CLAIRE RANKIN

Mary Critch in “Son of a Critch”

 

Claire Rankin stars as Mary Critch in The CW’s new comedy series “Son of a Critch.”

 

Originally from Prince Edward Island, Canada, Rankin started her career as a dancer with The Charlottetown Festival performing a Canadian National Tour of “Anne of Green Gables.” She then spent four seasons with the Stratford Shakespearean Festival in such roles as Miranda (“The Tempest”), Katherine (“Love’s Labour’s Lost”), Luce (“The Knight of the Burning Prestle”), and Louise (“Carousel”). Most recently, Rankin has performed in both the Canadian and American National Tours of “Dear Evan Hansen” playing the role of Cynthia.

 

After a stint as Cosette in “Les Miserables” and Juliet in “Romeo & Juliet,” Rankin turned her talents to film and television. During 15 years of living in Los Angeles, she worked with the likes of Aaron Sorkin, Tony Shalhoub, Kevin Costner, Jessica Chastain, Denzel Washington, Famke Jansen and Dick van Dyke (whom she had the pleasure of singing with between takes!) She has over 50 recurring/guest star roles on such series as “Rogue,” “Taken,” “The Mentalist,” “Quantico,” “House,” “Monk,” “Charmed,” and “Suits.”

 

Favorite film roles include “Molly’s Game,” “The Swap,” “One of Our Own,” “In Quiet Night” and “Root of the Problem.”

 

After studying wine at the Professional Culinary Institute in California, Rankin became a Certified Sommelier with the Court of the Master Sommelier and a Certified Specialist of Wine with the Society of Wine Educators.

 

May 2023