Acting · Toronto, Ontario, Canada · Born March 6, 1955
Faith Susan Alberta Watson (March 6, 1955 - March 21, 2015), known professionally as Alberta Watson, was a Canadian film and television actress known for her versatile roles. She gained recognition for her performances in various films and TV shows, including roles in the films "Hackers," "The Sweet Hereafter," and "Hedwig and the Angry Inch." Watson also appeared in popular TV series such as "24," "La Femme Nikita," and "The Outer Limits." Her career showcased her talent across diverse genres, earning her acclaim as a skilled and adaptable actress. Watson's work left a lasting impact on the entertainment industry.
MovieA World War II Fairy Tale: The Making of Michael Mann's 'The Keep'
2025
as Self (archive footage)
TVNikita
2010
as Senator Madeline Pierce
MovieHelen
2009
as Dr. Sherman
MovieThe Spine
2009
as Mary Rutherford
MovieGrowing Op
2008
as Marilla
TVThe Border
2008
as Minister Suzanne Fleischer
TVHeartland
2007
as Sarah Craven
MovieAway from Her
2007
as Dr. Fischer
MovieThe Lookout
2007
as Barbara Pratt
MovieCitizen Duane
2006
as Bonnie Balfour
TVAngela's Eyes
2006
as Lydia Anderson
At the Hotel
2006
as Camille
MovieA Lobster Tale
2006
as Martha Brewer
MovieMurder in the Hamptons
2005
as Ted's Lawyer
MovieMillion Dollar Murder
2005
as Ted's Lawyer
Choice: The Henry Morgentaler Story
2005
as Chava Rosenfarb-Morgentaler
MovieSome Things That Stay
2004
as Liz Anderson
MovieMy Brother's Keeper
2004
as Helen Woods
MovieIrish Eyes
2004
as Anne Phelan
Show Me Yours
2004
as Toni Bane
MovieThe Prince & Me
2004
as Amy Morgan
MovieThe Risen
2003
as Amanda Knowles
TVMissing
2003
as Mrs. Mastriani
MoviePenguins Behind Bars
2003
as Babs
TVPuppets Who Kill
2002
as Judge
MovieThe Wild Dogs
2002
as Natalie
MovieGuilt by Association
2002
as Angie
MovieChasing Cain II: Face
2002
as Detective Denise McGoogan
TV24
2001
as Erin Driscoll
The Art of Woo
2001
as Caterin
MovieHedwig and the Angry Inch
2001
as Hansel's Mom
MovieAfter the Harvest
2001
as Amelia Gare
MovieTart
2001
as Lily Storm
Chasing Cain
2001
as Denise McGoogan
MovieDeeply
2000
as Fiona
MovieDesire
2000
as Simone
TVSoul Food
2000
as Judge Olivia Delaney
MovieThe Life Before This
1999
as Nita
MovieThe Girl Next Door
1999
as Mary Bradley
MovieSeeds of Doubt
1998
as Jennifer Kingsley
MovieThe Sweet Hereafter
1997
as Risa Walker
TVLa Femme Nikita
1997
as Madeline
MovieGiant Mine
1996
as Peggy Witte
TVThe Newsroom
1996
as Susan
MovieSweet Angel Mine
1996
as Megan
MovieShoemaker
1996
as Anna
MovieGotti
1996
as Victoria Gotti
MovieA Child Is Missing
1995
as Agent Lynette Graham
MovieHackers
1995
as Lauren Murphy
TVThe Outer Limits
1995
as Lynda Tillman
MovieJonathan Stone: Threat of Innocence
1994
as Deborah Walsh Bradford
MovieSpanking the Monkey
1994
as Susan Aibelli
TVMatrix
1993
as Marie Sands
MovieMood Indigo
1993
as Ellen Giancola
MovieZebrahead
1992
as Phyliss
MovieThe Hitman
1991
as Christine De Vera
TVLaw & Order
1990
as Angela Brandt
MovieDestiny To Order
1990
as Thalia / Marla / Nicole
TVGrand
1990
as Andrea
TVIsland Son
1989
as Nina Delaney
MovieShannon's Deal
1989
as Terry Lomax
Snake Treaty
1989
TVBuck James
1987
as Dr. Rebecca Meyer
MovieWhite of the Eye
1987
as Anne Mason
TVStreet Legal
1987
as Mercedes Puentes
MovieWomen of Valor
1986
as Lt. Helen Prescott
MovieFortune Dane
1986
as Amy Steiner
TVKane & Abel
1985
as Zofia Rosnovski
TVThe Equalizer
1985
as Carla Holden
MovieMurder in Space
1985
as Dominica Mastrelli
I Am a Hotel
1985
as Suzanne
MovieBest Revenge
1984
as Dinah
MovieThe Keep
1983
as Eva Cuza
TVThe Hitchhiker
1983
as Jill Friedlander
MovieThe Soldier
1982
as Susan Goodman
MovieDirty Tricks
1981
as Tony
TVHill Street Blues
1981
as Prostitute
MovieBlack Mirror
1981
as Tina
MovieWar Brides
1980
as Norma
MovieVirus
1980
as Litha (uncredited)
MovieStone Cold Dead
1979
as Olivia Page
MoviePower Play
1978
as Donna
MovieIn Praise of Older Women
1978
as Mitzi
TVKing of Kensington
1975
as Mitzi
