Biography
Who is Megan Follows?
Early life and background
Megan Follows was born in Toronto, Canada, to parents who were also performers. Her father, Ted Follows, and her mother, Dawn Greenhalgh, were both actors, which immersed her in the entertainment industry from a young age. Growing up in this environment, her siblings also pursued careers in the arts. Her sister Edwina became a writer, while her brother Laurence and sister Samantha also worked as actors.
Breakthrough as Anne Shirley
The role that defined her early career was that of Anne Shirley in the 1985 television miniseries Anne of Green Gables. Megan Follows was selected for the part after outperforming over 3,000 other young actresses who auditioned for the coveted role. Although director Kevin Sullivan initially expressed concern regarding her age, her performance proved successful and remains a highlight of Canadian television history.
Television and film career
Megan Follows has built an extensive resume on both Canadian and American screens. In 1982, she appeared in The Facts of Life and later starred in the series Domestic Life. Her film credits include the 1985 adaptation of Stephen King's Silver Bullet and voicing the character Clara in the animated movie The Nutcracker Prince. She later portrayed Catherine de' Medici in the historical drama series Reign, which aired on The CW Network for four seasons.
Theatre and personal life
Theatre has been a consistent part of her creative output. She performed in the Toronto production of The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds alongside her mother and sister. Later, she took on the role of Juliet in Romeo and Juliet at the Stratford Festival. She has worked frequently with the Soulpepper Theatre Company, appearing in productions such as Fool for Love, The Real Thing, and Top Girls.
Birthday and age
Megan Follows was born on March 14, 1968, which makes Megan 58 years old today. That birthday falls under the Pisces sign. Megan shares the date with 27 other famous people.
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