Camille Mitchell | |
|---|---|
| Born | Camille Janclaire Mitchell (1954-03-01) March 1, 1954 |
| Occupation | Actor |
Camille Janclaire Mitchell (born 1 March 1954) is an American-Canadian actress, writer, and director.[1]
Biography
On March 1, 1954 (1954-03-01), Camille Mitchell was born in Santa Monica, California. She is the daughter of Cameron Mitchell. She was raised in Canada.[1]
Mitchell trained at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver and at The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, London.[2] She studied documentary filmmaking at Capilano University[3] and pursued her MFA at Loyola Marymount University's School of TV and Film.
Mitchell's work onstage, including leading roles at the Shaw and Stratford Festivals, has been critically acclaimed, and she won one of Canada's Jessie Awards for her performance as Ariel in The Tempest.[4]
In 2018, Mitchell received a Leo Award nomination for her recurring role on ABC's "Somewhere Between".
In 2019, Mitchell received a Leo for Best Guest Performance by a Female in a Dramatic Series for her performance in "Van Helsing: I Awake".
In 2021, Mitchell received a 2021 Leo Award nomination for Best Performance by a Guest Star in "Ships In The Night".
In 2025, Mitchell was a Leo Award Nominee for Best Performance in "My David". She is perhaps best known on television for her role as Sheriff Nancy Adams on Smallville, for which she was nominated for a Leo Award for Best Supporting Performance by a Female in a Dramatic Series.
As a writer/director, two of her short films, A Mother's Love and By The Fountain, have earned several international accolades, including the Best Drama Award at the London Short Film Festival.
Partial filmography
| Year | Title | Special Notes | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Space Mutiny | Jennera's voice | |
| 1991 | Omen IV: The Awakening | TV movie | Madge Milligan |
| 1996 | Poltergeist: The Legacy | TV series | Sister Ingrid Rayne |
| 2001 | Suddenly Naked | Sasha | |
| 2003-2008 | Smallville | TV series, 23 episodes | Sheriff Nancy Adams |
| 2006 | A Decent Proposal | Film | Anna Varvinsky |
| 2007 | The L Word | TV series, 2 episodes | Becca Voynovich |
| 2008 | Another Cinderella Story | Direct-to-video movie | Regina Cretikos |
| 2010 | Caprica | TV series, episode: "There Is Another Sky" | Vesta |
| 2010 | Life Unexpected | TV series, episode: "Love Unexpected" | Evelyn Thomas |
| 2017 | Marry Me at Christmas | Hallmark Channel movie | Barb |
| 2015 | A Novel Romance | Hallmark Channel movie | Jackie Billings |
| 2020 | Arrow | TV series, episode: "Green Arrow & The Canaries" | Maria Bertinelli |
References
- "Camille Mitchell". Retrieved 2026-05-29.
- Kornfield, Tova G. (2011-04-22). "Camille Mitchell seduces in Graduate". The Jewish Independent. Retrieved 2020-01-15.
- Pozzo, Jasmyn (2013-07-10). "Vancouver's Camille Mitchell earns industry acclaim for festival gem". Vancouver Observer. Retrieved 2020-01-15.
- "press.thepromotionpeople.ca". The Promotion People. Retrieved 2020-01-15.
Bibliography
- "Camille Mitchell profile". NorthernStars.ca. Archived from the original on 2007-03-04. Retrieved 2018-02-17.