Acting
Vanessa Burns
Brampton, Ontario, Canada
Department: Acting
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.
Known For
Prominent works featuring Vanessa Burns
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The Boys
2019
TMDB4.2
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The Handmaid's Tale
2017
TMDB4.1
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Star Trek: Discovery
2017
TMDB3.5
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Orphan Black
2013
TMDB3.9
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Lost Girl
2010
TMDB3.9
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The Bold Type
2017
TMDB3.9
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Strange but True
2019
TMDB3.0
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Incorporated
2016
TMDB3.1
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Nostalgic Christmas
2019
TMDB3.5
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Helen
2009
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Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (17 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | The Plot to Kill My Mother | Teresa (age 43) | Movie | 2023 |
 | Reindeer Games Homecoming | Serena | Movie | 2022 |
 | Nostalgic Christmas | Aunt Patty | Movie | 2019 |
 | Strange but True | Doctor | Movie | 2019 |
 | The Boys | Reporter | TV Series | 2019 |
 | Star Trek: Discovery | Holo Security Officer #2 | TV Series | 2017 |
 | The Christmas Cure | Susan | Movie | 2017 |
 | The Bold Type | Donna Baxter | TV Series | 2017 |
 | The Handmaid's Tale | Mrs. Calhoun | TV Series | 2017 |
 | Incorporated | Spiga Realtor | TV Series | 2016 |
 | A Brand New You | Natalie | Movie | 2014 |
 | Orphan Black | Nurse | TV Series | 2013 |
 | The Seder | Self / Appearance | Movie | 2012 |
 | Lost Girl | Cowgirl | TV Series | 2010 |
 | Helen | Mother (uncredited) | Movie | 2009 |
 | Earthquake in New York | Stunts | Movie | 1998 |
| Super Dicks | Wanda | Movie | — |