Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Claire Rankin (born January 23, 1974) is a Canadian actress. She was raised in Prince Edward Island and is a trained singer and dancer. She has over 40 films and television credits appearing in such shows as "House", "Monk",Without a Trace, The District, Chicago Hope, Ally McBeal and The Drew Carey Show. She also has lead roles in a number of independent films and television movies, including John Q, In Quiet Night, A Brother's Promise, A Face to Kill For and One of Our Own.