Karyn Dwyer

Birthday: 22 March 1975, Corner Brook, Newfoundland, Canada

Birth Name: Karyn Elizabeth Dwyer

Height: 157 cm

Karyn is best known for her starring role as Maggie in the cult hit independent film, Better Than Chocolate (1999). She was also in Superstar (1999), Sailor Moon (1995) starred in indie feature films ...Show More

I knew I wanted to do Better Than Chocolate before I even read the script. When I heard Anne Wheeler Show more I knew I wanted to do Better Than Chocolate before I even read the script. When I heard Anne Wheeler was directing it, I knew it was going to be special. Hide

I never played dolls or house when I was growing up. I had 4 younger siblings so, naturally, I was b Show more I never played dolls or house when I was growing up. I had 4 younger siblings so, naturally, I was busy staging musicals. Hide

Your favorite role is always the one you're working on at that moment, but I will never forget the e Show more Your favorite role is always the one you're working on at that moment, but I will never forget the experience of working on "Better Than Chocolate". A lot of people write to me saying they could really relate to Maggie and that it had a really positive impact on their self-esteem and relationship with their mothers. Hide

The other day a woman asked me, "Were you queer before you did 'Better Than Chocolate', or did you b Show more The other day a woman asked me, "Were you queer before you did 'Better Than Chocolate', or did you become queer for the part?" It's flattering that nobody believes I'm straight anymore. It tells me I must have done something right. But I am considering "coming out" as a straight woman. Hide

All my brothers were named after the Boston Bruins. Brad (Park), Barry (Beck), Paul (Hurley). I'm su Show more All my brothers were named after the Boston Bruins. Brad (Park), Barry (Beck), Paul (Hurley). I'm surprised they didn't call me Bobby. Hide

Growing up, I was always doing theater. But for a short time I almost convinced myself I wanted to b Show more Growing up, I was always doing theater. But for a short time I almost convinced myself I wanted to be a journalist...right after I saw Holly Hunter in "Broadcast News". Then I considered the FBI...right after I saw Jodi Foster in "Silence of the Lambs". When I finally told Mom I wanted to pursue acting as a career she didn't bat an eyelash. She just gave me a look that said, "Really? What was your first clue?" Hide

Karyn Dwyer's FILMOGRAPHY

as Actor (39)

Doc - Season 5

The Fixer

Doc - Season 4

Kung Fu: The Legend Continues - Season 4

Road to Avonlea - Season 1

Doc - Season 1

PSI Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal - Season 3

Sailor Moon - Season 2 [Sub: Eng]

Due South - Season 1

The Art Of The Steal