Hollis McLaren (born February 5, 1956) is a Canadian film and television actress.

Hollis McLaren
Born (1956-02-05) February 5, 1956 (age 68)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
EducationUniversity of Windsor (BA)
OccupationActress
Years active1972–present

Early life and education edit

McLaren was born in Toronto in 1956. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Windsor and studied drama at RADA in London.[1]

Career edit

McLaren is best known for her role in the 1977 cult film Outrageous![2] and its sequel Too Outrageous!,[3] in which she played a character closely based on writer Margaret Gibson. She also had roles in the films Sudden Fury, Partners, Atlantic City, Jigsaw (L'Homme en colère) and Marion Bridge, as well as the television series Pit Pony and the television film Mom at Sixteen.

She was a Canadian Film Award nominee for Best Actress in 1977 for Outrageous!.[4]

Filmography edit

Film edit

Year Title Role Notes
1974 Sunday in the Country Lucy
1975 Sudden Fury Laura
1976 Partners Heather Grey
1977 Welcome to Blood City Martine
1977 Outrageous! Liza Connors
1979 Jigsaw Nancy
1979 Lost and Found Eden
1980 Atlantic City Chrissie
1987 Too Outrageous! Liza Connors
2002 Marion Bridge Chrissy

Television edit

Year Title Role Notes
1972, 1974 Dr. Simon Locke Sally / Meter Maid 2 episodes
1978 Today I am a Fountain Pen Annie Television film
1980 The Littlest Hobo Teri Wilcox Episode: "The Hunt"
1981 Just Jessie Jessie Television film
1993 Life with Billy Mami Burleigh
1994 Mary Silliman's War Mrs. Jones
1998 Emily of New Moon Alma McHugh Episode: "The Tale of Duncan McHugh"
1999–2000 Pit Pony Helen Borso 13 episodes
2003 Martha, Inc.: The Story of Martha Stewart Big Martha Television film
2003 The Elizabeth Smart Story Wanda Barzee
2004 Gracie's Choice Margaret
2004 Brave New Girl Professor Roe
2004 Category 6: Day of Destruction Helen Travers
2005 Vinegar Hill Salome
2005 Mom at Sixteen Marlene
2005 The Hunt for the BTK Killer Helen
2008 The Circuit Ms Simon
2022 Diggstown Sister Mary Grace Locklin Episode: "Donald Kitpu Christmas"

References edit

  1. ^ Lucas, Ralph (2018-05-07). "Hollis McLaren". Northernstars.ca. Retrieved 2023-02-05.
  2. ^ "New Face: Hollis McLaren". The New York Times. 1977-08-12. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-06-17.
  3. ^ Thomas, Kevin (1987-10-16). "MOVIE REVIEW : 'OUTRAGEOUS' SEQUEL TOPS ORIGINAL". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2020-06-17.
  4. ^ Wise, Wyndham (2001-12-15). Take One's Essential Guide to Canadian Film. University of Toronto Press. ISBN 978-1-4426-5620-8.

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