Anna Cummer (born January 2, 1977) is a Canadian actress. She was born in Singapore to Canadian parents. She spent half of her adolescence in Southeast Asia and the other half in
Saskatoon
Saskatoon () is the largest city in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. It straddles a bend in the South Saskatchewan River in the central region of the province. It is located along the Trans-Canada Yellowhead Highway, and has served as ...
,
Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan ( ; ) is a province in western Canada, bordered on the west by Alberta, on the north by the Northwest Territories, on the east by Manitoba, to the northeast by Nunavut, and on the south by the U.S. states of Montana and North ...
, Canada. She finished high school in Hong Kong at the
French International School of Hong Kong
French International School "Victor Segalen" of Hong Kong (FIS in English, french: Lycée français international Victor-Segalen; LFI; ) is a French international school in Hong Kong. It is the only accredited French school in Hong Kong (lin ...
and studied drama in
England
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where she completed the
Master of Performing Arts The Master of Performing Arts (M.P.A. or M.Perf.A.) is a graduate degree awarded in the fields of dance, drama, film and music. The degree generally requires a minimum of two years of full-time study to complete. The degree program is offered prim ...
. Since returning to Canada in 2001, Cummer has put her talents to good use as a
voiceover artist
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, working in film and television, and performing in theatrical productions. As a voice actress, Cummer is best known as the voice of Mea from
Popotan
is a Japanese adult visual novel developed by Petit Ferret with character designs by Akio Watanabe under the alias Poyoyon Rock. It was originally released as a PC game for CD-ROM on December 13, 2002, and subsequently re-released on DVD ...
,
Nozomi Daichi from
The Daichis
is an anime television series created and written by Shōji Kawamori. The series premiered in Japan on WOWOW between January 9, 2001 and March 29, 2001, spanning a total of 13 episodes. It centers on a dysfunctional family tasked with defen ...
and Miyu Kuroi from the
Mega Man NT Warrior series.
As a theatre actress, Cummer is a recipient of several
Jessie nominations and awards.
She is also voiced in English dub, Shinbi from
The Haunted House
A haunted house is a building purported to be the site of paranormal activity.
Haunted house may also refer to:
Films and television
* ''The Haunted House'' (1913 film), an American silent short comedy-drama
* ''The Haunted House'' (1917 film ...
series.
Roles
Anime
* ' – Shinbi
* ''
Cardfight!! Vanguard G: Stride Gate'' – Girl (ep 41); Ryuzu Child (ep 38); Ryuzu Myojin (Child)
* ''
Cardfight!! Vanguard G: Z'' – Gredora
* ''
Dokkoida?!
''Dokkoida?!'', known in Japan as is a comedic Japanese light novel series about a boy, , who is hired by a preteen space alien girl, Tanpopo, to try out an experimental new suit developed by the intergalactic toy company that she works f ...
'' – Mrs. Umeki; Assistant; Sister #4; Reporter
* ''
Future Card Buddyfight X'' – Chibi Panda; Newscaster (ep 2)
* ''
Galaxy Angel
is a ''bishōjo'' sci-fi metaseries composed of anime, manga and dating sim video games. It was created by Broccoli in July 2000, when it launched a multi-platformed project called ''Project G.A.'' The anime and ''Galaxy Angel Party'' ...
'' –
Vanilla H
* ''
Hamtaro
''Hamtaro'', known in Japan as , is a Japanese manga and storybook series created and illustrated by Ritsuko Kawai about a hamster. The manga was serialized in Shogakukan's "Second Grade" magazine in April 1997; more ''Hamtaro'' stor ...
'' – Postie
* ''Human Crossing'' – Kyoko Tamura; Miss Ryoko
* ''
Infinite Ryvius
is a 26 episode drama/sci-fi series produced by Sunrise.
The character and mecha designs in ''RYVIUS'' were created by Hisashi Hirai, who later went on to act as the character designer for ''Gundam SEED''.
The series is also noted for its ...
'' – Fangirl; Dicastia Crewmember; Cafeteria Girl
* ''
Inuyasha
is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Rumiko Takahashi. It was serialized in Shogakukan's ''shōnen'' manga magazine ''Weekly Shōnen Sunday'' from November 1996 to June 2008, with its chapters collected in fifty-six '' ...
'' – Serina (Episode 59)
* ''
Maison Ikkoku
is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Rumiko Takahashi. It was serialized in Shogakukan's ''seinen'' manga magazine ''Big Comic Spirits'' from 1980 to 1987, with the chapters collected into 15 ''tankōbon'' volumes. ' ...
