Emily Hampshire

Emily Hampshire is a Canadian-American actress recognized for her versatile performances across film and television, including her Gemini Award-winning work and notable roles in ‘Schitt’s Creek’ and ’12 Monkeys’. After commencing her professional acting career in 1996, Emily Hampshire quickly established herself as a versatile talent across Canadian film and television. Her early film credits include Angelina in the 1998 romantic comedy Boy Meets Girl and Vivienne in the 2006 drama Snow Cake. Hampshire also garnered acclaim for her voice work, notably as Misery in the animated series Ruby Gloom (2006–2008), Diana Barry in Anne of Green Gables: The Animated Series, and Chloe Crashman in Carl².

Her compelling work continued with a leading role as Rebecca Morgan in the EPIX/MGM+ horror series Chapelwaite in 2021. Further demonstrating her creative breadth, she made a notable appearance in The Tragically Hip’s music video ‘Not Necessary’ that same year. Most recently, Emily Hampshire has taken on the leading role of Rose Mason in the Amazon Prime Video series The Rig, which premiered in 2023 and is currently ongoing. Expanding her creative endeavors beyond acting, she co-wrote the graphic novel Amelia Aierwood – Basic Witch, which was published in 2023, cementing her status as a multi-faceted artist with a robust and dynamic career trajectory.