Merritt Patterson
Patterson attending the TCA Press Tour in 2015.
Born
Whistler, British Columbia, Canada
OccupationActress
Years active2006–present
SpouseJR Ringer (m. 2022)
AwardsCanadian Herbal Essence Teen Model Search (2006)
Merritt Patterson in 2021

Merritt Patterson is a Canadian actress. She had her breakout role in 2013 on the ABC Family Pretty Little Liars spin-off series Ravenswood then went on to play Ophelia Pryce in the E! television series The Royals (2014-2015). Merritt has starred in a number of holiday films for Hallmark Channel and Great American Family. In 2021, Patterson was cast opposite Dave Franco, Daryl Hannah, and Bill Murray in Quibi's miniseries The Now.

Career

Early in her career, Patterson played several recurring roles including her first credit as a recurring guest star on ABC Family series Kyle XY.[1] She then went on to star opposite Debby Ryan in Disney Channel's Radio Rebel.[2] In 2013, Merritt starred as Olivia Matheson in the ABC Family series, Ravenswood.[3]

In 2015, she portrayed Ophelia Pryce, on The Royals,[4][5][6] the first scripted show for E!, opposite Elizabeth Hurley.

In 2016, Patterson was cast in the second season of the Crackle television drama The Art of More, playing Olivia Brukner, the daughter of Dennis Quaid's character.[7]

From 2017 to 2021, Patterson starred in 11 Hallmark Channel and Great American Family movies.[8] In 2018, she starred as Cynthia Applewhite in Universal Pictures feature film Unbroken: Path to Redemption.[9] Merritt was nominated at the Movieguide Awards for Best Supporting Actress and won Best Supporting Actress at the Canadian International Faith & Family Film Festival.[10]

In 2021, Patterson was cast opposite Dave Franco, Daryl Hannah, and Bill Murray in Quibi's TV miniseries The Now.

In 2022, Patterson starred in Catering Christmas for Great American Family opposite Daniel Lissing.[11]

In 2023, Patterson starred in One Perfect Match opposite Joshua Sasse and Twas the Text Before Christmas opposite Trevor Donovan, both for Great American Family.

Filmography

Film

List of acting performances in film
Year Title Role Notes
2009 The Hole Jessica as Merrit Patterson
2010 Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief Pretty Girl #2
2012 Rufus Tracy
2014 Kid Cannabis Nicole Greffard
Wolves Angelina Timmins
Primary Sara Jasper
2018 Unbroken: Path to Redemption Cynthia Zamperini [12][13]
2022 Heatwave Eve Crane

Television

List of acting performances in television
Year Title Role Notes
2006 Kyle XY Ashleigh Redmond Episodes: "Diving In", "Endgame"
2009 Supernatural Cheerleader Episode: "After School Special"
2010 Life Unexpected Nicole Episode: "Bong Intercepted"
2011 The Troop Miranda Episode: "This Bird You Cannot Change"
Iron Invader Claire Television film (Syfy)
2012 The Pregnancy Project Maddie Television film (Lifetime)
Radio Rebel Stacy DeBane Television film (Disney Channel)
The Selection Ashley Brouillette Unsold television pilot[14]
2013–2014 Ravenswood Olivia Matheson Main role[15]
2014-2015 Damaged Taran Hathaway Television film (Lifetime)
The Royals Ophelia Pryce Main role (season 1)
2016 Motive Liz Kerr Episode: "Natural Selection"
The Art of More Olivia Brukner Main role (season 2)
2017 Bad Date Chronicles Leigh Rynes Television film (PixL)
A Royal Winter Maggie Marks Television film (Hallmark)
The Christmas Cottage Lacey Quinn Television film (Hallmark)[16]
2018 Wedding March 4: Something Old, Something New Abby Russo Television film (Hallmark)[17]
Christmas at the Palace Katie Hendricks Television film (Hallmark)[18]
2019 Picture a Perfect Christmas Sophie Griffiths Television film (Hallmark)[19]
Forever in My Heart Jenna Television film (Hallmark)[20]
2020 Chateau Christmas Margot Hammond Television film (Hallmark)
2021 Gingerbread Miracle Maya Television film (Hallmark)
Jingle Bell Princess Princess Amelia Television film (GAC Family)
The Now April Television miniseries, 3 episodes
2022 Catering Christmas Molly Frost Television film (Great American Family)[21]
2023 One Perfect Match Lucy Marks Television film (Great American Family)
Twas the Text Before Christmas Addie Television film (Great American Family)

