Kate Todd

Kate Todd (born December 12, 1987) is a Canadian actress and singer-songwriter. She is best known for her roles as Lily Randall in Radio Free Roscoe and Sally in Life with Derek. She is also known for her continuing role as Erica in the movie and series My Babysitter's a Vampire and has a recurring role in the Canadian drama series The L.A. Complex as Katee.

This article is about the Canadian actress. For the NCIS character, see Caitlin Todd. For the American attorney, see Kate Comerford Todd.
Kate Todd
Kate Todd performing in Port Credit August 2013
Born (1987-12-12) December 12, 1987[1][2]
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
OccupationActress, singer-songwriter, musician
Years active2002–present
Spouse(s)m. (2017)
Websitewww.katetodd.com

Early life

Todd grew up in Innisfil, Ontario, where she attended Nantyr Shores Secondary School, graduating with honors and earning the distinction of receiving a designate Ontario Scholar award. Throughout her youth she was known as Katie, but changed to Kate when she started acting.[3]

Career

Todd got her acting start at age fourteen when she landed the lead role of Lily Randall on the popular television series Radio Free Roscoe. The show ran for two seasons, received the ‘Best Teen Show’ award and the ‘Parent’s Choice’ award at the New York Worlds Festival in 2003 and a Gemini award in 2005, and continues to be aired in Canada, the United States, and many countries throughout the world.[3]

In 2006, Todd performed in the feature film The Tracey Fragments. She also played the lead role of Lauren Findley in the movie Grizzly Rage. She also made appearances on the TV shows Naturally, Sadie and in Life with Derek, in which she had a recurring role as Sally.IMDB

Todd has since appeared in a Lifetime Movie of the Week, More Sex and the Single Mom, and the CBC movie Booky Makes Her Mark. She also had a main role as Erica, a teenage vampire, in the series My Babysitter's a Vampire.IMDB

Music career

Todd released her debut album Finding My Way in April 2012.[4] She won Best New Album at the 2012 Radio Nation Music Awards.[5] In 2014[6] she released a Christmas album Country Christmas. Todd released her sophomore album Anywhere With You in April 2015.[7] On February 26, 2016[8] Todd released the single Should've Told feat. Kyle Shedrick.

Activism

While attending high school Todd tutored French and gained her compulsory community service hours traveling to local schools addressing students on the issues of bullying. Todd has also been involved with the KidsFest Canada charity, a non-government funded program designed to help fight child poverty.[3]

In 2011, Todd appeared at the Party for Freedom at York University in Toronto, Ontario, Canada which launched the Alliance Against Modern Slavery, a nonprofit organization seeking to combat human trafficking through partnerships, education, and research. At this event, Todd was joined by Glendene Grant, human trafficking victim Jessie Foster's mother; Kevin Bales, co-founder and president of Free the Slaves; Roger Cram of Hiram College; Janelle Belgrave of Samba Elégua Drummers and Peace Concept; Natasha Falle, a survivor of human trafficking; and Jeff Gunn, a guitarist.[9]

Discography
  • Finding My Way (2012)
  • Country Christmas (2014)
  • Anywhere with You (2015)
  • “One” EP (2017)

Filmography
YearTitleRoleNotes
2002Strange Days at Blake Holsey HighCassie1 episode
2003–2005Radio Free RoscoeLily "Shady Lane" RandallSeries regular; 52 episodes
2004Real AccessHerselfEpisode: "Blonde Ambition"
2005More Sex & the Single MomCarol AnnTV movie
2006Booky Makes Her MarkGloriaTV movie
2007The Tracey FragmentsDebbie DodgeSupporting role
Grizzly RageLauren FindleyMain role
Naturally, SadieJenGuest star
2007–2008Life with DerekSallyRecurring role; 10 episodes
2008Degrassi: The Next GenerationNatashaSeason 7; 2 episodes
Saving GodSherri ButlerSupporting role
2009Family GuyHeidi MontagGuest star ("We Love You, Conrad")
2009–2010Cashing InChrissy EastmanRecurring role; 7 episodes
2010My Babysitter's a VampireEricaTV movie
2011Rookie BlueJane EddieGuest star ("The One That Got Away")
2011–2012My Babysitter's a VampireEricaSeries regular; 26 episodes
2012The L.A. ComplexKateeRecurring role; 4 episodes
2012S is for BirdSnack Bar GirlShort
2013The Good Witch's DestinyHelenTV movie
2013SatisfactionTaylorTV series; episode: "Mo Money, Mo Problems"
2014Lost GirlDominiqueTV Series; season 4 episode: "Waves"
2014Assassin's Creed UnityBishopVideo game
2015Assassin's Creed SyndicateBishopVideo game

Awards and nominations
Year Award Category Result
2012 Radio Nation Music Awards Best New Album[5] Won
2013 Country Music Association of Ontario Awards Rising Star Award[10] Nominated
2014 Rising Star Award[11] Nominated
2014 Toronto Independent Music Awards Best Country Artist[12] Nominated
2015 Best Country Artist[13] Nominated
2016 Josie Music Awards Female Artist of the Year[14] Nominated
Entertainer of the Year (Female Artist)[15] Nominated
Female Songwriter of the Year (Country)[16] Nominated
Versatile Artist of the Year Category[17] Won

References
  1. "PopGurls Interview: Radio Free Roscoe's Kate Todd". July 13, 2004. Archived from the original on October 21, 2011. Kate Todd, 16, portrays Radio Free Roscoe's girl in the middle.
  2. Todd, Kate (December 12, 2011). "Tweet 146171379673346048". Twitter. Retrieved December 12, 2011.
  3. Kate Todd's bio info from her blog Archived 2012-03-13 at the Wayback Machine
  4. "Finding My Way". itunes.apple.com. Retrieved 11 September 2016.
  5. "Kate Todd Official Website". www.katetodd.com. Retrieved 11 September 2016.
  6. "Country Christmas". itunes.apple.com. Retrieved 11 September 2016.
  7. "Anywhere With You". itunes.apple.com. Retrieved 11 September 2016.
  8. "Should've Told". itunes.apple.com. Retrieved 11 September 2016.
  9. "York U grad students launch Alliance Against Modern Slavery". Exchange Magazine. January 26, 2011. Retrieved July 20, 2013.
  10. "CMAO 2013 Winners". cmaontario.ca. Retrieved 11 September 2016.
  11. "CMAO 2014 Winners". cmaontario.ca. Retrieved 11 September 2016.
  12. "TIMA 2014 Nominees". torontoima.com. Archived from the original on 9 October 2017. Retrieved 11 September 2016.
  13. "TIMA 2015 Nominees". torontoima.com. Archived from the original on 27 January 2016. Retrieved 11 September 2016.
  14. "Josie Award Nominations 2016". josiemusicawards.com. Archived from the original on 19 September 2016. Retrieved 11 September 2016.
  15. "Josie Award Nominations 2016". josiemusicawards.com. Archived from the original on 19 September 2016. Retrieved 11 September 2016.
  16. "Josie Award Nominations 2016". josiemusicawards.com. Archived from the original on 19 September 2016. Retrieved 11 September 2016.
  17. "2016 Award Winners". The Josie Music Awards. Retrieved 23 September 2016.
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