Lauren Hammersley Explained

Lauren Hammersley (born January 8, 1981) is a Canadian actress. She is best known for her roles as Lisa Mason on the CBC Television sitcom Mr. D[1] and Charmaine on the Netflix romantic drama Virgin River.[2]

Early life

Hammersley was born in Campbell River, British Columbia[3] in 1981.

She was raised in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada.

Career

Hammersley started acting at age 12 in an ad for Fantastic Sand Surprises. In addition to acting, she worked as a photographer until working full time as an actor on Mr. D. in 2012 [4] where she played Lisa Mason: who over the eight seasons, moves from a competent and responsible teacher, to principal, to step mother and PTA member with a vengeance, to guidance counselor.

In 2016 she played an alcoholic but functional lawyer in Orphan Black.[5]

Hammersley later starred in Virgin River (2019–present) as Charmaine Roberts, who was romantically involved with Jack (Martin Henderson) and became pregnant with his children, jack isn’t the father, it’s actually Calvin the drug dealer.[6]

In 2023 she acted in Sullivan's Crossing alongside Morgan Kohan, Chad Michael Murray and Scott Patterson.[7]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2006Bloody MaryMary
2009Child WildCarmella ApplesVideo
2013StagSarah
2023Christmas IslandMaggie HighesHallmark

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2002John DoeOfficer FitzmauriceEpisode: "Idaho"
2011Single White SpennyBrookeEpisode: "Open Relationship"
2012–2018Mr. DLisa MasonMain role
2013Saving HopeArielEpisode: "Defense"
2016–17Orphan BlackAdeleRecurring role (seasons 4–5)
2019–2023Virgin RiverCharmaine RobertsMain role (seasons 1–4); recurring (season 5)
2023Sullivan's CrossingConnie Boyle

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2013-04-01 . Interview With Mr D’S Lauren Hammersley . 2023-12-22 . Abbas Karimjee's Weblog . en.
  2. Web site: P . Priyanka . 2023-11-22 . Who is Virgin River Star Lauren Hammersley? Lauren Hammersley Age, and Career - News . 2023-12-22 . Fresherslive . en-US.
  3. Web site: Lauren Hammersley – at Home Here in Nova Scotia « Sea and be Scene . dead . https://archive.today/20130202033809/http://seaandbescene.com/2012/07/lauren-hammersley-%E2%80%93-at-home-here-in-nova-scotia/ . 2013-02-02 . 2012-08-01.
  4. Web site: Villery . Michelle . 7 August 2015 . Exclusive Interview with Mr. D's Lauren Hammersley . 2021-01-01.
  5. She is a functional trainwreck . . 1:55 . January 1, 2021.
  6. Web site: Pollock . Brooke . 2023-01-12 . Virgin River’s Charmaine star shares ’hardest’ part of role . 2023-03-05 . Express.co.uk . en.
  7. Web site: New CTV Original Drama SULLIVAN’S CROSSING Premieres March 19 - Bell Media . 2023-03-05 . New CTV Original Drama SULLIVAN’S CROSSING Premieres March 19 - Bell Media . en.