Summary
Genelle Williams (born February 18, 1984) is a Canadian actress who is best known for her roles as Kim Carlisle in Radio Free Roscoe, as DJ in The Latest Buzz, and as the innkeeper Leena in Warehouse 13.
Genelle Williams | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 18, 1984 |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2003–present |
Career edit
Acting in high school led to the beginning of Williams's professional career when a teacher saw her perform in a musical and recommended an agent to Williams.[1]
Williams's first notable role was on the Family's Radio Free Roscoe, which aired between 2002 and 2004.[2] In 2003, she played Kim Carlisle, a DJ for "Cougar Radio", and love interest of Robert McGrath. Over three years, she also played multiple roles on the popular CTV series Degrassi: The Next Generation.[1]
After taking a break in her career, she appeared in the Family’s new show, The Latest Buzz, as Diane Jeffreys (abbreviated "DJ"), the editor and supervisor of the young writers of Teen Buzz.[1] She then portrayed Leena on the Syfy series Warehouse 13 from the series's start in July 2009 until the midpoint of season four in October 2012.[3] In 2014, Williams appeared in Lifetime's The Lottery.[4] Williams has recurring roles on Remedy and Bitten.[5]
Williams' film work includes It's a Boy Girl Thing,[1] The Incredible Hulk,[1] and Orphan.[3]
Filmography edit
Film edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | My Baby's Daddy | Receptionist (uncredited) | |
| 2005 | The Lazarus Child | Young Lizzie | |
| It's a Boy Girl Thing | Tiffany | ||
| 2008 | The Incredible Hulk | Terrified Girl | |
| Mookie's Law | Dahlia | Short film | |
| Saving God | Ashley Ellis | ||
| 2009 | Orphan | Sister Judith | |
| 2010 | Running Boy | Sabine | Short film |
| 2018 | The Holiday Calendar | Sarah Sutton | |
| Christmas Catch | Special Agent Robertson | ||
| 2019 | American Hangman | Barbara | |
| 2021 | Spiral: From the Book of Saw | Lisa Banks | |
| 2022 | Delia's Gone | Delia |
Television edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Degrassi: The Next Generation | ||
| 2003 | Eloise at the Plaza | Debutante Ruth | TV movie |
| Wild Card | Sorority Pledge | Episode: "Hell Week" | |
| 2003–2005 | Radio Free Roscoe | Kim Carlisle | 15 episodes |
| 2004 | This Is Wonderland | Kiana Lewis | Episode: "1.11" |
| 2005 | More Sex & the Single Mom | Megan | TV movie |
| Sue Thomas: F.B. Eye | Candy McNeil | Episode: "Secret Agent Man" | |
| Kevin Hill | Alyssa | Episode: "The Monroe Doctrine" | |
| Degrassi: The Next Generation | Mia | Episode: "Weddings, Parties, Anything" | |
| 2006 | Doomstown | Monica | TV movie |
| Banshee | Brenna | ||
| 2007 | Degrassi: The Next Generation | Carla Carlisle | Episode: "Free Fallin': Part 1" Episode: "Free Fallin': Part 2" |
| Lovebites | Marissa | 3 episodes | |
| The Note | Mandi | TV movie | |
| 2007–2010 | The Latest Buzz | DJ | 51 episodes |
| 2008 | The Tower | Sonia Taylor | TV movie |
| 2008–2009 | The Line | Michelle | 8 episodes |
| 2009 | Taking a Chance on Love | Mandi | TV movie |
| 2009 | Flashpoint | Taraleigh | Episode: "Aisle 13" |
| 2009–2013 | Warehouse 13 | Leena | Main role |
| 2011 | The Listener | Magda | Episode: "To Die For" |
| 2012 | Warehouse 13: Of Monsters and Men | Leena | Web series |
| Lost Girl | Hessa | Episode: "Table for Fae" | |
| 2013 | Republic of Doyle | Colleen Simms | Episode: "Multitasking" |
| 2014 | The Lottery | Kyle's friend | Episodes: "Rules of the Game" & "Greater Good" |
| An En Vogue Christmas | Kendall | TV Movie | |
| 2014–2015 | Remedy | Zoe Rivera | |
| 2014–2016 | Bitten | Rachel | |
| 2018 | Prescription for Danger | Skyler Parsons | TV movie |
| The Expanse | Tilly Fagan | ||
| 2021– | Family Law | Lucy Svensson | Main role |
References edit
- ^ a b c d e "Warehouse 13's Genelle Williams – Maternal Instinct". SciFiAndTvTalk. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
- ^ "The INCspotlight: Radio Free Roscoe (2003–2005) | Channel Awesome Community Forums". channelawesome.com. Archived from the original on 10 April 2018. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
- ^ a b "Genelle Williams & Her Natural Hair". Mz Mahogany Chic. 29 April 2012. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
- ^ Critic, Robert Lloyd, Television (19 July 2014). "'The Lottery' gambles on a global fertility crisis". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ Network, Real Style. ""Remedy" Star Genelle Williams Chats About Playing Zoe Rivera In Season 2". Real Style Network. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
External links edit
- Genelle Williams at IMDb