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Amy Price-Francis Biography

Birth Name:Amy Elizabeth Price-Francis

Birth Place:England

Profession Actress

Fast Facts

  • Won an ACTRA Toronto Award for Outstanding Performance for "King" in 2012
  • Was nominated for a Gemini Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Continuing Leading Dramatic Role for "King" in 2013
  • Graduated from the National Theatre School of Canada with a degree in Acting
  • Made her screen acting debut in the TV series "The Mystery Files of Shelby Woo" in 1998
  • Quote: "I never was inspired to become an actress until I became one․ Although my [high school] teacher [who encouraged her acting], and many other angels along the way, are great sources of inspiration in my life, which of course bleeds over to the work․"
  • Best known for her role as Jessica King in "King" and as Melissa Banks in "The Cleaner․"
  • Has had recurring roles as Amy in "Little Men," Mel Porter in "Tracker," and Sarah Barnaby in "Rumours," among others

Awards

  • 2012ACTRA Toronto Award-Outstanding Performance - Female: winner
  • 2013Canadian Screen Award-Best Performance by an Actress in a Continuing Leading Dramatic Role: nominated