Annie M. Briggs

Annie Morgan Briggs is a Canadian actress. She is best known for her portrayal of Lola Perry in the web series Carmilla (2014–2016).

Early life Briggs grew up in Halifax, Nova Scotia and received her B.A.H. in Theatre from Queen's University. After graduating, she studied at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts

Career Briggs has appeared on stage in the Reach Ensemble Theatre and Single Thread Theatre. In 2015, Briggs was placed 73rd on AfterEllen's Hot 100 List. In 2016 she played the main antagonist—the Dean—in Carmilla as her character Perry was possessed by the Dean.

In 2017, along with her Carmilla co-star Natasha Negovanlis, Briggs launched her own web series called CLAIREvoyant; the series was successfully funded through the Independent Production Fund and an Indiegogo campaign that raised more than US$25,000.

Filmography

Theatre Year Title Role Theatre Location 2008 The Odyssey Eurycleia Modern Fuel Artist-Run Center Kingston, Canada. 2009 The Seagull Irina Arkadina Drama Department Kingston, Canada 2012 The Brightness of Heaven Kathleen Manhattan Repertory Theatre New York, United States 2014 Much Ado About Nothing Conrad Spadina Museum, Single Thread Theatre Company Toronto, Ontario 2014 Romeo and Juliet Lady Capulet Classical Theatre Project Toronto, Ontario 2014 Hamlet Gertrude Winter Garden Theatre, Classical Theatre Project Toronto, Ontario 2014 Macbeth Witch / Fleance / Gentlewoman / Young Siward Winter Garden Theatre Toronto, Ontario 2014 The Memo Alice Unit 102 Theatre Toronto, Ontario 2016 Schoolhouse Mrs. Coyte, Mrs. Baptie Festival Players of Prince Edward County Wellington, Canada