Michelle Nicole Harrison (née Johnston; born March 24, 1975) is an American film and television actress, known as Kate Henry in Wild Roses (2009) and several characters in The Flash (2014).
Early life and career Michelle Harrison was born on March 24, 1975, as Michelle Nicole Johnston in Puyallup, Washington. She made her screen debut in 1999, marking the beginning of a long and diverse career in television and film. Harrison’s early work included supporting roles in a variety of TV series, such as Dead Man's Gun, Poltergeist: The Legacy, and Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show. Harrison studied acting at the Circle in the Square Theatre School, New York City.
In 2000, she played Crane's assistant in The Guilty, the same year she starred in an episode of Cold Squad. She appeared in the films Pressure (2002), Paycheck (2003), and The Invisible (2007).
In 2008, she played a recurring role as Julie Reichert, in the Lifetime Movie Network television miniseries The Capture of the Green River Killer. In 2009, she secured a main role as Kate, the oldest daughter of the Henry family in the CBC Television cowboy drama series Wild Roses. In 2010, she appeared in an episode of Supernatural. In 2012, she played a Recurring role as Jessica in Emily Owens, M.D..
In 2013, she landed a supporting role as Nora Allen and look-alike doppelgängers in The CW series The Flash. She starred alongside Steven Weber in Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Original film Tom Dick & Harriett as Harriett Fellows, and again the same year in The Mystery Cruise with co-star Gail O'Grady.
In 2014, Harrison had a recurring role on the Syfy series Continuum.
Personal life Michelle Harrison is married to fellow Canadian actor Matthew Harrison who is also an acting coach. The couple have two sons and reside on Bowen Island, British Columbia. In August 2025, Harrison announced via her Instagram account that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer and was undergoing treatment.
Filmography
Film YearTitleRoleNotes1999CoffeeBeautiful womanShort film 2000The GuiltyCrane's assistantMr. Fortune's SmileMary2002PressureSara Loughlin2003PaycheckJane 2005Come As You AreCrystalThe Merry Ghost of SummervilleJuniperShort filmCapoteBabe PaleyUncredited 2007The InvisibleDetective Kate TunneyIn the Name of the KingHysterical womanGood Luck ChuckAnisha Carpenter2008ElegySecond student2009Love HappensCynthia2010AltitudeSara's mother2011Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick RulesWealthy Woman 2012Hit 'n StrumStephanieTriangleShelley (voice)Short film2014Cruel and UnusualDoris2015CircularMotherShort film2016Stagecoach: The Texas Jack StoryLaura Lee Reed2017Fifty Shades DarkerAuction bidder 2018Fifty Shades FreedRhian FlynnFreaksNancy ReedThe Prodigal DadMary2021Warrior of Eight FlagsPre-production2023re: UnitingRachel2025RobertHannahShort film
Television YearTitleRoleNotesRef1999Dead Man's GunHannah DevryEpisode: "The Phrenologist"Poltergeist: The LegacyClaireUncreditedEpisode: "Forget Me Not"First WaveMelissaEpisode: "The Apostles"2000Cold SquadMelindaEpisode: "Death By Intent: Part 2"Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV ShowAllisonEpisode: "Honey, It's an Interplanetary, Extraordinary Life"Secret Agent ManStaffer #1Episode: "From Prima With Love"Hollywood Off-RampJane2 episodesSo WeirdHeatherEpisode: "Earth 101"2001Stargate SG-1AssistantEpisode: "Absolute Power"Dodson's JourneyKristinTelevision filmThe Outer LimitsGabrielle PaceEpisode: "Alien Shop"Snow White: The Fairest of Them AllLady in waiting #1Television film2002Romantic Comedy 101SabrinaTelevision filmBeyond Belief: Fact or FictionJeannieEpisode: "Mail Order Degree"First ShotCourtney RobinsonTelevision filmThe Dead ZoneAstronomerEpisode: "Shaman"John DoeAll American GirlEpisode: "Doe Re: Me"The Twilight ZoneKelly FreedEpisode: "Hunted"2003A Crime of PassionVirginia HarringtonTelevision filmOut of OrderCrista6 episodesLucky 7MayaTelevision film2003-2004AndromedaFemale guide android2 episodes2004Tru CallingMichelle Carey2 episodesThe Legend of Butch & SundanceMary Margaret PlaceTelevision film2005Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of Mork & MindyValerie VelardiTelevision filmThe Wonderful World of DisneyPrincess #12Episode: "Once Upon a Mattress"2006NCISRanger Bobbi HendricksEpisode: "Ravenous"HouseNicole BallardEpisode: "All In"Cold CaseLorena "Lo" KinneyEpisode "The Hen House"SavedJill NeuworthEpisode: "Triage"2005, 2008The L WordMara Atwood, Lauren / Helen2 episodes2007Luna: Spirit of the WhaleJane KimballTelevision film2008The Capture of the Green River KillerJulie Reichert2 episodes2009Wild RosesKate HenryMain role; 13 episodesHeld HostageRoseTelevision filmFringeNatalie DancickEpisode: "Earthling"VMary FaulknerEpisode: "A Bright New Day"2010SupernaturalDr. Erica CartwrightEpisode: "Sam, Interrupted"Lying to Be PerfectLori DiGrigioTelevision filmEurekaLily MorganEpisode: "I'll Be Seeing You"Stargate UniverseRachelEpisode: "Visitation" 2011NormalLinleigh BlackmoreTelevision filmEndgameBeatrice WychwoodEpisode: "The Caffeine Hit"2012Seattle SuperstormCarolyn GatesTelevision filmEmily Owens, M.D.JessicaRecurring role; 4 episodes 2013Survival CodeAlison FreemontTelevision filmTom Dick & HarrietHarriet FellowsTelevision filmArctic AirDelilah FuryEpisode: "Hell Hath No FuryThe Carpenter's MiracleSarah QuinnTelevision filmThe Mystery CruiseRegan ReillyTelevision film 2014ContinuumDiana Bolton5 episodesMr. MiracleCelesteTelevision filmOnly HumanValerieTelevision film2014–2023The FlashNora Allen, Joan Williams, Speed ForceRecurring role; 29 episodes2015MotiveLisa WyattEpisode: "Frampton Comes Alive"2016Murder, She BakedVanessa Quinn / Melanie Quinn"Murder, She Baked: A Peach Cobbler Mystery" 2017The MagiciansDr. HigginsEpisode: "Cheat Day"Hailey Dean MysteryPam Finan"Hailey Dean Mystery: Deadly Estate" 2018Take TwoMadsEpisode: "Take Two"Garage Sale MysterySandy"Garage Sale Mystery: Picture a Murder"2018-2019When Calls the HeartGeorgia Pardell2 episodes 2019Morning Show MysteriesStacey Walker"Morning Show Mysteries: Death by Design"Darrow & DarrowLt. Sarah Lang"Witness to Murder: A Darrow Mystery"Aurora Teagarden MysteriesKelly Stevens"Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Heist and Seek"2020The Christmas HouseKathleenTelevision film2022Big Sky RiverCasey ElfmanHallmark Movie2025Family LawAmy BowmanEpisode: "Take My Advice"
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