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Catherine Disher

Canadian actress


Summary

Canadian actress

FieldValue
nameCatherine Disher
imagePhoto of Catherine Disher.jpg
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captionDisher in 2024
birth_date
birth_placeEngland
occupationActress
years_active1986–present
spouseCedric Smith (divorced)
children1

Catherine Disher is a British-born Canadian actress. She has won two Gemini Awards: in 2005 for Best Actress for her role in the Canadian mini-series Snakes and Ladders, and in 2010 for her role in The Border. She was also nominated for her role as Dr. Natalie Lambert in the Forever Knight TV series.

Career

Disher had a supporting role on T. and T., the legal/action series starring Mr. T, and had another supporting role in the second season of the War of the Worlds series. She starred in Forever Knight from 1992 to 1996, and provided the voice of Jean Grey on the X-Men animated series from 1992 to 1997. She played Maggie Norton on the Canadian television series The Border from 2008 to 2010 and provides additional voices on the PBS Kids/CBC Kids series Super Why!.

Apart from her work as an actor, Disher has done voice work for animated series and video games, such as Resident Evil 3: Nemesis and Sailor Moon. She also wrote one episode of the British-Canadian-Midwestern-French drama series The Campbells.

Disher played Martha Tinsdale in a series of made-for-TV movies about The Good Witch (alongside her X-Men co-star Chris Potter), and has continued the role on the television series Good Witch until the TV series ended in July u2021*.*

Personal life

She was formerly married to her X-Men co-star Cedric Smith, with whom she had a son, Darcy Montgomery Smith, in 1993.

Filmography

Live action

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
1986The VindicatorCatherine Collins
Murder Sees the LightTelevision film
1987Haunted by Her PastSalesgirl
1988A New LifeStudent
1989The Long Road HomeBayla
The Private CapitalTelevision film
1990Dark Horse
1991The PsychicLucinda
Grand LarcenyDulcieTelevision film
1993Woman on the Run: The Lawrencia Bembenek StoryJudy Zess
1998Earthquake in New YorkMs. Clark
2003Coast to CoastPaula Hobday
2004Plain TruthLedaTelevision film
2005Murder in the HamptonsD. A. Dynak
TerryBetty Fox
Spirit Bear: The Simon Jackson StoryMs. Starr
2006A Dad for ChristmasBeverly
2007In God's CountryEileen
For LeaseViola ChecknyShort film
2008The Good WitchMartha TinsdaleTelevision film
2009The Good Witch's Garden
2010The Good Witch's Gift
2011The Good Witch's Family
2012Foxfire: Confessions of a Girl GangMrs. O'Hagan
Blood PressureGlenda
The Good Witch's CharmMartha TinsdaleTelevision film
An Officer and a MurdererCaptain Catherine Novak
2013The Good Witch's DestinyMartha Tinsdale
2014The Good Witch's Wonder
2015RegressionKate
2016Love's ComplicatedJ.R.Television film

Television

  • Forever Knight - Dr. Natalie Lambert
  • Snakes and Ladders – Minister Audrey Flankman
  • The Border - Maggie Norton
  • Murdoch Mysteries - Mrs. Galbraith
  • T. and T. - Sophie Rideau
  • The Winter of Red Snow - Mrs. Washington
  • War of the Worlds - Mana
  • Goosebumps - Mrs. Warren
  • Me and Luke - Beverly
  • North Shore Fish - Carole
  • Night Heat - Female Cop
  • Alfred Hitchcock Presents - Cindy Bertozzi
  • Conspiracy of Silence - Sherrie
  • Good Witch - Mayor Martha Tinsdale
  • Street Legal - Violet Beltane
  • The Campbells - Christine
  • Katts and Dog - Katherine Anderson
  • Friday the 13th: The Series - Cathy Steiner, Crystal
  • Kung Fu: The Legend Continues - Karen Kaden, Madeline Palmer
  • The Associates - Janet Dry
  • Life with Derek - Mrs. Pummelman
  • Traders - Alison Pill
  • D.C. - Prosecutor
  • The Path to 9/11 - Diana Dean
  • Remedy - Linda Tuttle
  • Degrassi - Rhonda Patterson

