. TV Actresses. Watson later expressed disappointment with her early television work, but these roles inevitably shaped her career, pushing her to pursue strong, complex characters in projects that challenged her. Her son visits for the summer and she's laid up in a cast with a broken leg and things get out of hand. [7] She then returned to Toronto and focused on finding roles in independent films. Omissions? While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. WARNING: Major spoilers for the Season 14 premiere of Heartland are ahead!. Want to discuss? To encourage thoughtful and respectful conversations, first and last names will appear with each submission to CBC/Radio-Canada's online communities (except in children and youth-oriented communities). Her first major credit was in Robert Lantos and Claude Hrouxs In Praise of Older Women (1978). [10], Watson lived in New Jersey for eight years[11] with her husband until they divorced. I seized the character and made her something. Death [ edit] Get a Britannica Premium subscription and gain access to exclusive content. Canadian actor, director, writer, and producer. Watsons list of credits includes 24, The Newsroom and The Border as well as movies like Away from Her and The Sweet Hereafter. It is a priority for CBC to create products that are accessible to all in Canada including people with visual, hearing, motor and cognitive challenges. Watson re-teamed with La Femme Nikita co-creator Joel Surnow for season four of his hit action-drama 24. During 2007 and 2008, Watson played a supporting role in the Canadian television series The Border as the Minister of Public Safety. I seized the character and made her something. Watson then appeared in several notable projects, including the early Angelina Jolie vehicle Hackers (1995) and the Golden Globe-nominated, Emmy-winning TV movie Gotti (1996), playing the wife of infamous New York mobster John Gotti. Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day. The original version of this entry was published by 2023 The Hollywood Reporter, LLC. [1], Watson was born in Toronto, Ontario, in 1955. Patrick Mullen is a writer, blogger, film critic, film festival programmer, and social media coordinator. [13] Watson wore wigs in the show when she lost her hair. She was 60. Alberta Watson | Biography, Movies, TV Shows, & Facts He has used his social media skills to transform his past interest in blogging about Canadian film Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree.

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