B.J. Harrison is an actress who portrayed Mrs. Bass in the Netflix adaptation of A Series of Unfortunate Events.
Biography[]
BJ Harrison was born in Southern California and won her first art award from the Los Angeles Unified School District at the age of 10. She was college educated in business and data processing before opening an Esthetics business in Beverly Hills, which she operated for twelve years.
During these years, she had the opportunity to work with many clients in and around the film, television and music industry. She also had the opportunity to work on shoots for nail polish campaigns for Max Factor. When not at work, she would always find time for what she is passionate about; painting, and exhibiting her art. She became known locally for her paintings, as well as her “wearable” art.
BJ spent several years between Vancouver and Los Angeles. After she and her husband, Brian, settled permanently in Vancouver with their young daughters, art took a back seat for a few years as she made raising the daughters her priority. BJ started creating wearable art again, as she could do this while raising her children. Before long, a community of families — especially the kids — were wearing art by BJ.
Then, ‘Hollywood North’ crossed her path. A local casting agent who had noticed BJ over a period of time asked if she had ever considered acting. Having been around the industry but not really ‘in it’ while living in Los Angeles, she decided to give a try. The rest is history! BJ now has extensive credits to her name in film, television, voice- over, and in U.S and Canadian national commercials.
Although she finds great joy in acting, BJ now has more time to indulge in her absolute passion, painting! Her influences come from many sources, including artists Norman Greenwald, Ernie Barnes and Frank Lee Miller. Her current work — acrylic and mixed media on panel — is inspired by nature, especially the beautiful coast of British Columbia. The panels are built by her husband, Brian, at Boffo Creations.
BJ’s work is sold privately in Canada and internationally.[1]
Filmography[]
Film[]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Beyond Betrayal | Judge | |
| 1995 | Dangerous Intentions | Woman Customer #B | |
| 1996 | Black Jack: The Movie | Additional Voices | English Version Voice |
| 1996 | Airport In | Jill | |
| 1996 | For Hope | Shawniqua | |
| 1996 | An Unexpected Family | Court Clerk | |
| 1997 | Intensity | Carmen Trevaine | |
| 1997 | Love in Another Town | ||
| 1997 | The Christmas List | Liz | |
| 1998 | Nightmare Street | Nurse | |
| 1998 | Circle of Deceit | Nurse | |
| 1998 | I've Been Waiting for You | librarian | |
| 1998 | MaxQ | Emily | |
| 1999 | Resurrection | Suzanne | |
| 2000 | 2gether | Moderator Spelling Bee | |
| 2000 | Crash and Byrnes | Scientist | |
| 2001 | A Girl Thing | Driver #1 | |
| 2002 | Ddamaged Care | Brothers receptionist | |
| 2003 | 1st to Die | Woman at Bus Stop | |
| 2004 | Jack | ER Nurse | |
| 2005 | Edison | Judge | |
| 2005 | Chasing Christmas | Secretary | |
| 2006 | Flight 93 | Wanda Green | |
| 2006 | Family in Hiding | Judge Jarvis | |
| 2007 | Witness to Murder | Principal Myers | |
| 2007 | Critical | Dr. Maureen Jefferson | Short |
| 2008 | Dim Sum Funeral | Woman at Funeral | |
| 2008 | Amber Alert: Terror on the Highway | Carla | |
| 2009 | Helen | Head Nurse | |
| 2009 | High Noon | Maa Bee | |
| 2009 | Mr. Troop Mom | Foreperson - Jury | |
| 2009 | 2012 | Woman Comforting Child | |
| 2010 | Tooth Fairy | Amnesia Aunt | |
| 2010 | Freshman Father | Mrs. Kuwal | |
| 2010 | Triple Dog | Study Hall Teacher | |
