Sarah Edmondson
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Sarah Edmondson is a Canadian
actress.
She started with the Jewish Young People’s Theatre and Lord Byng Theatre Company. She then graduated from Concordia University with a BFA in Theatre Performance. Since returning from Montreal, Sarah has been working extensively in film, theatre, television, radio, animation, motion capture and in numerous independent film projects. She has performed in a variety of YTV programs including Are You Afraid of the Dark, Student Bodies
, Big Wolf on Campus
and in series such as Stargate SG-1
, Andromeda
, Godiva's
and in several movies of the week. She currently can be seen as a regular on CBC’s popular teen soap Edgemont
. In the cartoon world, she has created original voices for various Barbie
, Bratz
and Polly Pocket
movies. She also voices a number of animated series, including the characters of Lori, in Transformers: Cybertron
and of Atlanta in Class of the Titans
. Sarah has just begun recording a brand new TV series based on the children’s book, Geronimo Stilton
, where she will be creating the original voice for the female lead, Thea. She recently played Jennifer Beals
’ sister in the Lifetime MOW, My Name is Sarah, and guest-starred in the teen sci-fi series Zixx
: Level Three.
Sarah is also a performer play-write. She performed her first play, a solo show, entitled Dead Bird, at the 2005 Chutzpah Festival.
In 2007, Sarah was nominated for the Leo Awards
in the category of "Best Lead Performance by a
Female in a Short Drama" for her role in the festival hit Sparklelite Motel.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
actress.
She started with the Jewish Young People’s Theatre and Lord Byng Theatre Company. She then graduated from Concordia University with a BFA in Theatre Performance. Since returning from Montreal, Sarah has been working extensively in film, theatre, television, radio, animation, motion capture and in numerous independent film projects. She has performed in a variety of YTV programs including Are You Afraid of the Dark, Student Bodies
Student Bodies
Student Bodies is a 1981 comedy film written and directed by Mickey Rose, with an uncredited Michael Ritchie co-directing. The film stars Kristen Ritter, Matthew Goldsby, and Cullen Chambers....
, Big Wolf on Campus
Big Wolf on Campus
Big Wolf on Campus is a Canadian television series created by Peter A. Knight and Christopher Briggs that ran from 1999 to 2002. In the lighthearted horror/teen drama tradition of Sabrina, The Teenage Witch, it is about a teenage boy named Thomas "Tommy" P. Dawkins, who was bitten by a werewolf...
and in series such as Stargate SG-1
Stargate SG-1
Stargate SG-1 is a Canadian-American adventure and military science fiction television series and part of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's Stargate franchise. The show, created by Brad Wright and Jonathan Glassner, is based on the 1994 feature film Stargate by Dean Devlin and Roland Emmerich...
, Andromeda
Andromeda (TV series)
Andromeda is a Canadian-American science fiction television series, based on unused material by the late Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry, developed by Robert Hewitt Wolfe, and produced by Roddenberry's widow, Majel Barrett Roddenberry. It starred Kevin Sorbo as High Guard Captain Dylan Hunt...
, Godiva's
Godiva's
Godiva's is an hour long Canadian television comedy-drama series, which debuted on Bravo! and Citytv in 2005. It completed a successful two-season run in 2006, but though the show received rave reviews, it was cancelled by CHUM broadcasting...
and in several movies of the week. She currently can be seen as a regular on CBC’s popular teen soap Edgemont
Edgemont (TV series)
Edgemont is a Canadian television series that aired from 2001 to 2005. It revolved around the everyday dealings of teenagers in Edgemont, a fictitious suburb of Vancouver, British Columbia....
. In the cartoon world, she has created original voices for various Barbie
Barbie
Barbie is a fashion doll manufactured by the American toy-company Mattel, Inc. and launched in March 1959. American businesswoman Ruth Handler is credited with the creation of the doll using a German doll called Bild Lilli as her inspiration....
, Bratz
Bratz
Bratz is an American line of fashion dolls and merchandise manufactured by MGA Entertainment. Four original 10" dolls were released in 2001 - Cloe, Jade, Sasha and Yasmin...
and Polly Pocket
Polly Pocket
Polly Pocket is a toy line of dolls and accessories. The name comes from the fact that many of the original Polly Pocket dolls came in pocket-size cases. The current Fashion Polly dolls sold by Mattel differ significantly from those originally sold by Bluebird Toys. The original Bluebird dolls...
movies. She also voices a number of animated series, including the characters of Lori, in Transformers: Cybertron
Transformers: Cybertron
Transformers: Cybertron, known in Japan originally as , is the 2005-2007 Transformers toy line and animated series, another co-production between Hasbro and Takara...
and of Atlanta in Class of the Titans
Class of the Titans
Class of the Titans is a Canadian animated television series created by Studio B Productions and Nelvana. It premiered on December 31, 2005 at 5 pm ET/PT on Teletoon with a special 90-minute presentation of the first three episodes. The series aired in the United States on qubo from September...
. Sarah has just begun recording a brand new TV series based on the children’s book, Geronimo Stilton
Geronimo Stilton
For the TV series of the same name, see Geronimo Stilton Geronimo Stilton is a best-selling children's book series published by Edizioni Piemme of Milan, Italy, since 2000. Scholastic Corporation has published the English version of the series since February 2004...
, where she will be creating the original voice for the female lead, Thea. She recently played Jennifer Beals
Jennifer Beals
Jennifer Beals is an American actress and a former teen model. She is known for her roles as Alexandra "Alex" Owens in the 1983 film Flashdance, and as Bette Porter on the Showtime drama series The L Word. She earned an NAACP Image Award and a Golden Globe Award nomination for the former...
’ sister in the Lifetime MOW, My Name is Sarah, and guest-starred in the teen sci-fi series Zixx
Zixx
Zixx is a Canadian television series that airs on YTV. This series was developed by Savi Media and The Nightingale Company with YTV Original Productions...
: Level Three.
Sarah is also a performer play-write. She performed her first play, a solo show, entitled Dead Bird, at the 2005 Chutzpah Festival.
In 2007, Sarah was nominated for the Leo Awards
Leo Awards
The Leo Awards are the awards program for the British Columbia film and television industry, celebrating excellence in artistic achievement. Held each May in Vancouver, Canada, the Leo Awards honour nominees and winners in 13 program categories and up to 19 craft categories...
in the category of "Best Lead Performance by a
Female in a Short Drama" for her role in the festival hit Sparklelite Motel.