'' – Kozue Nanao (second voice); Yagami's Classmate 3
* ''
Master Keaton
is a Japanese manga series created by Hokusei Katsushika, Naoki Urasawa, and Takashi Nagasaki. It was serialized in '' Big Comic Original'' from 1988 to 1994, with the 144 chapters collected into 18 ''tankōbon'' volumes by Shogakukan.
An ...
'' – Ann MacRae
* ''
MegaMan NT Warrior'' – Miyu Kuroi/Mysteriyu
* ''
Mobile Suit Gundam SEED
is an anime series developed by Sunrise and directed by Mitsuo Fukuda. The ninth installment in the ''Gundam'' franchise, ''Gundam SEED'' takes place in a future calendar era, in this case the Cosmic Era. In this era, mankind has deve ...
'' –
Miriallia Haw
This is a list of fictional characters featured in the Cosmic Era (CE) timeline of the Gundam anime metaseries. These characters appear in the ''Mobile Suit Gundam SEED'' and ''Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny'' anime television series, as well a ...
* ''
Mobile Suit Gundam 00
is a Japanese anime television series, the eleventh installment in Sunrise studio's long-running '' Gundam'' franchise comprising two seasons. The series is set on a futuristic Earth and is centered on the exploits of the fictional paramil ...
'' – Kinue Crossroad
* ''
Popotan
is a Japanese adult visual novel developed by Petit Ferret with character designs by Akio Watanabe under the alias Poyoyon Rock. It was originally released as a PC game for CD-ROM on December 13, 2002, and subsequently re-released on DVD ...
'' – Mea (Ocean / Geneon)
* ''
Starship Operators
A starship, starcraft, or interstellar spacecraft is a theoretical spacecraft designed for interstellar travel, traveling between planetary systems.
The term is mostly found in science fiction. Reference to a "star-ship" appears as early as 188 ...
'' – Rio Mamiya
* ''
Shakugan no Shana
, also known simply as , is a Japanese light novel series written by Yashichiro Takahashi with illustrations by Noizi Ito. ASCII Media Works published 26 novels from November 2002 to November 2012 under their Dengeki Bunko imprint. ...
'' – Wirhelmina Carmel (Season 1)
* ''
The Daichis - Earth's Defense Family'' – Nozomi Daichi; Lieutenant
Film and television
* ''
Human Target
The Human Target is the name of two fictional characters in American comic books published by DC Comics. The first is Fred Venable, while the second is private investigator and bodyguard Christopher Chance who assumes the identities of clients tar ...
'' – Female Hostage (Episode: The Pilot)
* ''
Care Bears: Share Bear Shines'' – Princess Starglo (voice)
* ''
Smallville
''Smallville'' is an American superhero television series developed by writer-producers Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, based on the DC Comics character Superman created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. The series was produced by Millar/ ...
'' – Passing Reporter (Episode: Hex)
* ''
Strawberry Shortcake's Berry Bitty Adventures'' –
Strawberry Shortcake
Strawberry shortcake may refer to:
* Strawberry shortcake (dessert), a shortcake served with strawberries
* "Strawberry Shortcake, Huckleberry Pie," a song published in 1956; a version by The Brother Sisters was released by Mercury Records in 1960 ...
(voice)
* ''
Barbie Presents: Thumbelina'' –
Thumbelina
Thumbelina (; da, Tommelise) is a literary fairy tale written by Danish author Hans Christian Andersen first published by C. A. Reitzel on 16 December 1835 in Copenhagen, Denmark, with "The Naughty Boy" and "The Travelling Companion" in t ...
(voice)
* ''
Reaper
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'' – Female Customer (Episode: The Favorite)
* ''
Iron Man: Armored Adventures'' –
Patricia "Pepper" Potts / Rescue (voice)
* ''
Aliens in America
''Aliens in America'' is an American teen sitcom created by David Guarascio and Moses Port that aired on The CW for one season from October 1, 2007, to May 18, 2008. Guarascio and Port also served as executive producers of the show alongside Ti ...
'' – Mrs. Quercioli (Episode: The Muslim Card)
* ''Sheltered Life'' – Anna
* ''
Eureka
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'' – EMT Nurse (Episode: God is in the Details)
* ''
Monster Buster Club
''Monster Buster Club'' is a science fiction computer-animation television series co-produced by the French-based company Marathon Media, Canadian animation studio Image Entertainment Corporation and Jetix Europe. The show debuted on June 2, ...