| 2011 | And Baby Will Fall | Labor Nurse | |
| 2011 | Best Player | Public Librarian | |
| 2011 | Rise of the Planet of the Apes | Dottie | |
| 2012 | Rags | Woman on Bus | |
| 2012 | Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days | Dry Cleaner | |
| 2012 | The Factory | Waitress | |
| 2013 | Twist of Faith | Alix | |
| 2014 | Flowers in the Attic | Sarah | |
| 2014 | For Better or for Worse | Betty | |
| 2014 | The Memory Book | Older Woman | |
| 2014 | Santa Hunters | Grandma | |
| 2015 | Reluctant Witness | Dr. Warner | |
| 2015 | The Christmas Note | Laurie | |
| 2016 | Anything for Love | Mildred | |
| 2016 | Pretty Little Addict | Judge | |
| 2016 | The Wilding | Principal | |
| 2017 | Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Higher Ground | Violet | |
| 2017 | The Mechanics of Love | Anna | |
| 2017 | Entanglement | Pharmacist | |
| 2017 | Drink Slay Love | Secretary | |
| 2017 | Crash Pad | Ella | |
| 2017 | The Christmas Calendar | Pearl | |
| 2018 | Boundaries | Mary | |
| 2018 | Marrying Mr. Darcy | Stella | |
| 2018 | Road to Christmas | Claire | |
| 2018 | Christmas in Evergreen: Letters to Santa | Daisy | |
| 2019 | Easter Under Wraps | Lyla Purdy | |
| 2019 | Love, Take Two | Patricia Myers | |
| 2019 | Two Turtle Doves | Ethel | |
| 2019 | Holiday Hearts | Mrs. Conway | |
| 2019 | You Light Up My Christmas | Leonna | |
| 2020 | Endless | Auntie |
Television[]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Neon Rider | One Episode | |
| 1994-1997 | The X-Files | Hannah / Clerk | |
| 1998 | NightMan | Executive Secretary | One Episode |
| 1999 | The Outer Limits | Administrator | One Episode |
| 1999 | The Crow: Stairway to Heaven | Jury Foreman | One Episode |
| 2000 | Seven Days | Grandma Walker | One Episode |
| 2000 | Hollywood Off-Ramp | One Episode | |
| 2001 | The Chris Isaak Show | Nurse Connie | One Episode |
| 2002 | Just Cause | Nurse | One Episode |
| 2002 | Da Vinci's Inquest | Nurse #2 | One Episode |
| 2003 | Battlestar Galactica | Woman #3 | |
| 2004 | Tru Calling | Tackled Woman | One Episode |
| 2004 | Huff | Eva Brill | One Episode |
| 2005 | Cold Squad | Judge | One Episode |
| 2006 | Blade: The Series | Viola - 2006 | |
| 2008 | Stargate: Atlantis | Female Merchant | One Episode |
| 2008 | Cold Blood | Julie / Terry Flick | |
| 2009 | Kyle XY | Prickly Official | One Episode |
| 2009 | The Guard | Holly | One Episode |
| 2010 | Human Target | Judge Heard | One Episode |
| 2010 | Fringe | Nurse 2 | One Episode |
| 2010 | Supernatural | Shapeshifter Supermarket Woman | One Episode |
| 2011 | The Killing | Judge Corey | One Episode |
| 2012 | Psych | Bea Gamble | One Episode |
| 2012 | Fairly Legal | Elevator Person #2 | One Episode |
| 2013 | Rogue | Grandma Fleming | |
| 2014 | Witches of East End | Hospital Administrator | One Episode |
| 2015 | Wayward Pines | Receptionist | One Episode |
| 2015 | The Whispers | Receptionist | One Episode |
| 2016 | Lucifer | Doctor | One Episode |
| 2016 | Zoo | Grandmother | One Episode |
| 2016 | Chesapeake Shores | Mariah Walsh | One Episode |
| 2016 | Motive | Ivy Bolen | One Episode |
| 2017 | When We Rise | Bobbi's Mother | One Episode |
| 2017 | Imposters | Sue / Receptionist at Bank | |
| 2017 | Loudermilk | Cutter's Mom | |
| 2018 | Beyond | Miss Hayley | |
| 2018 | Life Sentence | Nurse Donna | One Episode |
| 2018 | Take Two | Dahlia Cruz | One Episode |
| 2018 | Riverdale | Gloria | One Episode |
| 2018-2019 | A Series of Unfortunate Events | Mrs. Bass | |
| 2018-2019 | Chilling Adventures of Sabrina | Mrs. Curtis / Librarian |
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