Voice work

  • Miss BG - Mrs. Martin
  • X-Men: The Animated Series - Jean Grey / Marvel Girl / Phoenix
  • Spider-Man: The Animated Series - Jean Grey
  • Sailor Moon - Elizabeth, Mimet, Nekonell
  • Atomic Betty - Penelope Lang, Sarah
  • Care Bears: Journey to Joke-a-lot - Friend Bear
  • The Care Bears' Big Wish Movie - Friend Bear
  • Super Why! - Additional voices
  • Stickin' Around - Mrs. Stella Stickler
  • Wild C.A.T.s - Additional voices
  • Highlander: The Animated Series - Additional voices
  • A Miser Brothers' Christmas - Mrs. Claus
  • Franklin - Mrs. Goose
  • Franklin and the Green Knight - Mrs. Goose
  • Peep and the Big Wide World - Dragonfly
  • Miss Spider's Sunny Patch Friends - Druey-Ruby's Mom
  • Mr. Men and Little Miss - Mr. Muddle, Little Miss Splendid, Little Miss Naughty, Little Miss Neat, Little Miss Tiny, Little Miss Helpful, Little Miss Lucky, Little Miss Brainy, Little Miss Stubborn, Little Miss Curious, Little Miss Somersault, additional voices
  • Helen Crawford - Ms Sandy
  • Noddy - Noddy, Master Tubby Bear, Sly
  • Babar - Additional voices
  • Rolie Polie Olie - Mrs. Bromley "Polina" Polie, Hammy Lady ("Through Trick and Thin"), TV Contestant ("Guess It's Nite Nite"), Tape Voice ("Babies Go Home")
  • Rolie Polie Olie: The Great Defender of Fun - Mrs. Bromley "Polina" Polie, TV Journalist
  • Rolie Polie Olie: The Baby Bot Chase - Mrs. Bromley "Polina" Polie, Tape Voice
  • Police Academy: The Animated Series - Auntie Bertha
  • Little Bear - Additional voices
  • The Little Bear Movie - Mrs. Moose
  • Ultraforce - Topaz
  • Free Willy - Additional voices
  • Mythic Warriors: Guardians of the Legend - Female Peasant/Plump Chambermaid/Theseus' Mother
  • Ned's Newt - Additional voices
  • Pippi Longstocking - Additional voices
  • Puppets Who Kill - Lindsay Fang
  • Ace Ventura: Pet Detective - Additional voices
  • Abby Hatcher - Judge Thorn
  • The Busy World of Richard Scarry - Additional voices
  • Rescue Heroes - Additional voices
  • Dog City - Additional voices
  • Corduroy - Additional voices
  • Marvin The Tap-Dancing Horse - Additional voices
  • Harry and His Bucket Full of Dinosaurs - Lightning
  • Freaky Stories - Additional voices
  • The Incredible Hulk - Additional voices
  • Redwall - Mrs. Churchmouse/Winifred/Sparra
  • Tales from the Cryptkeeper - Additional voices
  • Roboroach - Additional voices
  • The Adventures of Sam & Max: Freelance Police - Additional voices
  • Cadillacs and Dinosaurs - Additional voices
  • Medabots - Additional voices
  • Birdz - Additional voices
  • Blazing Dragons - Additional voices
  • Pandalian - Additional voices
  • Bakugan Battle Brawlers - Additional voices
  • Beyblade - Additional voices
  • Flying Rhino Junior High - Additional voices
  • Cyberchase - Additional voices
  • Hippo Tub Company - Repeatr
  • Dumb Bunnies - Voice
  • Monster by Mistake - Voice
  • Rupert - Additional voices
  • Flash Gordon - Additional voices
  • What It's Like Being Alone - Voice
  • Bedtime Primetime Classics - Voice
  • Jacob Two-Two - Voice
  • Jane and the Dragon - Voice
  • The Neverending Story - Additional voices
  • Undergrads - Voice
  • Traffix - Voice
  • Grossology - Additional voices
  • Mischief City - Additional voices
  • The Berenstain Bears - Additional voices
  • Anatole - Additional voices
  • Bob and Margaret - Voice
  • Bad Dog - Additional voices
  • Diabolik - Additional voices
  • Avengers: United They Stand - Additional voices
  • Silver Surfer - Additional voices
  • Timothy Goes to School - Voice
  • Max & Ruby - Additional voices
  • Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood - Queen Sarah Saturday
  • Captain Flamingo - Otto, Additional voices
  • Moville Mysteries - Additional voices
  • Blaster's Universe - Additional voices
  • Iggy Arbuckle - Additional voices
  • King - Additional voices
  • Toot and Puddle - Voice
  • Mini-Man - Voice
  • Delta State - Voice
  • Funpak - Voice
  • Spider Riders - Voice
  • Turbo Dogs - Auntie Rachett
  • Wilbur - Voice
  • Little Shop - Voice
  • Monster Force - Additional voices
  • Di-Gata Defenders - Voice
  • Willa's Wild Life - Voice
  • Busytown Mysteries - Additional voices
  • Gerald McBoing Boing - Voice
  • Super Why! - Additional voices
  • World of Quest - Additional voices
  • Spliced - Additional voices
  • Jimmy Two-Shoes - Additional voices
  • Franny's Feet - Additional voices
  • Bonnie Bear - Bonnie
  • Chilly Beach - Additional voices
  • Delilah and Julius - Additional voices
  • Anne of Green Gables: The Animated Series - Voice
  • Yin Yang Yo! - Voice
  • Magi-Nation - Voice
  • The Wumblers - Voice
  • Babar and the Adventures of Badou - Miss Strich
  • Producing Parker - Tara Moody
  • Mysticons - Mrs. Sparklebottom, Alarm
  • Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go - Annie (US/UK; 2021-2022)
  • Thomas & Friends: The Christmas Letter Express - Annie (US)
  • Thomas & Friends: Sodor Sings Together - Annie (US)
  • X-Men '97 - Valerie Cooper

Video games

YearTitleRoleNotes
1994X-Men: Children of the AtomPsylocke, Storm, Spiral
1995Marvel Super HeroesPsylocke
1996X-Men vs. Street FighterStorm
1999Resident Evil 3: NemesisJill Valentine
2000Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of HeroesPsylocke, Storm, Spiral, Jill Valentine
2000X-Men: Mutant AcademyJean Grey
2001X-Men: Mutant Academy 2

References

References

  1. (2004-12-15). "'Human Cargo' wins big at Gemini Awards".
  2. "The X-Men Episode Guide 3x12: 'Dark Phoenix Part I: Dazzled'".
  3. "CRIMSON HEAD ELDER Interview Catherine Disher".
  4. "Finally, We Can End the Catherine Disher Saga...(And A Gemini Awards Update)".
  5. "GOOD WITCH 'Madame Mayor' Catherine Disher Almost Became a Zoologist! (Interview)".
  6. "Catherine Disher (visual voices guide) - BTVA - Behind The Voice Actors".
  7. "'X-Men '97' exclusive look reveals legacy costumes, Theo James casting".
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