Faith Susan Alberta Watson (March 6, 1955 - March 21, 2015), known professionally as Alberta Watson, was a Canadian film and television actress known for her versatile roles. She gained recognition for her performances in various films and TV shows, including roles in the films "Hackers," "The Sweet Hereafter," and "Hedwig and the Angry Inch." Watson also appeared in popular TV series such as "24," "La Femme Nikita," and "The Outer Limits." Her career showcased her talent across diverse genres, earning her acclaim as a skilled and adaptable actress. Watson's work left a lasting impact on the entertainment industry.

Filmography

• Nikita — Senator Madeline Pierce
• 2009Helen — Dr. Sherman
• 2009The Spine — Mary Rutherford
• 2008Growing Op — Marilla
• The Border — Minister Suzanne Fleischer
• 2007Away from Her — Dr. Fischer
• Heartland — Sarah Craven
• 2007The Lookout — Barbara Pratt
• 2006A Lobster Tale — Martha Brewer
• Angela's Eyes — Lydia Anderson
• At the Hotel — Camille
• 2006Citizen Duane — Bonnie Balfour
• 2005Choice: The Henry Morgentaler Story — Chava Rosenfarb-Morgentaler
• 2005Murder in the Hamptons — Ted's Lawyer
• 2004Irish Eyes — Anne Phelan
• 2004My Brother's Keeper — Helen Woods
• Show Me Yours — Toni Bane
• 2004Some Things That Stay — Liz Anderson
• 2004The Prince & Me — Amy Morgan
• Missing — Mrs. Mastriani
• 2003Penguins Behind Bars — Babs
• 2003The Risen — Amanda Knowles
• 2002Chasing Cain II: Face — Detective Denise McGoogan
• 2002Guilt by Association — Angie
• Puppets Who Kill — Judge
• 2002The Wild Dogs — Natalie
• 24 — Erin Driscoll
• 2001After the Harvest — Amelia Gare
• 2001Chasing Cain — Denise McGoogan
• 2001Hedwig and the Angry Inch — Hansel's Mom
• 2001Tart — Lily Storm
• 2001The Art of Woo — Caterin
• 2000Deeply — Fiona
• 2000Desire — Simone
• Soul Food — Judge Olivia Delaney
• 1999The Girl Next Door — Mary Bradley
• 1999The Life Before This — Nita
• 1998Seeds of Doubt — Jennifer Kingsley
• La Femme Nikita — Madeline, Madeline A.I.
• 1997The Sweet Hereafter — Risa Walker
• 1996Giant Mine — Peggy Witte
• 1996Gotti — Victoria Gotti
• 1996Shoemaker — Anna
• 1996Sweet Angel Mine — Megan
• The Newsroom — Susan
• 1995A Child Is Missing — Agent Lynette Graham
• 1995Hackers — Lauren Murphy
• The Outer Limits — Lynda Tillman
• 1994Jonathan Stone: Threat of Innocence — Deborah Walsh Bradford
• 1994Spanking the Monkey — Susan Aibelli
• Matrix — Marie Sands
• 1993Mood Indigo — Ellen Giancola
• 1992Zebrahead — Phyliss
• 1991The Hitman — Christine De Vera
• 1990Destiny To Order — Thalia / Marla / Nicole
• Grand — Andrea
• Law & Order — Angela Brandt, Miss Hanley
• Island Son — Nina Delaney
• 1989Shannon's Deal — Terry Lomax
• 1989Snake Treaty
• Buck James — Dr. Rebecca Meyer
• Street Legal — Mercedes Puentes, Maria Lopez
• 1987White of the Eye — Anne Mason
• 1986Fortune Dane — Amy Steiner
• 1986Women of Valor — Lt. Helen Prescott
• 1985I Am a Hotel — Suzanne
• Kane & Abel — Zofia Rosnovski
• 1985Murder in Space — Dominica Mastrelli
• The Equalizer — Carla Holden, Taffy Gould
• 1984Best Revenge — Dinah
• The Hitchhiker — Jill Friedlander
• 1983The Keep — Eva Cuza
• 1982The Soldier — Susan Goodman
• 1981Black Mirror — Tina
• 1981Dirty Tricks — Tony
• Hill Street Blues — Prostitute
• 1980Virus — Litha (uncredited)
• 1980War Brides — Norma
• 1979Stone Cold Dead — Olivia Page
• 1978In Praise of Older Women — Mitzi
• 1978Power Play — Donna
• King of Kensington — Mitzi

Appearances as themselves (1)

• 2025A World War II Fairy Tale: The Making of Michael Mann's 'The Keep' — Self (archive footage)