Barbara Eve Harris Biography

Fast Facts

• In 1997, she was nominated for a Gemini Award for her role in the series "Side Effects․"
• Concentrating on theatre and philosophy, earned her B․A․ at the University of Ottawa
• Career began as a dancer in a production of "Follies de Paris" in New York City, leading to her film debut in "Night Magic" (1985) and sparking a longstanding career in film and TV
• Quote: "(On choosing acting over law school) "I headed to New York instead, took the plunge, and so it began․""
• Quote: "(On anyone wanting to pursue an acting career) "Too much potential for disappointment, frustration, unfairness, temptation to compromise yourself, the list goes on․ Too much to endure if you have a choice about it․ Plus, the odds are ridiculous․ Still in? Then know that luck takes you only so far without your backing it up․ Training, commitment, focus, care for your instrument, body, mind, spirit, will form a solid basis for a career․""
• Actress whose work includes "The Amazing Spider-Man" (2012), and TV's "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," "Prison Break" and "Side Effects․"
• Planned to enter law school but opted to pursue her passion for the performing arts, despite admission and scholarship offers