Sarah Victoria "Torri" Higginson is a well-known Canadian actress recognized for her work in television, film, and theater. She has gained notable acclaim, particularly within the science fiction genre, and has built a diverse acting portfolio over the decades.
Higginson was born on December 6, 1969, in Ontario, Canada, and grew up in the city of Burlington. She pursued her passion for the arts by studying at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London, England. Early in her career, she was involved with talent agencies and appeared in numerous television commercials before transitioning into more prominent acting roles.
Higginson made her television debut in 1992 with a role as Erica in the final episode of the series Forever Knight. The following year, she portrayed Madeline Shannon in E.N.G., further establishing her presence on Canadian television. She appeared in the sci-fi series TekWar and drama Counterstrike in 1994, adding to her range of genre roles.
In 1997, she took on the role of Blythe Hall in Psi Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal. She gained significant recognition later for her portrayal of Dr. Elizabeth Weir in the internationally popular series Stargate Atlantis, although this notable role is not mentioned in some shortened bios. In 2011, she appeared in the crime drama Chase, and in 2015, she starred as Commander Delaney Truffault in the sci-fi series Dark Matter. That same year, she took the role of Natalie Lawson in the CBC TV drama This Life, earning praise for her nuanced performance.
Higginson’s film work includes a mix of independent and genre films. In 2009, she starred as Angie in the indie drama Smile of April. Other credits include You, Me, Love (2007), the short film Save My Soul (2006), and the crime thriller Irish Eyes (2005). While she is best known for her television work, her film roles have contributed to her versatility as an actress.
In addition to series television, Higginson has appeared in several television movies and mini-series. Her early appearances include The Women of Windsor (1992) and Family Pictures (1993). She reprised roles in installments of TekWar, including TekLords and Tek Justice in 1994. In 1997, she starred in The Absolute Truth. More recently, in 2010, she appeared in the disaster-themed TV movie Stonehenge Apocalypse and the drama The Cult.
| Birth Date: | 6 Dec, 1969 |
| Age: | 50 yrs |
| Occupations: | Actor Film actor Television actor |
| Citizenship: | Canada |
| Birth Place: | Burlington |
| Education: | Guildhall School of Music and Drama |
| Gender: | Female |
| Description: | Canadian actress |
| Twitter Id: | Torri_higginson |
| Net Worth 2021: | 2 million |
