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Elliot Page was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia to Martha Philpotts, a teacher, and Dennis Page, a graphic designer. Page wanted to start acting at an early age and attended the Neptune Theater School. They began their career at the age of 10 on the award-winning television series Pit Pony (1999), for which they received a Gemini nomination and a Young Artist Awards nomination. Later, Page appeared in Marion Bridge (2002), which won the award for Best Canadian First Feature at the Toronto International Film Festival. They won a Gemini Award for their role of Lilith in the first season of ReGenesis (2004), a one-hour drama for TMN/Movie Central, and for the cable feature, Ghost Cat (2004), for Best Performance in a Children's or Youth Program or Series. In addition, Page appeared in the cult hit TV series Trailer Park Boys (2001).
As the lead in David Slade's Hard Candy (2005), which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, Page garnered much praise for their tour de force performance as a 14-year-old who meets a 30-year-old photographer on the Internet and then looks to expose him as a pedophile. Films that followed included the title role of Bruce McDonald's The Tracey Fragments (2007); An American Crime (2007), also starring Catherine Keener; and the third installation of the X-Men franchise, X-Men: The Last Stand (2006), where Page played Kitty Pryde.
With their breakout role in Jason Reitman's hit comedy Juno (2007), about an offbeat teenager who finds herself unexpectedly pregnant, Page received Academy Award, BAFTA, Golden Globe and SAG Best Actress nominations, and won the Independent Spirit Award for their performance. They followed up that turn with the lead in Drew Barrymore's directorial debut, the roller-derby comedy-drama Whip It (2009), Christopher Nolan's psychological thriller Inception (2010), the independent film Peacock (2010), and the dark comedy Super (2010), opposite Rainn Wilson and Liv Tyler.
Page co-starred alongside Jesse Eisenberg, Alison Pill, Alec Baldwin, and Greta Gerwig in the Woody Allen ensemble comedy To Rome with Love (2012), and appeared in the thriller The East (2013), a story centered on a contract worker (played by Brit Marling) tasked with infiltrating an anarchist group, only to find herself falling for its leader (played by Alexander Skarsgård).- Actress
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Cindy Sampson was born on 27 May 1978 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. She is an actress and director, known for Supernatural (2005), Private Eyes (2016) and The Shrine (2010). She has been married to Ryan Wickel since 7 July 2016.- Actor
- Soundtrack
Ty Olsson was born on 28 January 1974 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. He is an actor, known for X2: X-Men United (2003), War for the Planet of the Apes (2017) and Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011). He was previously married to Leanna Nash.- Actress
- Director
- Producer
Leslie Hope was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada and is a dual citizen of the US and Canada. She has directed several episodes of television including Snowpiercer (2020), Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (2022), Lost in Space (2018), The Order (2019), Murdoch Mysteries (2008), Van Helsing (2016), Ghost Wars (2017), and Aftermath (2016). Leslie produced and directed the award-winning documentary What I See When I Close My Eyes (2008), which screened all over the world and was sold to Moviola, The Short Film Channel. She wrote and directed the viral internet hit Gaykeith (2010), the music video [tt14222660/?ref_=fn_al_tt_2] by Christina Apostolopoulos and she has directed several movies for television. Leslie served as executive producer on The Bling Ring (2011), and she additionally executive produced and directed the award-winning Buried Treasure (2012). Leslie was the Artistic Director of The Wilton Project, a Los Angeles based writer-driven theater company she founded with Charlie Stratton, and she created and directed 'F-Lying: Fellini', with Roberto Campanella of ProArte Danze. In 2019, she produced the feature film Lie Exposed (2019). Leslie has also enjoyed a successful acting career.- Actor
- Producer
- Writer
Studied theater at the Lir Academy of Dramatic Arts In Dublin, Ireland
Born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, John Reardon is one of three children, and is part of a large extended family of over 300 cousins.
John has a long athletic background including football and basketball.
One of John's favorite pass-times is SCUBA diving and has traveled extensively for his love of diving.
