Karin Konoval ( ;"The X-Files Panel – New York Comic Con 2017" at 14:33 born June 4, 1961) is a Canadian-American actress who has appeared in theatre, numerous TV series and supporting lead roles in many feature films. Her screen credits include Maurice the Orangutan in Rise of the Planet of the Apes, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, and War for the Planet of the Apes, recurring roles in Snowpiercer and The Good Doctor, and the lead role of Mary Leonard in Cable Beach.
Early life Konoval was born in Baltimore, Maryland, and raised in Canada in Edmonton, Alberta. She trained as a dancer until she was 16. She graduated from the University of Alberta with a Bachelor of Arts, studying English and Theatre History. She relocated to Vancouver to attend theatre school in 1981 for two years.
Other projects Besides acting she also paints, writes short stories and she designed choreography and sound for theatre productions.
Author Her writing has appeared in anthologies and magazines, including Exact Fare Only II (Anvil Press), Other Voices (Alberta literary anthology), Playboard magazine, The Courier and Live To Imagine (writing contest anthology). It has been broadcast on CBC radio. She wrote and illustrated her first book "Jeffrey Takes a Walk in December" in 2015.
Filmography
Film +YearTitleRoleNote1986FirefighterFire Department Secretary1993For the Love of My Child: The Anissa Ayala StoryDance InstructorDouble, Double, Toil and TroubleWitch #21994Spoils of WarLady in Street1995When the Vows BreakClerk SybillEbbieEbbie's mother1996Maternal InstinctsHospital Receptionist1997AlibiJudge Rawlings1998Circle of DeceitTherapistThe AlleyWomanShort1999In a Class of His OwnMrs. Escobar2000DeadlockedMrs. NovaloMy 5 WivesJanet2001The Whole ShebangGum Smackin WomanUncreditedSnow White: The Fairest of Them AllCroneThe Miracle of the CardsEditorOff SeasonMona SanchezThe Heart DepartmentReceptionistSilicon FolliesInterviewer2002The StickupDr. AlvarezWe'll Meet AgainMarta Jones2004Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters UnleashedAggie WilkinsThe LifeBrenda ReillyCable BeachMary Leonard2005Alone In The DarkSister ClaraSaving MillyAnnie VillarealUncredited14 HoursDr. Estrada2006A Little Thing Called MurderJudgeThe Stranger GameSusan CopelandBlack ChristmasConstance LenzWhat Have You Done?: The Remaking of 'Black Christmas''' |Billy's Mother / Herself |Documentary |- |Eulogy|Rose |Short |- | rowspan="3" |2007 |Seventeen and Missing|Helen Vetter
|In the Land of Women|Dr. Ida Rosen
|Unthinkable|Dr. Miriam Post
| rowspan="4" |2008 |The Quality of Life|Constable Lacey
|Mail Order Bride|Mrs. Vaughn
|The Boy Next Door|Lillian
|Christmas Town|Roxie
| rowspan="2" |2009 |American Pie Presents: The Book of Love|Store Manager
|2012|Sally (President's Secretary)
| rowspan="2" |2010 |Diary of a Wimpy Kid |Mrs. Irvine
|Elopement|Gillian Drummond
|2011 |Rise of the Planet of the Apes|Maurice / Court Clerk
| rowspan="4" |2012 |The Eleventh Victim|Art Teacher
|It's Christmas, Carol!|Older Carol
|The Movie Out Here|Edith
|Anything But Christmas|Emilia
| rowspan="3" |2014 |Dawn of the Planet of the Apes|Maurice
|Step Up: All In|Ana
|The Christmas Secret|Mrs. Meredith
| rowspan="2" |2015 |R.L. Stine's Monsterville: Cabinet of Souls|Ms. Sarkosian
|Signed, Sealed, Delivered: The Impossible Dream|Chairwoman
|2016 |Cradle of Lies|Cynthia
| rowspan="4" |2017 |War for the Planet of the Apes|Maurice
|Woody Woodpecker|Barbara Krum
