Natasha Calis (born 27 March 1999) is a Canadian

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known best for her role in the 2012 supernatural horror film ''

The Possession ''The Possession'' is a 2012 American supernatural horror film directed by Ole Bornedal and produced by Sam Raimi, Robert Tapert, and J. R. Young, and written by Juliet Snowden and Stiles White. It stars Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Kyra Sedgwick, Nat ...

'', where she plays the role of Emily Brenek, a

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girl, as well as her role as Claire McDeere in the 2012 Canadian-American television drama series '' The Firm''.

Career

Calis started acting professionally at age 7 and made her television debut with her role as Annie Cooper in the 2007

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Christmas Caper ''Christmas Caper'' is an ABC Family Original Movie. It aired on November 25, 2007 on ABC Family as part of their 25 Days of Christmas. The film stars Shannen Doherty, Ty Olsson, Sonya Salomaa and Stefanie von Pfetten. Plot A Grinch-like thief r ...

''. She is best known for playing Emily Brenek in the film ''The Possession'' and Maryann in the film ''The Harvest''. She was also in the NBC television series ''The Firm''. She has also played in the films ''

Donovan's Echo ''Donovan's Echo'' is a 2011 Canadian supernatural suspense film directed by Jim Cliffe and co-written by Jim Cliffe and Melodie Krieger, starring Danny Glover and Bruce Greenwood. Plot Donovan Matheson ( Danny Glover) is a man trapped in the p ...

'', ''

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'' and ''Sharp as Marbles'', a 2008 comedy, as well as a role as voice actress in the animated film '' Barbie Presents: Thumbelina''. On television, she had an important role in the series ''The Firm'', a role as voice-actress in ''

Dinosaur Train ''Dinosaur Train'' is a CGI-animated preschool musical television series aimed for preschoolers ages 3 to 6. Created by Craig Bartlett, who created Nickelodeon's ''Hey Arnold!'', the series features a curious young ''Tyrannosaurus rex'' named ...

'' and roles in the miniseries ''

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'' and '' Alice''. She also played in the television films ''Christmas Caper'', ''

Held Hostage ''Held Hostage'' is a Lifetime Movie starring Julie Benz that aired on July 19, 2009. It is based on the true story of Michelle Renee Ramskill-Estey who also wrote the novel. Hal Foxton Beckett was nominated for a Leo Award for the music featured ...

'' and '' Gone'', as well as ''

When Calls the Heart ''When Calls the Heart'' is an American television drama series, inspired by Janette Oke's book of the same name from her ''Canadian West series'', and developed by Michael Landon Jr. The series began airing on the Hallmark Channel in the Unit ...

'', a 2013 movie pilot of the television series. She also starred alongside Samantha Morton with the role of Mary Anne in the film "Can't come out to play" which was named '' The Harvest'' in the US.

Filmography

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* * 1999 births Living people Canadian film actresses Canadian television actresses Canadian voice actresses Canadian child actresses Actresses from Vancouver {{Canada-actor-stub