Lara Jean Chorostecki
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Lara Jean Chorostecki (born 24 September 1984) is a Canadian actress[1] known for her role as Fredricka "Freddie" Lounds in the American psychological thriller–horror television series Hannibal, and as Sergeant Krystina Breeland on the critically acclaimed Canadian series X Company.
Early life
Chorostecki was born in Brampton, Ontario, and attended Mayfield Secondary School.[2] Chorostecki's father worked in a bank and her mother was a French teacher.[3] She is of Polish and Scottish descent.[4][5] She has a brother.[6]
Career
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Chorostecki became interested in acting after seeing Les Misérables when she was eight years old.[4][6] She performed at the Stratford Festival for a number of years.[3][7] Chorostecki was the youngest ever person to be accepted into the Birmingham Conservatory for Classical Theatre Training in Stratford, Ontario.[8] She earned a Masters in Classical Acting in London, England at The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama.[8]
Early in her career, Chorostecki had series regular roles in the Starz series Camelot and the Canadian comedy Dan for Mayor as well as a recurring role in The Listener and the BBC America series Copper.[9]
In 2013, Chorostecki starred in the Canadian romantic comedy film Please Kill Mr. Know It All.[10] She plays journalist Fredricka "Freddie" Lounds in the NBC drama Hannibal.[11]
In 2014, Chorostecki began filming a series regular role on the CBC World War II drama X Company, where she plays Sergeant Krystina Breeland.[12][13]
In 2016, Chorostecki was cast in the recurring role of Beth MacLeish on the ABC political drama series Designated Survivor, which premiered in the fall of the same year.[14]
In 2018, she starred in the Canadian drama Nose to Tail, alongside Aaron Abrams.[15][16]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Loving Loretta | Trish | Short film |
| 2012 | Antiviral | Michelle | |
| 2013 | Please Kill Mr. Know It All | Sally | |
| 2015 | Renaissance | Kris | |
| 2015 | Barn Wedding | Jacquie | |
| 2015 | The Masked Saint | Michelle | |
| 2016 | Joseph & Mary | Mary | |
| 2018 | Nose to Tail | Chloe | |
| 2019 | Hammer | Debbie | |
| 2021 | Nightmare Alley | Louise Hoately | |
| 2023 | The King Tide | Grace |
Television films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Roxy Hunter and the Mystery of the Moody Ghost | Young Estelle | |
| 2008 | Charlie & Me | Older Casey | |
| 2010 | The 19th Wife | Ann Eliza Young | |
| 2019 | Crossword Mysteries: Proposing Murder | Christina Blake | Hallmark movie |
| 2019 | Christmas 9 to 5 | Mia Desmond | Lifetime movie |
| 2021 | A Date with Danger | Nikki | Lifetime movie |
Television series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Doc | Deena | Episode: "Breaking Away" |
| 2006 | 72 Hours: True Crime | Pam Constable | Episode: "Frenzy" |
| 2007 | Degrassi: The Next Generation | Molly | Episode: "Free Fallin': Part 2" |
| 2009 | The Listener | Maya | 7 episodes |
| 2009 | The Border | Kim Norton | Episode: "Dark Ride" |
| 2010 | Republic of Doyle | Emma | Episode: "The Return of the Grievous Angel" |
| 2010 | Dan for Mayor | Charlie | 13 episodes |
| 2011 | Camelot | Bridget | 7 episodes |
| 2012 | Beauty and the Beast | Iris | Episode: "All In" |
| 2012–2013 | Copper | Sybil O'Brien | 5 episodes |
| 2013 | Lost Girl | Ianka | Episode: "Of All the Gin Joints" |
| 2013–2015 | Hannibal | Freddie Lounds | 13 episodes |
| 2014 | Haven | Amy Potter | 2 episodes |
| 2015–2017 | X Company | Krystina Breeland | 24 episodes |
| 2015 | We Are Disorderly | Hallie | Episode: "Our Dog" |
| 2016–2017 | Designated Survivor | Beth MacLeish | 7 episodes |
| 2016 | Houdini and Doyle | Clara Reid | Episode: "Necromanteion" |
| 2016 | American Gothic | Molly | Episode: "Nighthawks" |
| 2018 | Killjoys | Charlie Volford | Episode: "It Takes a Pillage" |
| 2020 | The Expanse | Lt. Babbage | 3 episodes |
| 2020 | Hudson & Rex | Candace Porter | Episode: "Rex in the City" |
| 2022 | Reacher | Molly Beth Gordon | 2 episodes |
| 2022–2024 | Chucky | Sister Ruth | 6 episodes (season 2) |
| Charlotte Collins | 8 episodes (season 3) |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Association | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Canadian Comedy Awards | Best Performance by a Female – Film | Please Kill Mr. Know It All | Nominated |
| 2017 | Canadian Screen Awards | Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series or Special | X Company | Nominated |
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