Canadian actress
Katherine Barrell
Katherine Barrell
Born February 12
[1] Other names Kat Barrell Occupation(s) Actor, producer, director, screenwriter Years active 2011–present Known for
Wynonna Earp Spouse
Ray Galletti
(
m. 2017)
Children 1 Awards Cogeco Fund Audience Choice Award 2020 Website
katherinebarrell .com
Katherine Barrell is a Canadian actress, writer, producer, and director. She is best known for her role as Sheriff Nicole Haught in the
Syfy
supernatural
weird West television series
Wynonna Earp .
[2]
[3]
[4] In 2020, she joined the cast of the
fantasy comedy-drama television series
Good Witch as Joy Harper.
[5]
Early life
Barrell was born in
Toronto ,
Ontario , Canada,
[6] to a
Slovenian mother.
[7] She attended
Assumption Catholic Secondary School in
Burlington, Ontario , where she had a lead role in two school plays, in addition to collaborating with a friend on a play in which they wrote, directed and acted together.
[8] She directed her high school's production of
The Wizard of Oz and was a member of Burlington Student Theatre for two years.
[9] She started studying musical theatre at
Sheridan College
[8] then transferred to
George Brown College to study filmmaking and acting at the
School of Media & Performing Arts , graduating in 2010.
[10]
[11]
[12] She also did some training at
The Groundlings comedy school.
[13]
Career
Barrell's television work includes made-for-TV movies Poe (2011) as Rowena, and Girls Night Out (2017) as Sadie. Guest appearances include
Lost Girl in the episode "Table for Fae" (2012) as Maisie;
Murdoch Mysteries in episodes "Murdoch in Toyland" (2012) as Marley Rosevear, and "The Murdoch Appreciation Society" (2014) as Ruby Rosevear;
Saving Hope in the episode "Can't You Hear Me Knocking?" (2015) as Dixie Kolesnyk. Along with her role as Sheriff Nicole Haught in Wynonna Earp , Barrell appears in
Workin' Moms in the recurring role of Alicia Rutherford.
[14]
Film roles include Jaqueline Gill in
The Scarehouse (2014),
[15]
[16] Mary in My Ex-Ex (2015),
[17] and Victoria Burns in
Definition of Fear (2015).
[18]
Her production company, Kit Media, produced several short films
[19] and her 2013 comedy short Issues was recognized as one of the top short films of the year by
Richard Crouse .
[20] Kit Media was rebranded as Blue Eyed Bandit in 2018.
[21]
Barrell's
ensemble film Dissecting Gwen , based on her own story,
[22] won the 2017 Best Screenplay Award by
Women in Film & Television – Toronto ,
[23] and was awarded Best Comedy Short by the 2017 Canadian Diversity Film Festival.
[24]
Personal life
Barrell is an advocate for the "Pink Box Program" by GIRL TALK Empowerment ,
[7] a Canadian organization that "inspires, empowers and mobilizes girls to become world-changers".
[25]
She is married to actor Ray Galletti, whom she met on the set of My Ex-Ex . They became engaged in 2016 and married in 2017.
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[27]
[28]
In July 2019, Barrell publicly took part in an article for Diva Magazine where she stated in an interview, "I am attracted to both men and women and the person I fell in love with is a man...I wish it could just be about the human I am in love with, not their gender."
[29]
On September 8, 2021, Barrell gave birth to her son, Ronin Barrell Galletti.
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Filmography
Film
Year
Title
Role
Notes
2011
Queen of Clubs
Joker
Short film; also writer
2013
Lost and Found
Ellen
Short film
The Ties Between Us
Amy
Short film
Issues
Rachel Stephens
Short film; also producer
2014
The Scarehouse
Jaqueline Gill
2015
Canadian Star
Herself
Documentary
My Ex-Ex
Mary
Definition of Fear
Victoria Burns
Television
Year
Title
Role
Notes
2011
Poe
Rowena
TV film
2012
Lost Girl
Maisie
Episode: "Table for Fae"
Murdoch Mysteries
Marley Rosevear
Episode: "Murdoch in Toyland"
Off2Kali Comedy
Various
Episode: "Indian Guy + White Name = PROBLEM!"
2014
Reign
Pretty Servant Girl
Episode: "Long Live the King"
The Listener
Alya King
Episode: "Dancing with the Enemy"
Murdoch Mysteries
Ruby Rosevear
Episode: "The Murdoch Appreciation Society"
2015
Saving Hope
Dixie Kolesnyk
Episode: "Can't You Hear Me Knocking?"
