Hannah Emily Anderson | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 1, 1989 |
| Education | George Brown College |
| Occupation | Actress |
Hannah Emily Anderson (born September 1, 1989[1]) is a Canadian actress. She is known for her roles in the films Jigsaw and What Keeps You Alive, and the TV series The Purge.
Early life
Anderson was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba.[1] She graduated from the George Brown Theatre School in Toronto.[2]
Career
In January 2017, Anderson joined the cast of the film Jigsaw, the eighth film in the Saw franchise, playing the role of Eleanor Bonneville.[3] The film was released in October 2017 and grossed $103 million worldwide, but received generally negative reviews from critics.
In June 2017, Anderson was cast as Jackie in the 2018 horror film What Keeps You Alive, alongside her Jigsaw co-star Brittany Allen.[4] The film had its wide release in August 2018, and received positive reviews from critics. Dennis Harvey of Variety magazine wrote: "Anderson is very good in a pocket-size variation on Rosamund Pike's 'Gone Girl' type".[5]
In April 2018, Anderson was cast as Jenna Betancourt, an anti-Purge proponent, in the horror series The Purge. The series is based on the franchise of the same name.[6] The series ran for two seasons, and was cancelled in May 2020.[7] Anderson starred as Joy in the 2022 horror film Dark Nature.[8]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Lizzie Borden Took an Ax | Bridget Sullivan | Television film (Lifetime) |
| 2017 | Love of My Life | Kaitlyn | |
| Jigsaw | Eleanor Bonneville | ||
| 2018 | What Keeps You Alive | Jackie / Megan | |
| 2019 | Dark Phoenix | Elaine Grey | |
| 2020 | The Curse of Audrey Earnshaw | Bridget Dwyer | |
| 2022 | Dark Nature | Joy |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Republic of Doyle | Margot | "Retribution" (season 4; episode 9) |
| 2014 | Reign | Rowan | "Dirty Laundry" (season 1; episode 14)
"The Darkness" (season 1; episode 15) |
| 2014–2015 | Lost Girl | Persephone | "Like Hell: Part 2" (season 5; episode 2)
"Like Father, Like Daughter" (season 5; episode 10) |
| 2016 | Gangland Undercover | Sarah Jane | Season 2 |
| Shoot the Messenger | Chloe Channing | ||
| 2018–2020 | The Purge | Jenna Betancourt |
References
- ^ a b "Hannah Emily Anderson". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 16 January 2023.
- ^ "Hannah Anderson". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 17 January 2023.
- ^ McNary, Dave (26 January 2017). "Laura Vandervoort, Hannah Anderson Join 'Saw: Legacy' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 16 January 2023.
- ^ N'Duka, Amanda (27 June 2017). "Hannah Emily Anderson & Brittany Allen To Star In 'What Keeps You Alive'; Antonio Marziale Cast In 'Alex Strangelove'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 16 January 2023.
- ^ Harvey, Dennis (20 August 2018). "Film Review: 'What Keeps You Alive'". Variety. Retrieved 16 January 2023.
- ^ Petski, Denise (10 April 2018). "'The Purge': Lili Simmons, Hannah Anderson & Lee Tergesen Cast As Regulars In USA/Syfy Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 16 January 2023.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (13 May 2020). "'The Purge' & 'Treadstone' Canceled By USA Network Amid Programming Strategy Shift". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 16 January 2023.
- ^ Miska, Brad (2 May 2022). "'Dark Nature' Imagery Ends in Bloodshed". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved 16 January 2023.