Katie Griffin


Katie Griffin is a Canadian actress and singer who has appeared on television, films and voiced animations. Her roles include the voices of Sailor Mars in the original English Canadian dub of Sailor Moon, Lauren in Total Drama, Alex in Totally Spies!, Laugh-a-Lot Bear in Care Bears: Journey to Joke-a-lot, Farmer Shire in Corn & Peg and Ma Barker in Go, Dog. Go!.
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Early life

Griffin grew up in Scarborough, Ontario. Her mother was a teacher and her father was an air traffic controller. When she was eight, she attended Edgewood Junior Public School and played the role of The Artful Dodger in her school play. Looking back at that period, Griffin said that she was more inspired by watching movies than theatre, especially concerning strong women, and cited her mom as a huge influence. Griffin also attended David and Mary Thomson Collegiate Institute graduating in 1991.

Career

Acting

Griffin got her break into acting when she was 15 when she participated in a play at the Ryerson Theatre and was noticed by an agent. She was booked for local commercials and television spots in Canada as well as television movie specials. After graduating high school, she switched agents and continued with her acting gigs. When she was attending Ryerson Polytechnical Institute, she was offered a role in the television film "Up to Now" but it caused a conflict where she had to choose between acting or studying.
Griffin's first major role in an animated series was Sailor Mars in Sailor Moon, which at the time she had not realized was going to be popular. She was recommended to audition by Rino Romano, who voiced Tuxedo Mask. She described the role with Serena as best friends who sometimes fight, but not really the bully persona that was shown. She would record about two to three episodes a week, and it was not difficult on her voice. She likes that Mars is "fiercely loyal, strong, loves martial arts, sings... and the fact that she can summon fire and destroy evil, lol, Rei and I are very similar in character."
In the animated TV series Braceface, Griffin voices Nina, a mean eighth-grader girl who gives the title character her moniker. In the Moon Chase interview, Griffin said "I don't think I have one single thing in common with Nina, so it was fun playing that role. I guess in the end, I like playing badass kind of characters."
In voicing Alex in Totally Spies!, Griffin used a higher vocal register than usual. She was worried about nodules developing, and being recast when the series returned for season 6 following a hiatus, but was happy when she could return. She found the part to be really fun, easy to play, and liked that Alex was so lovely to animals. She notes that about the only thing Alex and Raye have in common is their ability to kick some ass.
She also voiced the character Ruby in Max & Ruby and Mary of the Geniuses and Miles of the Vegans in Total Drama Presents: The Ridonculous Race.
In live-action acting, she starred alongside Rob Lowe as his love interest in Too Late to Say Goodbye. She also worked with Nicole Kidman and Glenn Close.

Music

Some of Griffin's influences in her music style include: Sarah McLachlan, Madonna, The Tragically Hip, as well as alternative music bands Hole, Foo Fighters, No Doubt, and Radiohead. She enjoys singing but realized she wasn't going to get a record deal by just that. She learned guitar and began writing songs. Following one of the commercial voice-over jobs where she sang a jingle, she played some acoustic songs and her friend suggested she get her songs produced in an album. She was introduced to Michael Kulas of the band James. Kulas was able to produce many of her acoustic songs so that they became more of a pop/rock album. The album title Kiss Me Chaos was based on the Kiss Me, Kate musical, as she describes herself as being pretty strong and like "Kate the Shrew". It released in streaming service in February 2020.

Personal life

Griffin is married to musician Michael Kulas. They have two children. Griffin enjoys martial arts films, playing guitar, and playing/watching hockey. She has a younger sister named Becky.

Filmography

Live-action

Live-action feature films

Boulevard – LorraineTo Die For – Girl at BarGetting Away with Murder – Student The Real Blonde – Empty V InterviewerThe Safety of Objects – Female Contestant #1, SueSwindle – JudyAurora Borealis – Sandy

Live-action direct-to-video and television films

The World's Oldest Living Bridesmaid – Interviewee #2The Good Fight – ShellySalem Witch Trails – Abigail WilliamsGetting Gotti – AprilFatal Vows: The Alexandra O'Hara Story – AnnaPrince of a Day – GinaUp to Now Electra – Mary Anne ParkerMr. Music – Profound ReporterRicky Nelson: The Original Teen Idol – June BlairBlack and Blue – Jennifer, Brunette WifeDaydream Believers: The Monkees Story – Award PresenterLucky Day – PennyPower and Beauty – Jacqueline ExnerProtection – GinaAmerica's Prince: The John F. Kennedy Jr. Story – Shrine Girl #1Candles on Bay Street – NaomiThe Death of Alice Blue – KatieToo Late to Say Goodbye – Dara PrenticeDesperately Seeking Santa – Sonia MorettiZ-Baw – Berdi

Live-action television series

My Secret Identity – Allison Nesbitt, ReneeAre You Afraid of the Dark? – Dede Katts and Dog Boogies Diner – NikkiKung Fu: The Legend Continues – Girl #1Side Effects – ResidentDNA Forever Knight – JillThe Great Defender – ReceptionistPsi Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal – Amanda Sanderson, Mansfield's SisterThe Adventures of Sinbad – TarynMythic Warriors: Guardians of the Legend – Siren #4Traders Total Recall 2070 – AttendantEarth: Final Conflict – GiselleThe Associates – BronwynDoc – Diane LangWild Card – Cosmetics CustomerKevin Hill – Melissa MarsdenBillable Hours – ReceptionistThe Best Years – MomThe Dating Guy – Girl #1, Zena, CharityCra$h & Burn – Maya PorterThe L.A. Complex – StaceyAnnedroids – Nick's Mom – Pilot episode onlyGood Witch – Monica – Episode: "In Sickness and in Health"

Voice-over

Voice-over roles in feature film

Totally Spies! The Movie – Alex & CaitlinThe Nut Job – Pigeon

Voice-over roles in direct-to-video and television films

Sailor Moon R the Movie: The Promise of the Rose – Raye Hino/Sailor MarsSailor Moon S the Movie: Hearts in Ice – Raye Hino/Sailor MarsSailor Moon SuperS The Movie: – Raye Hino/Sailor MarsRescue Heroes: The Movie – Penny PoolerCare Bears: Journey to Joke-a-lot – Laugh-a-Lot BearCare Bears: Big Wish Movie – Laugh-a-Lot Bear Beyblade: Fierce Battle – Ashley, Shadow Blader #2The Magic Hockey Stick – Mom – CBC Christmas Special

Voice-over dubbing recast roles in anime

Sailor Moon – Rei/Raye (Sailor Mars) Beyblade – Mathilda, Additional VoicesInterlude – Kaoruko MinegishiBakugan Battle Brawlers – Julie Makimoto, Oberus, Daisy Makimoto, Makoto, WavernBakugan New Vestroia – Julie MakimotoBakugan: Gundalian Invaders – Julie MakimotoBakugan: Mechtanium Surge – Julie Makimoto, SellonBeyblade: Metal Fusion – Hikaru HazamaBeyblade: Metal Masters – Hikaru Hazama, Mei-Mei

Voice-over roles in other television

Braceface – Nina HarperUndergrads – CharityCyberchase – Calliope, Brigitt Max & Ruby – RubyTotally Spies! – Alex, Caitlin, Mindy, others6teen – Lydia, GwenTeam Galaxy – Yoko, Princess KimballWill & Dewitt – MomThe Amazing Spiez! – AlexDex Hamilton: Alien Entomologist – Jane

Discography

; Albums
  • ''Kiss Me Chaos''