Biography

Merritt Patterson (born 2 September 1990) is a Canadian actress. Born and raised in Whistler, she began her acting career at the age of 15. Merritt landed her first television role as a recurring character on the ABC Family show Kyle XY. Following her television debut were a number of film roles including the female lead in the movie Wolves opposite Jason Momoa. Most well known for her role as Ophelia Pryce in The Royals on E!. Merritt has starred in a number of television shows including the Pretty Little Liars spin-off Ravenswood for ABC Family and in Crackle's The Art Of More as Olivia Brukner opposite Dennis Quaid and Kate Bosworth. In 2018 Merritt played Cynthia Applewhite in the film Unbroken: Path to Redemption for Universal. Accepting the award for Best Supporting Actress at CIFF for her portrayal of the role. A long time fan favorite for The Hallmark Channel, Merritt has starred in eight Hallmark films. Four of these films being part of the beloved Countdown To Christmas.

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Filmography

View Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief
Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief

Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief

2010Film
6.2
View Life Unexpected
Life Unexpected

Life Unexpected

2010Series
7.5
View The Royals
The Royals

The Royals

2015Series
7.3
View Ravenswood
Ravenswood

Ravenswood

2013Series
7.1
View Heatwave
Heatwave

Heatwave

2022Film
6.3
View The Hole
The Hole

The Hole

2009Film
5.8
View Wolves
Wolves

Wolves

2014Film
5.9
View Unbroken: Path to Redemption
Unbroken: Path to Redemption

Unbroken: Path to Redemption

2018Film
6.6
View The Now
The Now

The Now

2021Series
5.7
View A Royal Winter
A Royal Winter

A Royal Winter

2017Film
7.2
View Radio Rebel
Radio Rebel

Radio Rebel

2012Film
6.2
View Christmas at the Palace
Christmas at the Palace

Christmas at the Palace

2018Film
6.4