Clare McConnell

Clare McConnell is a Canadian actress and comedian, best known for her roles as Effie Newsome Crabtree in "Murdoch Mysteries" and as the Klingon leader Dennas in "Star Trek: Discovery". She has also appeared in "American Gods" and "Wynonna Earp". McConnell was nominated for Breakout Artist at the 2018 Canadian Comedy Awards and received a 2023 Canadian Screen Award nomination for "Avocado Toast the Series". She also has a 2025 Canadian Screen Award nomination for "Murdoch Mysteries".