Biography
Kate Trotter (born February 5, 1953) is a Canadian film, television and stage actress. Her television roles include appearances in Wild Roses, Covert Affairs, Lost Girl, The Newsroom, Paradise Falls, Earth: Final Conflict, Kung Fu: The Legend Continues, The Jane Show, Republic of Doyle, Blue Murder, Murdoch Mysteries and Sue Thomas F.B. Eye, while her film roles have included Beyond Borders, Joshua Then and Now, Murder in the Hamptons, Murder in Space, Taking a Chance on Love, Clarence and Tru Love. She won a Gemini Award for Guest Actress in a Dramatic Series in 2003 for Blue Murder. Her stage roles have included Miss Havisham in Great Expectations, Madge Kendal in The Elephant Man, Alma in Summer and Smoke, Juliet in Romeo and Juliet, Hermione in The Winter's Tale, Katie in Quiet in the Land and Ann Whitfield in Man and Superman. She has been a three-time Dora Mavor Moore Award winner for her stage roles. In addition to her own acting, Trotter has also taught acting at George Brown College and the Armstrong Studio, and works as a professional communication coach.
Acted in 65
2020s
- 2026
The Spirit of Halloween
Becky
- 2024
- 2023
Miracle in Bethlehem, PA
Hannah
- 2022
Midnight at the Paradise
Charmaine
- 2021
2010s
- 2019
The Christmas Club
Barb
- 2017
- 2015
- 2013
- 2012
- 2011
- 2010
Vacation with Derek
Felicia
When Love Is Not Enough: The Lois Wilson Story
Helen Griffiths
2000s
- 2009
- 2008
- 2007
- 2006
Cheaters' Club
Detective Rollins
The Jane Show
Stella · 26 episodes
- 2005
Murder in the Hamptons
Neighbor
- 2004
Plain Truth
Sarah Fitch
Lives of the Saints
Mrs. Amherst · 1 episode
The Murdoch Mysteries: Except the Dying
Donalda Rhodes
- 2003
Fallen Angel
Callie
- 2002
Master Spy: The Robert Hanssen Story
Vivian Hanssen · 2 episodes
1990s
- 1999
Free Fall
Widow
- 1997
Marie Curie: More Than Meets the Eye
Maria Skłodowska-Curie
- 1996
Golden Will: The Silken Laumann Story
Mrs. Laumann
- 1995
Family of Cops
Mrs. Novacek #1
- 1994
- 1993
Stratford Festival: Romeo and Juliet
Lady Capulet
- 1991
- 1990
Clarence
Rachel Logan
1980s
- 1987
A Conspiracy of Love
Judge
Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future
Vi · 1 episode
- 1986
Connection
Movie
- 1985
Joshua Then and Now
Jane Trimble
Murder in Space
Pamela Cooper
- 1984
That's My Baby!
Movie
- 1983
Philip Marlowe, Private Eye
Irma Dean · 1 episode
- 1981
Threshold
Mrs. Anderson
The Plouffe Family
Suzan Connely
No release date
Lion of Ain-Jaloot
Movie
Appearances1
2000s
- 2003
City of Ruins: The Halifax Explosion
Narrator