Anwen O'Driscoll
Anwen O'Driscoll | |
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| Born | July 4, 1999 |
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| Years active | 2012–present |
Anwen O'Driscoll is a Canadian actress. She is best known for playing Taylor Matheson in the Netflix drama series Burden of Truth.
Early life
O'Driscoll was born in Lindsay, Ontario. Her father was an actor and her mother was a director and playwright. She was homeschooled since she 7 .When she was 15 her family moved to a farm outisde of Lindsay which she described as some of her favorite years. All three of her siblings are also actors. She started her acting career in the local Lindsay Little Theatre.[1]
Career
Her first recurring role was as Cathy MacDonald October Faction.[2] Her first big role came playing Taylor Matheson in the drama series Burden of Truth.[3] She played the lead role in the true crime drama film Left for Dead: The Ashley Reeves Story[4] She also appeared in the true crime filmThe Good Father: The Martin MacNeill Story.[5] She played the lead role of Cleo in the drama fantasy film The Bearded Girl.[6]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2017 | Flint | Kaylie Walters | |
| 2018 | Honey Bee (2018 film) | Lindsay | |
| 2021 | Left for Dead: The Ashley Reeves Story | Ashley Reeves | Short |
| 2021 | The Good Father: The Martin MacNeill Story | Alexis | |
| 2022 | You Can Live Forever | Jaime | |
| 2023 | No Safe Haven | Harper Tomkins | |
| 2024 | To Hold the Night | Nadine | Short |
| 2025 | The Bearded Girl | Cleo | |
| 2025 | This Time | Grace Mitchum |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Life with Boys | Fiona | Episode; Fashion Faux Pas with Boys |
| 2017-2019 | Emerald Code | Lana | 40 episodes |
| 2020 | Nurses | Gabi Gonzalez | 2 episodes |
| 2020 | October Faction | Cathy | 6 episodes |
| 2021 | American Gods (TV series) | Sophie | Episode; A Winter's Tale |
| 2021 | Hudson & Rex | Katie Davidow | Episode; Endless Summer |
| 2018-2021 | Burden of Truth | Taylor Matheson | 30 episodes |
| 2025 | Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent | Alice Temple | Episode; Tango Romeo |
| 2025 | Bet | Riri | 10 episodes |
References
- ^ "Lindsay's Anwen O'Driscoll takes on her most challenging movie role yet". lindsayadvocate. Retrieved December 6, 2025.
- ^ "Lindsay actress Anwen O'Driscoll is now on Netflix in the series 'October Faction'". kawarthanow.com. Retrieved December 6, 2025.
- ^ "Dunsford's Anwen O'Driscoll makes Netflix debut with supernatural drama". thepeterboroughexaminer.com. Retrieved December 6, 2025.
- ^ "Anwen O'Driscoll On the Importance of Lifetime's "Left for Dead: The Ashley Reeves Story"". mediavillage.com. Retrieved December 6, 2025.
- ^ "Tom Everett Scott, Charisma Carpenter, Anwen O'Driscoll To Star In 'The Good Father' Lifetime Movie From Exec Producer Nancy Grace". deadline.com. Retrieved December 6, 2025.
- ^ "Beyond the big top". eyeforfilm.co.uk. Retrieved December 6, 2025.