2016–2021
Wynonna Earp
Nicole Haught
Recurring role, seasons 1–2; main role, season 3–4
2016
A Nutcracker Christmas
Beth James
TV film
2017–2021
Workin' Moms
Alicia Rutherford
Recurring role, seasons 1–2; guest role, seasons 4–5
2017
Girls Night Out
Sadie
TV film
Star Trek: Discovery
Stella Grimes
Episode: "Magic to Make the Sanest Man Go Mad"
2018
Lake Placid: Legacy
Jade
TV film
Private Eyes
Whitney Malone
Episode: "Brew the Right Thing"
2020–2021
Good Witch
Joy Harper
Main role
2021
A Godwink Christmas: Miracle of Love
Joy Fickett
TV film
2022
Cabin Connection
Hannah Monroe
TV film
A Tale of Two Christmases
Emma
TV film
2023
Making Scents of Love
Shay Robson
Streaming film
[31]
Everything Christmas
Tory Fry
TV film
[32]
2024
Shifting Gears
Jess Barro
TV film
[33]
Production
Year
Title
Director
Writer
Producer
Notes
2012
Roomies
Yes
Short film
2013
New Domain
Co-producer
Short film
The Change
First assistant
Short film
2014
The Truth About Rainbows
Co-producer
Short film
2015
Mature Young Adults
Post-production
Yes
Short film Completed by Katherine Barrell after death of director Kent Nolan.
[34]
The Offer
Production coordinator
Short film
2016
Dissecting Gwen
Yes
Story by
Yes
Short film Winner, Best Screenplay, Women in Film & Television – Toronto
[23] Winner, Best Comedy Short, Canadian Diversity Film Festival
[24]
Cannonball
Yes
Yes
Yes
Short film
[35]
2017
Breakdown
Yes
Story by
Short film
2023
Flipping for Christmas
Yes
TV film
[36]
Music video
Year
Title
Role
Artist
Notes
2017
"Something About Your Love"
Backup vocalist
ColinResponse
[37]
Awards and nominations
Notes
References
^ Katherine Barrell [@katbarrell] (February 13, 2015).
"I had the most WONDERFUL birthday yesterday!" .
Instagram . Archived from
the original on December 24, 2021. Retrieved July 11, 2018 .
^ Bojarski, Jackie (May 13, 2016).
"Exclusive Interview with "Wynonna Earp" Star Katherine Barrell" . Talk Nerdy With Us . Retrieved August 2, 2016 .
^ Zandarl (June 30, 2016).
"Wynonna Earp - It's all about the WayHaught. Interview with Katherine Barrell" . SpoilerTV . Retrieved August 1, 2016 .
^ Wilson, A.R. (June 3, 2016).
"Wynonna Earp's Katherine Barrell talks 'WayHaught' " . Digital Journal . Retrieved September 2, 2016 .
^ Liszewski, Bridget (April 30, 2020).
"Katherine Barrell's Joy at Joining Good Witch for Season 6" . The TV Junkies . Archived from
the original on August 5, 2022. Retrieved June 9, 2020 .
^
"Her Career: Actor, Director and Producer Katherine Barrell" . Shedoesthecity . November 15, 2016. Retrieved July 22, 2017 .
^
a
b Kleffner, Katherine (November 30, 2016).
"An Interview with Katherine Barrell" . Nerdy Girl Express . Retrieved August 15, 2017 .
^
a
b Smith, Dennis (July 3, 2015).
"Burlington's Katherine Barrell stars in romantic comedy" . Inside Halton .
Metroland Media . Retrieved August 2, 2016 .
^
"The last word – Katherine Barrell" . B City Magazine . Fall 2015. p. 56. Retrieved September 4, 2016 .
^ Kaplan, Jon; Sumi, Glenn (April 22, 2010).
"Scenes : George grads double up" .
NOW . Archived from
the original on September 26, 2017. Retrieved September 26, 2017 .
^ Alumni Stories.
"George Brown Theatre School Prominent Graduates" .
George Brown College . Retrieved August 4, 2016 .
^
"Katherine Barrell" . Get Leashed Magazine . December 8, 2016. Archived from
the original on August 16, 2017. Retrieved August 6, 2017 .
^ Liszewski, Bridget (January 24, 2017).
"Katherine Barrell Draws Inspiration from her new Workin' Moms Role" . The TV Junkies . Archived from
the original on August 5, 2022. Retrieved March 11, 2017 .
^ Workin' Moms (January 24, 2017).
"Katherine Barrell draws inspiration from her new Workin' Moms role" .
CBC . Retrieved August 6, 2017 .
^ Wright, Stuart (January 21, 2015).
" 'The Scarehouse' Review" . Nerdly . Retrieved August 1, 2016 .
^ Haberfelner, Mike (October 2014).
"An Interview with Katherine Barrell, Star of The Scarehouse" . Search my Trash . Retrieved August 6, 2017 .
^ Brownridge, William (July 10, 2015).
"Learning to move on: actress Katherine Barrell on My Ex-Ex" . Toronto Film Scene . Archived from
the original on August 6, 2017. Retrieved September 2, 2016 .
^ Allen, Michael (December 2, 2015).
"Definition of Fear Stirs up Terror with this Preview (World Premiere)" . 28DLA . Retrieved August 1, 2016 .
^
"The Local With Actor/Director Katherine Barrell" . ION Magazine . December 28, 2016. Retrieved August 15, 2017 .
^ Crouse, Richard (December 19, 2013).
"Celebrate the Shortest Day Short Film Celebration!" . richardcrouse.ca . Retrieved August 1, 2016 .
^
"Haught Topics with Katherine Barrell" .
