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

The X-Files

The X-Files

The Dead Zone

The Sentinel

Blood & Treasure

Source Code

Real Detective

40 Days and 40 Nights
All Movies (19)
- Swept Up by Christmas2020 · as Doris
- Early Release2017 · as Vice Principal Gillespie
- Look Again2011 · as Susan
- The High Cost of Living2011 · as Nurse 2
- Source Code2011 · as Nurse
- Dead Like Me: Life After Death2009 · as Recovery Nurse
- Secrets of the Summer House2008 · as Celia Calvert
- Dreams in the Witch House2005 · as Psychologist
- Desolation Sound2005 · as Nurse Rachel
- Good Boy!2003 · as House Bidder
- 40 Days and 40 Nights2002 · as Ms. Willow
- Black River2001 · as Frannie Fineman
- The Heart Department2001 · as Nurse #5
- Sole Survivor2000 · as Clarise Vadance
- High Stakes1997 · as Dr. Thornton
- Big Bully1996 · as David's Mother
- Jesus of Montreal1989
- Malarek1988
- Discussions in Bioethics: The Courage of One's Convictions1985
All TV Shows (6)
- Blood & Treasure2019 · as Mrs. Farley
- Real Detective2016
- The Dead Zone2002 · as Mrs. Davis
- The Sentinel1996 · as Vera
- The X-Files1993 · as County Coroner
- The X-Files1993 · as Agent Sarah Sheherlis