Born in rural Ontario where she grew up watching Lucille Ball and Carol Burnett, dreaming of performing, Beverley shocked her parents in her early 20’s by leaving her secretarial job to follow her heart and pursue a life in acting and singing. Her journey began with various opportunities, including a memorable stint playing a chicken in an improv show at the Pacific National Exhibition. Fortunately things got better!

 Professionally trained and dedicated to her craft, she shines on screens both big and small, captivating audiences in TV shows, films, and commercials. With a versatile range and a commitment to authenticity, Beverley is known for her ability to inhabit diverse roles and deliver memorable performances that resonate with viewers. Her film career kicked off in Vancouver with a guest star role on the Canadian classic The Beachcombers and then playing John Candy’s secretary in the film Who’s Harry Crumb. Today she is a seasoned actor with a passion for bringing stories to life.  She has amassed over 100 film and TV credits, gaining worldwide recognition for her role as ‘Granny' on ABC’s hit series Once Upon a Time. Her film credits include Clint Eastwood’s Oscar winning Unforgiven,  and the acclaimed The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants. She has had recurring roles in shows like Mysterious Ways, Hope Island, Harper’s Island, and Bordertown.   Beverley will show up in your living room most Christmas’s in one of the many Hallmark and Lifetime movies she has starred in. 

 Aside from her screen work, Beverley is a successful singer-songwriter with four CDs, including two children’s CDs used in many children’s health care facilities. She performs regularly in concerts and at festivals, entertaining audiences with her comedic, earthy, inspiring, folk music with a pop twist.

Beverley’s life as always centered around storytelling. She has written and toured her two one woman plays, winning PICK OF THE VANCOUVER Fringe Festival with each, Best Musical at the NYC SOLO FESTIVAL.  She has performed at the infamous MOTH in NYC four times and her stories have been aired on Public Radio USA and CBC Canada.  

Beverley has hosted and been a public speaker at numerous events including the prestigious Vancouver Leo Awards, BCCMA Awards, RPNAO (Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario), Just Singin’ Round (Synergy), and The Flame to name a few.

She has been a professional coach and acting instructor for 10 years, helping people hone in on their strengths,  and book jobs.