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Vanessa Burns
Acting
Born January 1, 1950 · Brampton, Ontario, Canada
Also known as Vanessa Cowan · Vanessa Lynn Burns
Biography
Vanessa Burns is a Canadian film and television actress, best known for playing press reporter Shelly on the television show "Designated Survivor". She's a graduate from the Randolph Academy for the Performing Arts in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Filmography14 titles
The Boys
2019as Reporter
2019as Reporter
The Handmaid's Tale
2017as Mrs. Calhoun
2017as Mrs. Calhoun
Orphan Black
2013as Nurse
2013as Nurse
The Bold Type
2017as Donna Baxter
2017as Donna Baxter
Lost Girl
2010as Cowgirl
2010as Cowgirl
Nostalgic Christmas
2019as Aunt Patty
2019as Aunt Patty
Star Trek: Discovery
2017as Holo Security Officer #2
2017as Holo Security Officer #2
Reindeer Games Homecoming
2022as Serena
2022as Serena
Helen
2009as Mother (uncredited)
2009as Mother (uncredited)
Incorporated
2016as Spiga Realtor
2016as Spiga Realtor
The Plot to Kill My Mother
2023as Teresa (age 43)
2023as Teresa (age 43)
Strange But True
2019as Doctor
2019as Doctor
The Christmas Cure
2017as Susan
2017as Susan
A Brand New You
2014as Natalie
2014as Natalie