Etienne Aigner . October 16, 2018. Retrieved December 15, 2018 .
^
"WIFT-T Showcase: Q & A with Farah Merani" .
Women in Film & Television – Toronto . March 24, 2017. Archived from
the original on August 17, 2017. Retrieved August 16, 2017 .
^
a
b
"2017 WIFT-T Showcase" .
Women in Film & Television – Toronto . 2017. Archived from
the original on August 15, 2017. Retrieved August 15, 2017 .
^
a
b
"Winners - June 2017" . Canadian Diversity Film Festival. 2017. Archived from
the original on August 6, 2017. Retrieved August 6, 2017 .
^
"The Pink Box" . GIRL TALK Empowerment . Make Your Mark Enterprises Ltd. Archived from
the original on August 29, 2017. Retrieved August 15, 2017 .
^ Elkharadly, Nadia (November 30, 2016).
"Ask your #WCW with Katherine Barrell" . Addicted . Retrieved October 1, 2017 .
^ Katherine Barrell [@katbarrell] (December 29, 2017).
"Today I marry my best friend: the one I laugh with, live for, dream with, Love.@raygalletti" .
Instagram . Archived from
the original on December 24, 2021. Retrieved December 31, 2017 .
^ Kat Barrell [@KatBarrell] (December 31, 2017).
"December 29th, 2017 ❤️ "Today I marry my best friend: the one I laugh with, live for, dream with, Love." #raygalletti" (
Tweet ). Retrieved July 5, 2019 – via
Twitter .
^ Ermac, Raffy (September 23, 2019).
"7 Notable People Who Came Out as Bisexual This Year" . Pride.com .
^ Katherine Barrell [@katbarrell] (September 29, 2021).
"Please welcome the newest member of our family, Ronin Barrell Galletti, born September 8 at 8 PM" .
Instagram . Archived from
the original on December 24, 2021.
^
"Tubi Original: Making Scents of Love (2023)" . Bandsaboutmovies.com . March 17, 2023. Retrieved September 23, 2023 .
^
"About Everything Christmas" .
Hallmark Channel . September 20, 2023. Retrieved November 11, 2023 .
^ Wang, K.L. Connie (March 22, 2024).
"Get Your Motor Running! Katherine Barrell and Tyler Hynes Compete on Hallmark Channel's 'Shifting Gears' " .
Parade . Retrieved March 24, 2024 .
^
"Mature Young Adults" .
National Screen Institute of Canada (NSI) . October 13, 2015. Archived from
the original on October 4, 2017. Retrieved October 4, 2017 .
^
"Program 8" . Toronto Shorts International Film Festival . 2016. Archived from
the original on September 25, 2017. Retrieved September 25, 2017 .
^ Wang, K.L. Connie (November 3, 2023).
"A Realtor and a Local Contractor Inherit a House in 'Flipping for Christmas' " .
Parade . Retrieved November 23, 2023 .
^ ColinResponse [@ColinResponseTO] (October 13, 2017).
"My New Music Video is Officially Released! #SomethingAboutYourLove Feat. @Katbarrell ..." (
Tweet ). Retrieved October 14, 2017 – via
Twitter .
^ Wong, Jessica (April 1, 2019).
"Canadian Screen Awards: Love rules on Schitt's Creek, Stephan's hometown shoutout and other memorable moments" .
CBC News . Retrieved February 17, 2020 .
^ West, Rachel (February 4, 2020).
"Voting Opens For 2020 Canadian Screen Awards Audience Choice Award" .
ET Canada . Archived from
the original on February 17, 2020. Retrieved February 17, 2020 .
Further reading
24Hours Toronto (December 15, 2016).
The Six: Katherine Barrell makes her picks
Archived August 6, 2017, at the
Wayback Machine .
Postmedia Network .
Costa, Daniela (November 23, 2016).
Actress Katherine Barrell on Her Out 'Wynonna Earp' Character . NBC Out .
NBC News .
Liszewski, Bridget (June 22, 2017).
Wynonna Earp's Katherine Barrell on Nicole's Frustration and Ambitions in Season 2
Archived August 6, 2017, at the
Wayback Machine . The TV Junkies (Part 1)
Liszewski, Bridget (June 26, 2017).
Wynonna Earp: Katherine Barrell On Nicole's Renewed Sense of Purpose in Purgatory
Archived August 6, 2017, at the
Wayback Machine . The TV Junkies (Part 2)
Meushaw, Catherine (June 13, 2016).
Wynonna Earp’s Katherine Barrell Talks To 4YE About The Way Haught Romance And Fan Support
Archived September 2, 2016, at the
Wayback Machine . 4 Your Excitement
Naluda Magazine (January 23, 2017).
Katherine Barrell Interview .
SciFi Vision (May 28, 2016).
Exclusive: Katherine Barrell Talks Wayhaught & Wynonna Earp .
Simpson, Paul (June 20, 2016).
Wynonna Earp: Interview: Katherine Barrell . Sci-Fi Bulletin
The Tracy Fort Show (June 16, 2016).
Special Evening Broadcast with the Amazing Kat Barrell from Wynonna Earp .
External links
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