Lauren Hammersley

Lauren Hammersley (born January 8, 1981)^[citation needed] is a Canadian actress. She is best known for her roles as Lisa Mason on the CBC Television sitcom Mr. D[1] and Charmaine on the Netflix romantic drama Virgin River.[2]

Early life

Hammersley was born in Campbell River, British Columbia[3] in 1981.

She was raised in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada.

Career

Hammersley started acting at age 12 in an ad for Fantastic Sand Surprises. In addition to acting, she worked as a photographer until working full time as an actor on Mr. D. in 2012 [4] where she played Lisa Mason: who over the eight seasons, moves from a competent and responsible teacher, to principal, to step mother and PTA member with a vengeance, to guidance counselor.

In 2016, Hammersley played Adele in eight episodes of Orphan Black.[5] She later starred in Virgin River (2019–present) as Charmaine Roberts,[6] and in 2023 portrayed Connie Boyle in Sullivan's Crossing.[7]

Filmography

Film

Year	Title	Role	Notes
2006	Bloody Mary	Mary
2009	Child Wild	Carmella Apples	Video
2013	Stag	Sarah
2023	Christmas Island	Maggie Highes	Hallmark

Television

Year	Title	Role	Notes
2002	John Doe	Officer Fitzmaurice	Episode: "Idaho"
2011	Single White Spenny	Brooke	Episode: "Open Relationship"
2012–2018	Mr. D	Lisa Mason	Main role
2013	Saving Hope	Ariel	Episode: "Defense"
2016–17	Orphan Black	Adele	Recurring role (seasons 4–5)
2019–present	Virgin River	Charmaine Roberts	Main role (seasons 1–4); recurring (seasons 5-6)
2023–present	Sullivan's Crossing	Connie Boyle	Recurring role

References

1. "Interview With Mr D'S Lauren Hammersley". Abbas Karimjee's Weblog. 2013-04-01. Retrieved 2023-12-22.
2. P, Priyanka (2023-11-22). "Who is Virgin River Star Lauren Hammersley? Lauren Hammersley Age, and Career - News". Fresherslive. Retrieved 2023-12-22.
3. "Lauren Hammersley – at Home Here in Nova Scotia « Sea and be Scene". Archived from the original on 2013-02-02. Retrieved 2012-08-01.
4. Villery, Michelle (7 August 2015). "Exclusive Interview with Mr. D's Lauren Hammersley". Retrieved 2021-01-01.
5. She is a functional trainwreck. BBC America. Event occurs at 1:55. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
6. Pollock, Brooke (2023-01-12). "Virgin River's Charmaine star shares 'hardest' part of role". Express.co.uk. Retrieved 2023-03-05.
7. "New CTV Original Drama SULLIVAN'S CROSSING Premieres March 19 - Bell Media". New CTV Original Drama SULLIVAN’S CROSSING Premieres March 19 - Bell Media. Retrieved 2023-03-05.

External links

• Lauren Hammersley at IMDb