Elizabeth Saunders
Personal details
  • Born:
    • Birthday: 1966-09-26
    • Born Place: Bristol, England, UK
  • Height:

    5′ 4″ (1.63 m)

  • Also Known As:

    Elizabeth Brown, Liz Brown

Elizabeth Saunders

Elizabeth Saunders is a highly respected Canadian actress with a vast body of work across stage, film, and television, active since 1986. Born Elizabeth Brown in Bristol, England, she has established herself as a versatile performer known for her grounded truthfulness and considerable range.On screen, Saunders has an impressive filmography with over 80 credits. Her recent notable roles include playing Donna in the critically acclaimed MGM+ horror series FROM (2022-present), for which she received a Saturn Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress. She is also part of the cast of the upcoming films The Shrouds (2025) directed by David Cronenberg, and 40 Acres (2025), where she plays Augusta Taylor. Other significant film appearances include It (2017), The Boondock Saints (1999), All My Puny Sorrows (2022), and Disappearance at Clifton Hill (2019).Her television career is equally extensive, with guest and recurring roles in numerous popular series such as Mary Kills People (for which she received a Canadian Screen Award nomination), Clarice, Alias Grace, When Hope Calls, Orphan Black, Transplant, Schitt's Creek, The Strain, Murdoch Mysteries, and Killjoys. She also has a well-known voice acting career, most notably as the voice of Mrs. Turtle in the popular animated series Franklin (1997-2004) and its spin-offs.Beyond her screen work, Elizabeth Saunders has a strong foundation in theatre, having performed in multiple seasons at the prestigious Shaw Festival and on stages across Canada. She holds a BFA and MA in theatre and performance, and occasionally engages in teaching and coaching actors. She is married to actor Cliff Saunders and they have two children.

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