John has, and continues to be an advocate for animal rights and protections.- Actor
- Soundtrack
Steve is an actor born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. He attended the Vancouver Film School acting program, before moving to Toronto where he was cast in TV shows like Blue Mountain State (2010), Hemlock Grove (2013) and Haven (2010). He is known for his role as Nick Sorrentino in the TV series "Bitten" (2014).- Actress
- Producer
Hailing from an English theatrical family, Christina Pickles is a beloved stage-trained actress who has enjoyed a rich and varied career that has allowed her to show her incredible range and great depth of character in her performances. She sets the bar for all at an entirely new height with this year's "Outstanding Actress, Short Form, Comedy or Drama, Short Form" for her critically lauded performance in "Break a Hip" earning a remarkable seventh Emmy nomination for a superior performance. Earlier, Christina earned an Emmy nod for her hilarious role on "Friends" as 'Ross' and 'Monica Geller's' mom adding to five nominations for her historic role on precedent-setting "St. Elsewhere."
Probably best known for her portrayal of "Nurse Helen Rosenthal" on the NBC hit hospital drama "St. Elsewhere" and "Judy Geller," the dysfunctional mother of Monica (Courtney Cox) and Ross (David Schwimmer), on the NBC smash comedy hit "Friends," Christina was Emmy-nominated five times for "St. Elsewhere" and once for her indelible role on "Friends."
Christina just added her seventh Emmy nomination this summer for her hilarious and touching performance as "Biz" in the short-form comedy series "Break A Hip." Guest stars and riveting performances surround her indelible character including those from Oscar winners Allison Janey, Octavia Spencer and Jim Rash as well as a laugh-out-loud turn from Peri Giipin. It was Christina five years ago that learned about the infectious storyline of "Break A Hip" and its protagonist, 'Biz,' insisting producer/director Cameron Watson turn this into the Short Form hit series you see today. It's the best in its space at a time when all of us are living longer and know a 'Biz' in our lives.
Christina trained at The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London before moving to New York where she was a member of The APA Repertory Company and enjoyed a luminous career starring on and Off-Broadway. After moving to Los Angeles for "St. Elsewhere," she worked consistently in film and television establishing herself as a versatile actress able to perform both comedy and drama deftly. Film credits include "The Wedding Singer," Baz Luhrmann's "Romeo + Juliet," "Grace of My Heart," and "Legends of the Fall." As a voice-over artist, Christina can be heard in classic episodes of "The Family Guy" and as the spokesperson for Pavilions supermarket.- Actress
- Producer
Laura Regan was born on 17 October 1977 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. She is an actress and producer, known for Minority Report (2015), Mad Men (2007) and Dead Silence (2007). She has been married to Farhad Safinia since 2007.- Actor
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- Producer
Born in Halifax to a Royal Canadian Navy father, Art's mother soon had him back in their home town of Toronto, Ontario. He grew up in the "Beaches" of Toronto a big fan of Elvis Presley and rock n' roll. Although shy as a child, he grew to be a rebellious and independent teenager. This lead him to much traveling, mostly by hitch-hiking, picking up odd jobs, meeting all sorts of people from red-necks to freedom marchers to surfers and everyone in between. By the time he was 21, he was a father, a stockbroker and an amateur photographer. A much admired uncle of Art's was Michael Kane, a talented and successful actor. This had piqued Art's interest in acting during his teens. Although fairly successful himself, as a broker, he basically felt unfulfilled and eventually, after being inspired and touched by a Toronto Workshop Productions play, he made the commitment to leave the stock market for theatre. Although he worked, basically, as an unglorified gofer for a few months with TWP, eventually he got an acting agent, mostly with a false resume, and started auditioning mostly for commercials. It was at this time that Art credits a discovery that changed his future. Someone, he can't remember who, directed him to the Eli Rill Workshop. Eli had moved to Toronto from New York, where he taught at the Actor's Studio. Kind, gentle and articulate, Eli lucidly communicated techniques and explorations of the Method. Art thrived in this environment and soon started applying his knowledge to getting acting jobs. His first big role was in a biker movie, The Proud Rider (1971), spawned by the popularity of Easy Rider (1969). Art actually worked with a real motorcycle gang, the Satan's Choice. It was during the making of this rather bad movie that Art almost changed his professional name to Jeremy Kane. The producers thought that Art should have a more "show biz" name and took his photo to a girls school and asked the students to suggest first names and last names. They then took these names to Art and asked him to pick one of each. He liked the name Jeremy and chose Kane in honor of his uncle. The first person he called was his uncle Michael. Michael told him in no uncertain terms to stick to his own name. Art did so, but the other name is still connected to the film. The other anecdote was when the producers asked Art if he could ride a "bike," he took them "literally" and said he could, but that when it came to motorcycles his brother Lang Hindle was much better, being a champion road racer. Cast for the part late on a Thursday, Art had to learn to ride a motorcycle by Monday morning. The next big step was being cast as Billy Duke, the best hockey player in the world, drafted by the Maple Leafs to lead them back to the playoffs in the film Winter Comes Early (1971), Canada's first million-dollar movie. This film led to offers from Hollywood, which he resisted until work dried up and Art, who had 4 children by this time, finally moved to Los Angeles.
