Biography
Janet Wright (March 8, 1945 – November 14, 2016) was an English-born Canadian actress and theatre director. She was best known for her role as Emma Leroy on the Canadian sitcom, Corner Gas. She performed in many film and television shows, and she also acted in, and directed, dozens of theatre productions in Saskatoon, Vancouver, and at the Stratford Festival.
Early Life
Wright was born in Farnborough, Hampshire, England. Wright grew up as the eldest of four siblings (the others being Susan, John, and Anne) who have all participated in Canadian theatre.
Filmography
All 39
Movies 28
TV shows 11
Voice 1
Narrator 1
Emma Leroy
Corner Gas Animated (2018)
TV show
Emma Leroy
Corner Gas: The Movie (2014)
Movie
Trish
The Tall Man (2012)
Movie
7
Grandma Kemp
Ramona and Beezus (2010)
Movie
6.14
Angie - Patty's Mother
Wisegal (2008)
Movie
Jojo Landro
Love and other Dilemmas (2008)
Movie
Stephen King's Kingdom Hospital (2004)
TV show
Emma Leroy
Corner Gas (2004)
TV show
Dr. Fleming
Betrayed (2003)
Movie
A Tale of Two Wives (2003)
Movie
Alice
Émile (2003)
Movie
Bonnie
Monk (2002)
TV show
5.76
Joan Thomas
Framed (2002)
Movie
Coach Olga
Rollerball (2002)
Movie
Ma Franklin
Blackwoods (2001)
Movie
Ma Keller
Lola (2001)
Movie
Sonia
Chasing Cain (2001)
Movie
Dark Angel (2000)
TV show
5.97
Ethel Shatford
The Perfect Storm (2000)
Movie
7
Constance
Redwall The Movie (2000)
Movie
Constance (voice)
Redwall (1999)
TV show
Naomi Bascombe
Mr. Headmistress (1998)
Movie
Emily of New Moon (1998)
TV show
Naomi Bascombe
The Wonderful World of Disney (1997)
TV show
Gladys McKenzie
We the Jury (1996)
Movie
Fran
Beyond the Call (1996)
Movie
Sgt. Sam Thorn
Due South (1994)
TV show
6.55
Maxine
Bordertown Cafe (1992)
Movie
Martha Jane
Christmas Comes to Willow Creek (1987)
Movie
After the Promise (1987)
Movie
Wiseguy (1987)
TV show
6
Fanny
American Gothic (1987)
Movie
Danger Bay (1985)
TV show
Narrator
Turnaround: A Story of Recovery (1984)
Movie
Helen Armstrong
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (1983)
Movie
Brenda
Ladies and Gentlemen, the Fabulous Stains (1982)
Movie
9
Wolfpen Principle (1974)
Movie
Eunice
McCabe & Mrs. Miller (1971)
Movie
3.5
Actress
Obscene House (1969)
Movie
Information
Known for Acting
Gender Female
Birthday 1945-03-08
Deathday 2016-11-14 (71 years old)
Place of birth England, United Kingdom
Citizenships Canada, United Kingdom
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