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Wendy Crewson

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Wendy Crewson

Born May 9, 1956 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada93 films

Wendy Crewson (born May 9, 1956) is a Canadian actress known for her versatile performances in film and television. She has had a prolific career spanning several decades, appearing in a wide range of roles across various genres. Crewson has starred in numerous popular movies, including The Good Son (1993), The Santa Clause series (1994 - 2006), Air Force One (1997), Bicentennial Man (1999), What Lies Beneath (2000), Room (2015), and On the Basis of Sex (2018). She has acted in many television movies and series such as 24 (2003), Saving Hope (2012 - 2017), and Tracker (2024 - 2025).

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Room posterFirst watchRoom20158.0as Talk Show HostessHeld captive for 7 years in an enclosed space, a woman and her young son finally gain their freedom, allowing the boy to experience the outside world for the first time.View film

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The Vow poster7.2The Vow2012Bicentennial Man poster7.3Bicentennial Man1999Mayday poster8.0Mayday2026Eight Below poster7.0Eight Below2006Air Force One poster6.5Air Force One1997On the Basis of Sex poster7.3On the Basis of Sex2018The Santa Clause poster6.5The Santa Clause1994Death Wish poster6.2Death Wish2018

Filmography

93 films as actor
  1. TBAPigeonUnnamed woman
  2. 2026MaydayAssistant Director Karen Meadows
  3. 2024Close to YouMiriam
  4. 2024BackspotSuzanne
  5. 2021Under the Christmas TreeAlma's Mom
  6. 2020The Kid DetectiveMrs. Applebaum
  7. 2020The NestAllison's Mum
  8. 2019From the VineMarina Gentile
  9. 2018On the Basis of SexHarriet Griswold
  10. 2018Death WishDr. Jill Klavens
  11. 2017Christmas Festival of IceCarol Parkers
  12. 2017KodachromeAunt Sarah
  13. 2016Tomorrow's ShadowsFemale G.O.D. (voice)
  14. 2016Into the ForestMom
  15. 2015RoomTalk Show Hostess
  16. 2014FallSheila
  17. 2013JackAnne McGrath
  18. 2012AntiviralMira Tesser
  19. 2012The VowDr. Fishman
  20. 2011Winnie MandelaMary Botha
  21. 2010A Beginner's Guide to EndingsGoldie White
  22. 2010Formosa BetrayedSusan Kane
  23. 2007The Seeker: The Dark Is RisingMary Stanton
  24. 2007Away from HerMadeleine
  25. 2007The Robber BrideRoz Andrews
  26. 2006The Santa Clause 3: The Escape ClauseLaura Miller
  27. 2006The CovenantEvelyn Danvers
  28. 2006Niagara MotelLily
  29. 2006SkinwalkersFemale Leader
  30. 2006Eight BelowEve McClaren
  31. 2006Who Loves the SunMary Bloom
  32. 2005The Man Who Lost HimselfLorraine Evanshen
  33. 2005Hunt for JusticeLouise Arbour
  34. 2004A Home at the End of the WorldIsabel Morrow
  35. 2004The ClearingLouise Miller
  36. 2004JackElaine Burka
  37. 2003Twelve Mile RoadAngela Landis
  38. 2003The Piano Man's DaughterEde Kilworth
  39. 2003An Unexpected LoveMcNally 'Mac' Hays
  40. 2002The Santa Clause 2Laura Miller
  41. 2002Perfect PiePatsy Willets
  42. 2002Between StrangersAmanda Trent
  43. 2002Verdict in BloodJoanne Kilbourn
  44. 2002The Matthew Shepard StorySarah
  45. 2002A Killing SpringJoanne Kilbourn
  46. 2002The Many Trials of One Jane DoeJane Doe
  47. 2001The Last Brickmaker in AmericaKaren Potter
  48. 2001Suddenly NakedJackie York
  49. 2001The Wandering Soul MurdersJoanne Kilbourn
  50. 2001A Colder Kind of DeathJoanne Kilbourn
  51. 2000The 6th DayNatalie Gibson
  52. 2000What Lies BeneathElena
  53. 2000Deadly AppearancesJoanne Kilbourn
  54. 2000Love and MurderJoanne Kilbourn
  55. 2000MercyBernadine Mello
  56. 1999Bicentennial ManMa'am
  57. 1999Escape VelocityBillie
  58. 1999Better Than ChocolateLila
  59. 1999Question of PrivilegeGail Sterling
  60. 1999Summer's EndVirginia Baldwin
  61. 1998Where's Marlowe?Dr. Ninki Bregman
  62. 1998At the End of the Day: The Sue Rodriguez StorySue Rodriguez
  63. 1998Sleeping Dogs LieTheresa Small
  64. 1997Gang RelatedHelen Eden
  65. 1997Air Force OneGrace Marshall
  66. 1997The Eighteenth AngelNorah Stanton
  67. 1996To Gillian on Her 37th BirthdayKevin Dollof
  68. 1996Lives of Girls & WomenAda Jordan
  69. 1995EbbieRobbie Cratchet
  70. 1995Spenser: A Savage PlaceSusan Silverman
  71. 1994Spenser: The Judas GoatSusan Silverman
  72. 1994The Santa ClauseLaura
  73. 1994Corrina, CorrinaJenny Davis
  74. 1994To Save the ChildrenDorsie Young
  75. 1993The Good SonSusan Evans
  76. 1993I'll Never Get to HeavenCassie Stewart
  77. 1992Folks!Audrey Aldrich
  78. 1991The DoctorLeslie Abbott
  79. 1990Getting Married in Buffalo JumpSophie Ware
  80. 1988Spies, Lies & Naked ThighsEvelyn
  81. 1987A Hobo's ChristmasLaurie
  82. 1987Covert ActionJessica
  83. 1986Perry Mason: The Case of the Shooting StarMichelle Benti
  84. 1986Mark of CainDale
  85. 1986Whodunit?Elizabeth Rollins
  86. 1985Murder: By Reason of InsanityIrene Tremayne (uncredited)
  87. 1985Murder in SpaceIrene Tremayne
  88. 1985My Father, My RivalHilah
  89. 1984The GuardianMarlee Kramer
  90. 1984HeartsoundsJudy
  91. 1983SkullduggeryBarbara / Dorigen
  92. 1982Mazes and MonstersKate Finch
  93. 1980War BridesKate