Desiree Zurowski

Professional Trajectory

Desiree Zurowski – Canadian actress and former ballet dancer, born 1 May 1975 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Danced with the National Ballet of Canada (1990–1995) before transitioning to acting, debuting in Picture Windows (1995). Her most notable film roles include Mrs. Grey in X-Men: The Last Stand (2006), Lindy Newton in The Invisible (2007), Helen Schriver in Shattered (2007, opposite Pierce Brosnan), Carla Ferrente in Charlie St. Cloud (2010, opposite Zac Efron), an Older Family Friend in This Means War (2012), a Radio Reporter in Horns (2013, opposite Daniel Radcliffe), and Tipsy Lady in Big Eyes (2014, opposite Timothy Chalamet). On television she has appeared in Arrow (2012), Smallville (2011), Fringe (2012), Stargate SG-1 (2000, 2006), Supernatural (2007), Psych (2008), Supergirl (2017), The Magicians (2017), and The Good Doctor (2021).