'' – Samantha (voice)
*''
Inuyasha the Movie: Fire on the Mystic Island'' - Kujaku
* ''
My Little Pony: A Very Pony Place'' – Star Light & Heart Bright (voice)
* ''
My Little Pony: Pinkie Pie's Special Day'' - Rainbow Dash (voice)
* ''
The Barbie Diaries
''The Barbie Diaries'' is a 2006 computer-animated motion capture teen drama film directed by Eric Fogel and written by Elise Allen and Laura McCreary which premiered on Nickelodeon on 30 April and on DVD on May 9.
The 8th entry in the Barbi ...
'' – Dawn (voice)
* ''
Stargate Atlantis
''Stargate Atlantis'' (usually stylized in all caps and often abbreviated ''SGA'') is an Adventure film, adventure and military science fiction television series and part of MGM's Stargate, ''Stargate'' franchise. The show was created by Brad Wr ...
'' – Petra (Episode: The Tower)
* ''Just Cause'' – Julie (Episode: The Wives of Christmas Past)
* ''
John Doe
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'' – Spectacles (Episode: Do, Re: Me)
* ''The World of Piwi'' — Maureen (1st voice)
* ''Frequency Zero'' – Waitress
* ''The Miracles of the Cards'' – Nurse Theresa
* ''
Barbie: Princess Charm School'' – Caprice
* ''
Hydee and the Hytops'' (2011 movie) - Charolette (voice)
* ''The Passage of Fiona'' – Morgan
Theatre
* ''
Hedda Gabler
''Hedda Gabler'' () is a play written by Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen. The world premiere was staged on 31 January 1891 at the Residenztheater in Munich. Ibsen himself was in attendance, although he remained back-stage. The play has been ca ...
'' – Hedda (Osimous Theatre)
* ''
Intimate Apparel
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'' – Mrs. Van Buren (
Arts Club Theatre Company
The Arts Club Theatre Company is a Canadian professional theatre company in Vancouver, British Columbia, founded in 1958. It is the largest urban not-for-profit theatre company in the country and the largest in Western Canada, with productions tak ...
)
* ''Snowman'' – Kim (Rumble Productions)
* ''
Death of a Salesman
''Death of a Salesman'' is a 1949 stage play written by American playwright Arthur Miller. The play premiered on Broadway in February 1949, running for 742 performances. It is a two-act tragedy set in late 1940s Brooklyn told through a monta ...
'' – Jenny/Letta (
Vancouver Playhouse)
* ''
The Miracle Worker
''The Miracle Worker'' refers to a broadcast, a play and various other adaptations of Helen Keller's 1903 autobiography ''The Story of My Life''. The first of these works was a 1957 ''Playhouse 90'' broadcast written by William Gibson and sta ...
'' –
Annie Sullivan
Anne Sullivan Macy (born as Johanna Mansfield Sullivan; April 14, 1866 – October 20, 1936) was an American teacher best known for being the instructor and lifelong companion of Helen Keller.Herrmann, Dorothy. ''Helen Keller: A Life'', Alfred ...
(
Vancouver Playhouse)
* ''
The Secret World of Og
''The Secret World of Og'' is a children's novel written by Pierre Berton and illustrated by his daughter Patsy. It was first published in 1961 by McClelland and Stewart.
This Canadian classic has sold more than 200,000 copies in four editions.
O ...
'' – Penny (
Carousel Theatre
Carousel Theatre (also known as Carousel Theatre For Young People) is a professional theatre company for young audiences located in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The company stages plays for young people, families and educators at the W ...
)
* ''
Coriolanus
''Coriolanus'' ( or ) is a tragedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written between 1605 and 1608. The play is based on the life of the legendary Roman leader Caius Marcius Coriolanus. Shakespeare worked on it during the same ye ...
'' – Aufidius (Coriolanus Co-op)
* ''How It Works'' – Brooke (
Touchstone Theatre
Touchstone Theatre is a professional theatre company in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, founded in 1976 by a group of University of British Columbia theatre graduates. Touchstone's focus is on the development and production of Canadian works ...
– Nominated for Best Supporting Actress)
* ''
Hecuba
Hecuba (; also Hecabe; grc, Ἑκάβη, Hekábē, ) was a queen in Greek mythology, the wife of King Priam of Troy during the Trojan War.
Description
Hecuba was described by the chronicler Malalas in his account of the ''Chronography'' as "da ...
'' –
Polyxena
In Greek mythology, Polyxena (; Greek: ) was the youngest daughter of King Priam of Troy and his queen, Hecuba. She does not appear in Homer, but in several other classical authors, though the details of her story vary considerably. After the ...
