
Susan Bain
Biography
Susan Bain is a seasoned stage and screen actor. Her body of experience represents professionalism that balances creative dedication to the process. Her commitment is centered on strong performance that reflects the director's vision.
From the light-hearted, caring character in Hallmark’s Swept Up by Christmas to darker qualities opposite Anna Paquin in Bellevue, and Jake Gyllenhaal in Source Code, Susan Bain brings considerable talent and depth to her work. Equally at ease with comedic and dramatic roles, or dramatic parts tinged with humour, Susan always provides a layered performance.
The spectrum of her television and feature work in Canadian and international productions is both insightful and playful. Nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress in Mob (Centaur Theatre) is a nod to Susan’s level of personal engagement both with her role of Louise and her deep dedication to the ensemble.
Susan is experienced in studio voice work and gaming. Recently her work as a director and acting teacher garnered a faithful following.
Known For

TV
The X-Files
County Coroner
1993

TV
The X-Files
Agent Sarah Sheherlis
1993

TV
The Dead Zone
Mrs. Davis
2002

TV
The Sentinel
Vera
1996

TV
Blood & Treasure
Mrs. Farley
2019

Film
Source Code
Nurse
2011

Film
Good Boy!
House Bidder
2003

Film
Big Bully
David's Mother
1996

TV
Real Detective
2016

Film
Dead Like Me: Life After Death
Recovery Nurse
2009

Film
40 Days and 40 Nights
Ms. Willow
2002

Film
The High Cost of Living
Nurse 2
2011
Film
Discussions in Bioethics: The Courage of One's Convictions
1985

Film
Look Again
Susan
2011

Film
Black River
Frannie Fineman
2001

Film
High Stakes
Dr. Thornton
1997

Film
Sole Survivor
Clarise Vadance
2000

Film
Dreams in the Witch House
Psychologist
2005

Film
Malarek
1988

Film
Swept Up by Christmas
Doris
2020
Filmography
2020FilmSwept Up by Christmasas Doris2019TVBlood & Treasureas Mrs. Farley2016TVReal Detective2011FilmLook Againas Susan2011FilmThe High Cost of Livingas Nurse 22011FilmSource Codeas Nurse2009FilmDead Like Me: Life After Deathas Recovery Nurse2008FilmSecrets of the Summer House2005FilmDreams in the Witch Houseas Psychologist2005FilmDesolation Soundas Nurse Rachel2003FilmGood Boy!as House Bidder2002TVThe Dead Zoneas Mrs. Davis2002Film40 Days and 40 Nightsas Ms. Willow2001FilmBlack Riveras Frannie Fineman2001FilmThe Heart Departmentas Nurse #52000FilmSole Survivoras Clarise Vadance1997FilmHigh Stakesas Dr. Thornton1996TVThe Sentinelas Vera1996FilmBig Bullyas David's Mother1993TVThe X-Filesas County Coroner1989FilmJesus of Montreal1988FilmMalarek1985FilmDiscussions in Bioethics: The Courage of One's Convictions