Alisha Morrison (born April 23, 1986) is a Canadian actress known for roles in Harriet the Spy and Mean Girls.
Alisha Morrison | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 23, 1986 |
| Alma mater | Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1993–2011 |
| Known for | Harriet the Spy Mean Girls |
| Website | Twitter: @alishamorrison |
Biography
editMorrison was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She started acting in film at age seven and has continued to act into adulthood. Morrison has acted in live-stage, television, and film. She appeared in the 1993 Toronto revival of Show Boat as one of the children.[1]
Morrison attended the Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts, in Toronto, where she was a drama major. She won the drama award as she graduated. She appeared in many plays at the school, including A Midsummer Night's Dream as lead, Annie as supporting lead, and The Music Man as ensemble.[2]
In 2004, Morrison appeared in the comedic film Mean Girls. She originally auditioned for the role of Gretchen Wieners (played by Lacey Chabert), but was cast as Lea Edwards, one of the "unfriendly black hotties."[3] Morrison stated she and Lindsay Lohan bonded on set because they were some of the youngest cast members.[3]
In 2008, Morrison was a guest of the Toronto International Film Festival, noting her work in Mean Girls and Soul Food.[4]
Morrison is represented by Premier Artists' Mgmt. Inc.[5] As of early 2021, she works at a gold mining company in Canada.[6]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | First Degree | Annie Rodie | |
| 1996 | Harriet the Spy | Laura Peters | |
| L5: First City in Space | Chieko's Friend | ||
| 1999 | Are You Afraid of the Dark? | Isabel | Episode: "The Tale of the Virtual Pets" |
| 2000 | The Courage to Love | Simone | TV movie |
| Alley Cats Strike | Gina | TV movie | |
| Livin' for Love: The Natalie Cole Story | Cookie Cole (ages 13-16) | TV movie | |
| 2000-2001 | Soul Food | Young Teri | 2 episodes |
| Corduroy | Lisa | Voice role; credited as Alesha Morrison | |
| 2004 | Mean Girls | Lea Edwards | |
| 2005 | Instant Star | Episode: "I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend" | |
| 2009 | Da Kink in My Hair | Lisa | Episode: "Honesty the Best Policy?" |
| 2011 | The Listener | Bride | Episode: "Jericho" |
External links
editReferences
edit- ^ "SHOW BOAT Toronto Revival Cast (1993)". Ovrtur. Retrieved 10 May 2014.
- ^ "Alisha Morrison Profile". Workbook Live. Retrieved 11 May 2014.
- ^ a b Blackmon, Michael (October 23, 2017). "9 Things You Didn't Know About "Mean Girls," As Told By Two "Unfriendly Black Hotties"". Buzzfeed News. Retrieved October 28, 2021.
- ^ Leiren-Young, Mark (22 Sep 2008). "PowerUP launched at star-studded TIFF event". Straight.com. Retrieved 10 May 2014.
- ^ "ALISHA MORRISON". Workbook Live. Retrieved 11 May 2014.
- ^ Ainsworth, Harry (2021). "What are the slightly irrelevant cast of Mean Girls up to now?". The Tab. Retrieved October 28, 2021.