References

  1. ^ "Merritt Patterson". TVGuide.com. Retrieved 2023-12-12.
  2. ^ Smith, Craig. "Radio Rebel | Ultimate Movie Guide | Details, News and Videos". Disney News. Retrieved 2023-12-12.
  3. ^ https://www.hallmarkchannel.com/wedding-march-4-something-old-something-new/cast/merritt-patterson
  4. ^ "Merritt Patterson Joins E! Series The Royals". Deadline Hollywood. June 5, 2014. Retrieved August 25, 2015.
  5. ^ Collie, Ashley Jude (March 13, 2015). "Sex, drugs, rock and royalty: Canadian Merritt Patterson on making The Royals". Toronto Star. Retrieved March 30, 2015.
  6. ^ "The Royals' Merritt Patterson Gives the Scoop on Life as a Gypsy, Her Favorite Shows and Much More on The Royals | E! News UK". E! News. March 10, 2015.
  7. ^ Petski, Denise (June 21, 2016). "Merritt Patterson Joins The Art of More Season 2 Cast". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 16, 2016.
  8. ^ "Merritt Patterson". TVGuide.com. Retrieved 2023-12-12.
  9. ^ "Unbroken: Path to Redemption". Universal Pictures. Retrieved 2023-12-12.
  10. ^ https://www.facebook.com/765716210244820/posts/pfbid02pTFXT9uf1mE2MXtxxvfPXdz9yoeCToP1rtjvF9CFSiJKQBNGkL3YmEWMZWpS6xFUl/
  11. ^ https://www.greatamericanfamily.com/movie/catering-christmas/
  12. ^ Military.com (September 13, 2018). "Stars Samuel Hunt and Merritt Patterson Talk About 'Unbroken: Path to Redemption'". Military.com. Retrieved July 18, 2019.
  13. ^ "Movie Review: Unbroken: Path to Redemption". Austin Chronicle. September 13, 2018.
  14. ^ Goldberg, Lesley (May 17, 2012). "Upfronts 2012: CW Redeveloping Hunger Games-Esque Pilot The Selection". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 25, 2015. While the pilot, which was among the early front-runners to land a series order at the network lost steam and didn't make the among the network's five pickups...
  15. ^ "'Pretty Little Liars' Spinoff 'Ravenswood' Adds New Regular (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. May 7, 2013. Retrieved July 18, 2019.
  16. ^ Dwilson, Stephanie Dube (December 9, 2017). "Hallmark's 'The Christmas Cottage': Time, Cast, Discussion & Photos". Heavy.
  17. ^ Dwilson, Stephanie Dube (June 23, 2018). "Hallmark's 'Wedding March 4': Learn All About the Cast & Movie". Heavy.
  18. ^ Dwilson, Stephanie Dube (November 22, 2018). "Where Was Hallmark's 'Christmas at the Palace' Filmed? Is San Senova Real?". Heavy.com. Retrieved July 18, 2019.
  19. ^ Mistretta, Amy (July 16, 2019). "2019 Hallmark Christmas Movies: A First Look Preview Special". Soaps.com. Retrieved July 18, 2019.
  20. ^ Monaco, Rachel (September 7, 2019). "Hallmark Channel News: 'Forever In My Heart' Continues Romance Filled Saturdays In September". celebratingthesoaps.com. Retrieved October 4, 2019.
  21. ^ White, Brett (October 29, 2022). "Catering Christmas on Great American Family, Where Merritt Patterson Caters a Holiday Gala". Decider.com. Retrieved October 31, 2022.

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