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Nancy Palk
Actor

Nancy Palk

Biography

Nancy Palk is a Canadian stage, film and television actress. Acclaimed actor, director, educator, born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Nancy Palk was raised in Winnipeg and London, Ontario. Her father was on the board at the Manitoba Theatre Centre when John Hirsch was the Artistic Director, and when actors such as Douglas Rain and Martha Henry were performing there. She attended the MTC drama school when she was in grade 5. She graduated with an Arts degree from Queen’s University in 1977, and from the National Theatre School of Canada (Acting) in 1979, mentored by Douglas Rain.

Nancy Palk is a founding member and resident artist of Soulpepper Theatre Company.

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For the Company, she has acted in a wide range of plays and roles, many of which are exceptional and challenging mothers.

Known for

Filmography

  1. 2026The Vampire LestatSeries: Old Miss Piss (1 episode)
  2. 2024Eleanor in the EveningFilm
  3. 2024A Bestselling Kind of LoveFilm: Janice Kilner
  4. 2024Law & Order Toronto: Criminal IntentSeries: Edith Cross (1 episode)
  5. 2022Loving ChristmasFilm: Andrea
  6. 2022ReacherSeries: Mrs. Jobling (2 episodes)
  7. 2020Mary IVFilm: Two
  8. 2019Hudson & RexSeries: Beth Phalen (1 episode)
  9. 2018Catch and ReleaseFilm: Du
  10. 2017CardinalSeries: Sandra Mason (1 episode)
  11. 2016The Other HalfFilm: Katherine
  12. 2016Private EyesSeries: Sergeant Lydia Sullivan (1 episode)
  13. 2016The Girlfriend ExperienceSeries: Professor (4 episodes)
  14. 2013King & MaxwellSeries: Senator Haskell (1 episode)
  15. 2011SuitsSeries: Judy O'Brien (1 episode)
  16. 2010When Love Is Not Enough: The Lois Wilson StoryFilm: Joan
  17. 2006Monster WarriorsSeries: Aunt Agatha (1 episode)
  18. 2004H2OSeries: Deirdre Milnes (2 episodes)
  19. 2004This Is WonderlandSeries: Ms. Kelsey (1 episode)
  20. 2003The Gospel of JohnFilm: Samaritan Woman
  21. 2003Wild CardSeries: Barb Miller (1 episode)
  22. 2002ConvictionFilm: Teacher
  23. 2001Mutant XSeries: Dr. Willett (1 episode)
  24. 2001For Love of OliviaFilm: Rose Ella Lattabee
  25. 2000Custody of the HeartFilm: Rona
  26. 2000The Loretta Claiborne StoryFilm: Miss Rydell
  27. 1998The Defenders: Taking the FirstFilm: Judge Lacey
  28. 1998The Defenders: Choice of EvilsFilm: Judge Karnes
  29. 1998Emily of New MoonSeries: Charlotte Pitts (1 episode)
  30. 1994Due SouthSeries: Carolyn Sherman (1 episode)

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