SMALLVILLE CHARACTER: Lois Lane

• Alternate Name: Erica Parker
• Date of Birth: June 21, 1978, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
• Height: 5′ 8″
• Spouse: David Palffy (January 2005 – Present)

Durance grew up in Alberta, Canada to a truck driver, Joel, a librarian, Gail, and an older brother and sister on a turkey farm. After graduating from school, she moved to Vancouver to start her acting career, which includes guest starring roles on television shows such as “Stargate SG-1,” “The Chris Isaak Show,” “Andromeda,” and “Tru Calling,” “Gramercy Park,” and “The Collector,” as well as feature films.

Movies & Television Credits:

• “Sophie” – Natalia (2010)
• “Smallville” – Lois Lane (TV Series) (2004-2011)
• “Beyond Sherwood Forest” – Maid Marian (TV Movie) (2009)
• “Final Verdict” – Megan Washington (TV Movie) (2009)
• “The Building” – Jules Wilde (TV Movie) (2009)
• “I Me Wed” – Isabelle Darden – (TV Movie) (2007)
• “The Butterfly Effect 2″ – Julie Miller (2006)
• “Stranded” – Carina (TV Movie) (2006)
• “The Collector” – Rachel Slate (TV Series, 1 episode) (2004)
• “Stargate SG-1″ – Krista James (TV Series, 1 episode) (2004)
• “Andromeda” – Amira (TV Series, 1 episode) (2004)
• “Tru Calling” – Angela Todd (TV Series, 1 episode) (2004)
• “The Chris Isaak Show” – Ashley (as Erica Parker) (TV Series, 1 episode) (2004)
• “The Bridge” – Amy (Short) (2004)
• “Devil Winds” – Kara Jensen (as Erica Parker) (TV Movie) (2003)
• “House of the Dead” – Johanna (as Erica Parker) (2003)
• “111 Gramercy Park” – Maddy O’Donnel (as Erica Parker) (2003)
• “The Untold” – Tara Knowles (as Erica Parker) (2002)

Awards:

Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA

• 2005, Nominated for Saturn Award: Best Supporting Actress on Television for Smallville
• 2006, Nominated for Saturn Award: Best Supporting Actress on Television for Smallville

Gemini Awards:

• 2008, Nominated for Gemini Award: Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Program or Mini-Series for I Me Wed (2007) (TV)

Erica Durance Fast Facts:

• Phobias are water and birds.
• Grew up on a turkey farm.
• Favorite authors are Jane Austen and Ellen Montgomery.
• One of her favorite books is Harry Potter.
• Big fan of the Christopher Reeve “Superman” films.
• Good friends with Smallville (2001) co-stars Allison Mack and Kristin Kreuk.
• Favorite comic book character was Lois Lane, even before she was cast in the role.

SOURCE: CW.com, IMDb