Brenda Pierce is a Canadian actress and film producer best known for her roles in the critically acclaimed films Exotica and The Sweet Hereafter. Pierce began her career in the early 1980s, appearing in several television shows such as The Littlest Hobo, Street Legal, and Night Heat.
In 1994, she starred in the Atom Egoyan-directed film Exotica, for which she won a Genie Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role. The film was a critical success, and Pierce's performance as the exotic dancer Tracy was praised by critics.
In 1997, Pierce starred in Egoyan's The Sweet Hereafter, a drama about a small town in the aftermath of a school bus accident. The film was a critical and commercial success, and Pierce's performance as the grieving mother and widow was praised by critics. She was also nominated for a Genie Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role.
In the 2000s, Pierce appeared in several television shows, including La Femme Nikita, NYPD Blue, and Da Vinci's Inquest. She also appeared in the films Ginger Snaps and It's All Gone Pete Tong. In 2010, Pierce starred in the short film The Good Times Are Killing Me, which was an official selection at the Toronto International Film Festival.
In addition to her acting career, Pierce is also a film producer. She was a producer for the critically acclaimed film The Sweet Hereafter, and has also produced several short films.
Pierce has had a long and successful career in the entertainment industry, and she continues to be a respected actress and producer. Her performances in Exotica and The Sweet Hereafter remain some of the most powerful and memorable of her career.