|Maternal Instinct|Lois
|FTL|Sarah Johns |Short |- |2018 |Solve for X: Constructing Season 11|Herself |Documentary |- |2019 |Republic of Sarah|Judge Paula Judge
|2020 |Close Up|Martine
|2024 |Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes''MauriceCameo
Television +YearTitleRoleNote1987–199121 Jump StreetWaitress / Nurse3 episodes1989WiseguyGloriaEpisode: "Where's the Money?"1990Danger BayAudrey PikeEpisode: "Hijacked"1991Max GlickStella Porretta4 episodes1993The CommishHamburger Stand Manager / Christine Harrison2 episodes1993–1994ExosquadAdditional Voices12 episodes1995–2018The X FilesLittle Judy Poundstone / Little Chucky Poundstone / Mrs. Peacock / Madame Zelma3 episodes1996SlidersFortune TellerEpisode: "Into the Mystic"TwoProsecutorEpisode: "A.D."Adventures in ParentingRiley and Megan's mother / Mother2 episodes1996–1999The SentinelNancy2 episodesPoltergeist: The LegacyGypsy Woman / Woman #12 episodes1997–1998MillenniumDr. Angela Horvath / Woman3 episodes1998Cold SquadIris Turin2 episodesThe Outer LimitsSarahEpisode: "Lithia"Dead Man's GunWomanEpisode: "The Trapper"1998–2003Da Vinci's InquestLinda Saltwyn / Madeline / Julie Parks4 episodes1999Aftershock: Earthquake in New YorkFEMA Official2 episodesBeggars and ChoosersWife1 episodeYou, Me and the Kids2 episodes2000Strange WorldDr. Karen Michaels1 episode2002Beyond Belief: Fact or FictionMargaret Walker1 episodeJust CauseJudge Franklin1 episode2002–2003John DoeBeehive3 episodes2003Stargate SG-1Dr. Sandy Van Densen1 episodeRomeo!Mrs. Landers1 episode2003–2004Dead ZoneSylvia Tesich2 episodes2004Century CityJudge Wallenstein1 episodeThe 4400Dr. Emily Sanford1 episode2004–2005Tru CallingDetective / Head Nurse2 episodes2005ReunionDoctor Polson1 episode2006Da Vinci's City HallMartha Mellors1 episodeGodiva'sDr. Balfour2 episodesThe EvidenceJan McGee1 episodeBlade: The SeriesMina1 episodeSavedDr. Fish / ER Doctor2 episodesMen in TreesMiss Frankel1 episode2007The L WordDee Dee1 episodeTin ManWicked Witch3 episodesThe Virgin of Akron, OhioZelda1 episode2008PsychPamela1 episodeRobson ArmsMarg1 episodeStargate: AtlantisSecond in Command1 episode2009The Good WifeMrs. Duretsky1 episode2009–2013SupernaturalRuth / Mrs. Curry2 episodes2010Hiccups Marsha1 episodeTower PrepNurse3 episodes2011FringeDr. Christine Albright1 episode2011–2012R.L. Stine's The Haunting HourOld Gresilda / Mrs. Hollinger / Mrs. Biazevich4 episodes2012Level UpRhea1 episode2013ContinuumElena1 episode2014IntrudersBobbi Zimmerman3 episodesGarage Sale MysteriesLouise1 episode 2015BackstromLouise Hanley1 episode 2015MotiveLorraine1 episode 2015ArrowDr. Vaca1 episode 2015; 2023When Calls the HeartAgatha2 episodes 2015Minority ReportLynn Dravecky1 episode 2015iZombieDr. Erving1 episode2016Bates MotelKaraEpisode: "A Danger to Himself and Others"TravelersMrs. Bloom1 episodeLuciferJudge Vicky Estrada1 episode2017The MagiciansKitchen Witch1 episodeThe ExorcistSister Dolores3 episodesDirk Gently's Holistic Detective AgencyFrija Dengdamor5 episodes2018BeyondDr. Coleman2 episodesTake TwoMelanie Ray1 episode2018–2020The Good DoctorDeena Petringa13 episodes2019SupergirlSenator Granberry1 episodeCharmedElder Robinson1 episodeThe Twilight ZoneAidia1 episode2020–2022The Baby-Sitters ClubEsme Porter / Morbidda Destiny2020–2024SnowpiercerDr. PeltonRecurring, 30 episodes2021Big SkyPenelope Denesuk3 episodes2023Schmigadoon!Female Barfly6 episodes
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