Art credits much of his success in California to luck. He felt he was lucky having Patricia McQueeney as his manager and a dynamic pair of agents in Arnold Rifkin and Nichole David. Over the years Art has come to be known as a "working actor" involved as a leading actor in some "classic" films and numerous pilots and series. His work in ENG, one Canada's most successful series, won him a Acting Gemini and his Pete Braga in Paradise Falls (2001) has been described as a "classic performance" although Art credits brilliant writing for all the plaudits. Also, in the early 1990s, Art added the credit Director to his impressive resume. He and his beautiful wife, Brooke now split time between California, Florida and Canada spending time with their much beloved children, all 8 of them, and their 6 grandchildren. Lucky? Indeed!- Actor
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John Paul Tremblay was born on 17 May 1968 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. He is an actor and producer, known for Trailer Park Boys (2001), Trailer Park Boys: Out of the Park (2016) and Trailer Park Boys: Countdown to Liquor Day (2009). He is married to Andrea. They have three children.- Actor
- Composer
- Music Department
Josh Cruddas was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. He is an actor and composer, known for Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City (2021), Polar (2019) and Anything for Jackson (2020).- Actor
- Producer
- Director
Craig Olejnik was born in Halifax, Canada. He graduated from High School in Nova Scotia. His father was in the Canadian military. His grandfather was a soldier and POW in a concentration camp for five years in Poland during WW2. Later after his release, his grandparents immigrated to Canada from Poland.
Olejnik's career begin when he booked his first audition in the touching film, Margaret's Museum (1995) opposite Helena Bonham Carter playing her little brother in a coal mining family. His previous work includes strong appearances in Runaway (2006), opposite Donnie Wahlberg for the CW, the film Thir13en Ghosts (2001), and Wolf Lake (2001) for CBS, among others.
His breakout role was as the lead character of Toby Logan on the popular TV show - The Listener (2009), where he played a young telepathic. He was also, executive producer in the 5th and final season.
"'The Listener' provided a wonderful narrative arc over its 65 episodes, ending its run at the top of its game with a devoted following at home and around the world," said Phil King, CTV's president of sports and entertainment programming. "It leaves a strong legacy of which we are immensely proud."
The series was licensed in over 120 countries, and reruns continue to air on ION Television in the U.S., the network that became the show's co-production partner for its fifth and final season.
Olejnik is a huge supporter of the 'Sick Kids' pediatric foundation and took part in PSA's for the hospital, as well as being a supporter of 'Stand Up For Cancer'. (2015)
He is an avid hockey player and nature enthusiast. He resides in Los Angeles as of 2016.- Born in Halifax, Nova Scotia and raised in Ottawa, Ontario, Glenda is a first-generation Canadian of Goan decent. She attended Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec and got her Bachelor of Fine Arts with a Specialization in Theatre Performance. Glenda has performed on various stages across Canada. Along with established companies, she has also performed with and produced a wide range of independent work. Her ability to play varying styles and a broad scope of roles earned her several accolades. In 2004 & 2010 Glenda was awarded the M.E.C.C.A. (Montreal English Critics' Circle Award) for Best Actress. Glenda has worked steadily in film, TV, voice, commercials and video games. With a wide range of ability and experience, including her physical training, Glenda continues to strive for positive representation and collaboration on screen.
