Of all the things I enjoy, reinventing myself surpasses all others. A self made person, I enjoy challenging myself and earning every thing and opportunity I receive. If I can squeeze in some belly laughing along the way, I do so. This feeds the improvisational comedian in me, well. Born to lower middle class laborers, I put myself through college, and was honored to have a successful career in law enforcement, which I have retired from. That first career took me to all conceivable places emotionally, and caused me to have to find ways at all costs to convey information effectively with all people, in stable situations and in crises. My years as a Sergeant and Trainer for multiple agencies prepared me well to offer my services in our industry as a law enforcement consultant. Five years of intensive acting study followed, and have helped launch career #2 for me as an an actor. Already well in motion, it is the most satisfying journey I have taken in life...so far...As you might have guessed, I have both drive and a healthy appetite for adventure, but balance this with sweet demeanor and a love for all, despite the fire burning just beneath the surface. I have as many facets as a fly's eye
Unique traits: Writer, Improv Comedian, Photographer, Painter, Potter, Martial artist, single Mother, Firearms instructor/proficient weapons handler, Emergency driving trained, have Native American like features as well as showing my Austrian roots (You should see me shotput a Norge), sport a 1-900 voice, and I can work anywhere as my passport is ready to be tossed into a suitcase
GRIMM- Featured extra and extra (multiple)
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Television
by NBC
Police sketch artist, Police detective
Improvisational comediam
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Theater
by Brad Knowles, Bend Improv group
Talent
LURK: A Horror Anthology
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Film
by Madness Entertainment- Charles Ludwig
Principal talent- Teena
Pub theatre- David Mamet's 'Bobby Gould in Hell'
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Theater
by Derek Sitter- Volcanic Theatre
Supporting
Featured Extra- PSA 'Betty'
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Commercial
by Heather Ayers
Featured extra
Sky Surgeons Group
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Commercial
by Rage productions, Director Sky Pinnick
Principal talent
Blockbuster
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Commercial
by Umami Media, Director Mike Chastain
Principal talent
"Management'- Feature length major motion picture
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Film
by Stephen Belber
Stand in for Margo Martindale and 2nd actress
Oregon Peace Officers Association Life Saving Award
(1985)
5 years consistent training by lifetime member of Actors Studio, plus other teachers
(1986-1992)
Private acting and voice instruction
(1986-1992)
Improvisational Acting seminar- Matt Smith
(1986-1992)
Screenwriters and Filmmakers seminar- Gravestone Entertainment
(1986-1992)
Western Oregon state College
(1986-1992)