Merritt Patterson

Merritt Patterson (born September 2, 1990) is a Canadian actress. She is known for playing Olivia on the short-lived Pretty Little Liars spinoff Ravenswood, and for playing Ophelia on E! network's television series The Royals.

Merritt Patterson
Patterson attending the TCA Press Tour in 2015.
Born (1990-09-02) September 2, 1990
Whistler, British Columbia, Canada
NationalityCanadian
OccupationActress
Years active2006–present
TelevisionRavenswood
The Royals

Life and career

In 2013, Patterson was initially cast in a supporting role in the pilot for the ABC Family series, Ravenswood, but was subsequently recast as Olivia, a main role on the series.[1]

In 2015, she is portraying Ophelia, one of the main roles in the first season of E! television series, The Royals.[2][3][4] In 2016 Patterson was cast in the second season of the Crackle television drama The Art of More, playing Olivia Brukner, the daughter of Dennis Quaid's character. She’s also a devout Christian. [5]

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Notes
2009 The Hole Jessica as Merrit Patterson
2010 Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief Pretty Girl #2
2012 Rufus Tracy
2014 Kid Cannabis Nicole Greffard
Wolves Angelina Timmins
Primary Sara Jasper
2018 Unbroken: Path to Redemption Cynthia Zamperini [6][7]

Television
Year Title Role Notes
2006 Kyle XY Ashleigh Redmond Episodes: "Diving In", "Endgame"
2009 Supernatural Cheerleader Episode: "After School Special"
2010 Life Unexpected Nicole Episode: "Bong Intercepted"
2011 The Troop Miranda Episode: "This Bird You Cannot Change"
Iron Invader Claire Television film (Syfy)
2012 The Pregnancy Project Maddie Television film (Lifetime)
Radio Rebel Stacy DeBane Television film (Disney Channel)
The Selection Ashley Brouillette Unsold television pilot[8]
2013–2014 Ravenswood Olivia Matheson Main role[9]
2015 Damaged Taran Hathaway Television film (Lifetime)
The Royals Ophelia Pryce Main role (season 1)
2016 Motive Liz Kerr Episode: "Natural Selection"
The Art of More Olivia Brukner Main role (season 2)
2017 Bad Date Chronicles Leigh Rynes Television film (PixL)
A Royal Winter Maggie Marks Television film (Hallmark)
The Christmas Cottage Lacey Quinn Television film (Hallmark)[10]
2018 Wedding March 4: Something Old, Something New Abby Russo Television film (Hallmark)[11]
Christmas at the Palace Katie Television film (Hallmark)[12]
2019 Picture a Perfect Christmas Sophie Television film (Hallmark)[13]
Forever in My Heart Jenna Television film (Hallmark)[14]
2020 Chateau Christmas Margot Hammond Television film (Hallmark)

References
  1. Ng, Philiana (July 16, 2013). "'Pretty Little Liars' Spinoff 'Ravenswood' Makes Major Casting Change (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 25, 2015.
  2. "Merritt Patterson Joins E! Series 'The Royals'". Deadline Hollywood. June 5, 2014. Retrieved August 25, 2015.
  3. Collie, Ashley Jude (March 13, 2015). "Sex, drugs, rock and royalty: Canadian Merritt Patterson on making The Royals". Toronto Star. Retrieved March 30, 2015.
  4. "The Royals' Merritt Patterson Gives the Scoop on Life as a Gypsy, Her Favorite Shows and Much More on The Royals | E! News UK". E! News. March 10, 2015.
  5. Petski, Denise (June 21, 2016). "Merritt Patterson Joins 'The Art Of More' Season 2 Cast". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 16, 2016.
  6. Military.com (September 13, 2018). "Stars Samuel Hunt and Merritt Patterson Talk About 'Unbroken: Path to Redemption'". Military.com. Retrieved July 18, 2019.
  7. "Movie Review: Unbroken: Path to Redemption". Austin Chronicle. September 13, 2018.
  8. Goldberg, Lesley (May 17, 2012). "Upfronts 2012: CW Redeveloping 'Hunger Games'-Esque Pilot 'The Selection'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 25, 2015. While the pilot, which was among the early front-runners to land a series order at the network lost steam and didn't make the among the network's five pickups...
  9. "'Pretty Little Liars' Spinoff 'Ravenswood' Adds New Regular (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 18, 2019.
  10. Dwilson, Stephanie Dube (December 9, 2017). "Hallmark's 'The Christmas Cottage': Time, Cast, Discussion & Photos". Heavy.
  11. Dwilson, Stephanie Dube (June 23, 2018). "Hallmark's 'Wedding March 4': Learn All About the Cast & Movie". Heavy.
  12. Dwilson, Stephanie Dube (November 22, 2018). "Where Was Hallmark's 'Christmas at the Palace' Filmed? Is San Senova Real?". Heavy.com. Retrieved July 18, 2019.
  13. Mistretta, Amy (July 16, 2019). "2019 Hallmark Christmas Movies: A First Look Preview Special". Soaps.com. Retrieved July 18, 2019.
  14. Monaco, Rachel (September 7, 2019). "Hallmark Channel News: 'Forever In My Heart' Continues Romance Filled Saturdays In September". celebratingthesoaps.com. Retrieved October 4, 2019.
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