(Blackbird Theatre)
* ''Recovery'' – Mya (Rumble Productions)
* ''
The Winter's Tale
''The Winter's Tale'' is a play by William Shakespeare originally published in the First Folio of 1623. Although it was grouped among the comedies, many modern editors have relabelled the play as one of Shakespeare's late romances. Some cri ...
'' –
Perdita
Perdita (Italian for "loss", from Latin for "lost woman"), may refer to:
People
* Perdita Barran, English chemist
* Perdita Buchan (born 1940), Anglo-American author
* Perdita Felicien (born 1980), Canadian track athlete
* Perdita Huston (1936� ...
(
Bard on the Beach
Bard on the Beach is Western Canada's largest professional Shakespeare festival. The theatre Festival runs annually from early June through September in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The Festival is produced by Bard on the Beach Theatre S ...
)
* ''
Troilus and Cressida
''Troilus and Cressida'' ( or ) is a play by William Shakespeare, probably written in 1602.
At Troy during the Trojan War, Troilus and Cressida begin a love affair. Cressida is forced to leave Troy to join her father in the Greek camp. M ...
'' –
Cassandra
Cassandra or Kassandra (; Ancient Greek: Κασσάνδρα, , also , and sometimes referred to as Alexandra) in Greek mythology was a Trojan priestess dedicated to the god Apollo and fated by him to utter true prophecies but never to be believe ...
(
Bard on the Beach
Bard on the Beach is Western Canada's largest professional Shakespeare festival. The theatre Festival runs annually from early June through September in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The Festival is produced by Bard on the Beach Theatre S ...
)
* ''
Titus Andronicus
''Titus Andronicus'' is a tragedy by William Shakespeare believed to have been written between 1588 and 1593, probably in collaboration with George Peele. It is thought to be Shakespeare's first tragedy and is often seen as his attempt to emul ...
'' – Lavinia (
Mad Duck Theatre Collective)
* ''
Peter Pan
Peter Pan is a fictional character created by Scottish novelist and playwright J. M. Barrie. A free-spirited and mischievous young boy who can fly and never grows up, Peter Pan spends his never-ending childhood having adventures on the mythi ...
'' –
Wendy Darling
Wendy Moira Angela Darling is a fictional character and one of the main protagonists of the 1904 play and 1911 novel ''Peter and Wendy'' by J. M. Barrie, as well as in most adaptations in other media. Her exact age is not specified in the origina ...
(
Carousel Theatre
Carousel Theatre (also known as Carousel Theatre For Young People) is a professional theatre company for young audiences located in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The company stages plays for young people, families and educators at the W ...
– Nominated for Outstanding Performance)
* ''
The Diary of Anne Frank
''The Diary of a Young Girl'', also known as ''The Diary of Anne Frank'', is a book of the writings from the Dutch-language diary kept by Anne Frank while she was in hiding for two years with her family during the Nazi occupation of the Neth ...
'' –
Margot Frank
Margot Betti Frank (16 February 1926 – ) was the elder daughter of Otto Frank and Edith Frank and the elder sister of Anne Frank. Margot's deportation order from the Gestapo hastened the Frank family into hiding. According to the diary of he ...
(
Arts Club Theatre Company
The Arts Club Theatre Company is a Canadian professional theatre company in Vancouver, British Columbia, founded in 1958. It is the largest urban not-for-profit theatre company in the country and the largest in Western Canada, with productions tak ...
)
* ''Portia, My Love'' – Portia (Ensemble Theatre)
* ''
Goodnight Desdemona (Good Morning Juliet)
''Goodnight Desdemona (Good Morning Juliet)'' is a 1988 comedic play by Ann-Marie MacDonald in which Constance Ledbelly, a young English literature professor from Queen's University, goes on a subconscious journey of self-discovery.
Constance t ...
'' – Juliet (One Night Castle Projects – Won Best Supporting Actress Award)
* ''
The Tempest'' – Miranda (
Mad Duck Theatre Collective)
* ''Shopping & Fucking'' – Lulu (Pi Theatre/Ruby Slippers)
Video games
* ''
Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 2'' – Cecily Fairchild
* ''
Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 3'' – Cecily Fairchild
References
External links
*
Anna Cummer's website
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1977 births
Living people
Actresses from Saskatoon
Actresses from Vancouver
Canadian expatriates in Hong Kong
Canadian expatriates in Singapore
Canadian expatriates in England
Canadian film actresses
Canadian stage actresses
Canadian television actresses
Canadian voice actresses
Singaporean emigrants to Canada