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- Soundtrack
Joanna Shimkus was born on 30 October 1943 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. She is an actress and producer, known for The Virgin and the Gypsy (1970), Zita (1968) and The Uninvited (1969). She was previously married to Sidney Poitier.- Molly Dunsworth was born on 25 May 1990 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. She is an actress, known for Hobo with a Shotgun (2011), Ingrid and the Black Hole (2016) and Deeply (2000).
- Henry Beckman was born on 26 November 1921 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. He was an actor, known for Marnie (1964), Blood & Guts (1978) and The Brood (1979). He was married to Hillary Beckman and Cheryl Maxwell. He died on 17 June 2008 in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.
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- Composer
Sarah McLachlan was born on 28 January 1968 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. She is a music artist and actress, known for Charlotte's Web (2006), Sarah McLachlan: Possession, Version 2 (1993) and Toy Story 2 (1999). She was previously married to Ashwin Sood.- Actor
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- Producer
Joe Cobden (born October 7, 1978 in Canada) found his first taste of acting while as an 11-year-old child busker on the street. As a busker, Joe toured all over Europe and America before deciding to focus on finishing out his education. He attended Concordia University's renowned Theatre Performance Program in Montreal and worked extensively across several Canadian stages. Joe Cobden's screen career began in 2000. He won a Genie Award in 2003 for his role Suddenly Naked (2001) starring Wendy Crewson and Peter Coyote. Other film work include the crime-thriller Swindle (2002), the comedy Hollywood North (2003), the disaster drama The Day After Tomorrow (2004), The Aviator (2004), all of which included such high caliber actors and actresses of Hollywood. His more recent films include the drama Source Code (2011) and the romantic drama The Vow (2012).- Actress
- Costume Designer
- Costume and Wardrobe Department
Sarah Dunsworth was born on 25 January 1976 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. She is an actress and costume designer, known for Trailer Park Boys (2001), Trailer Park Boys: Don't Legalize It (2014) and Hobo with a Shotgun (2011). She has been married to Ben Nickerson since 13 May 2017.- Actor
- Producer
Patrick Roach was born on 4 March 1969 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. He is an actor and producer, known for Trailer Park Boys (2001), Trailer Park Boys: The Movie (2006) and Say Goodnight to the Bad Guys (2008). He is married to Candice Roach. They have two children.- Actor
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Barrie Ingham was born on 10 February 1932 in Halifax, Yorkshire, England, UK. He was an actor, known for The Great Mouse Detective (1986), The Day of the Jackal (1973) and Dr. Who and the Daleks (1965). He was married to Tarne Phillips. He died on 23 January 2015 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, USA.- Tamara Hickey was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. She is known for In Your Eyes (2014), The Judge (2014) and Irrational Man (2015).
- With his clipped delivery, aristocratic if somewhat ominous manner and suave, urbane demeanour, Eric Portman was so good at playing German and/or Nazi officers that many believed he actually was German, or at least Austrian. The fact is that he was British to the core, having been born, raised and educated in Halifax, West Yorkshire, England. He began his acting career on the stage in 1923, specialising in works by William Shakespeare and George Bernard Shaw. His film debut came in the Tod Slaughter melodrama Maria Marten, or the Murder in the Red Barn (1935) as, oddly enough, a Gypsy.
Portman became a favourite of renowned filmmakers Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger, leading to a role he is probably best remembered for - the determined Nazi commander of a German U-boat sunk off the coast of Canada in 49th Parallel (1941), who tries to lead his crew across Canada in order to get to the safety of the US, which was at the time not involved in the war. His versatility was obvious in a film he made the next year, One of Our Aircraft Is Missing (1942) as an RAF officer who finds himself stranded in Nazi-occupied Holland.
Portman kept busy over the next 25 years in a variety of roles, as villain and hero, in both thrillers and dramas. After making Deadfall (1968) he retired, apart from a few television projects over the next year or so. He died in 1969 of heart problems. - Actress
- Soundtrack
Ruby Keeler started as a dancer on Broadway. After her marriage to Al Jolson she moved to Hollywood and become a star in Warners musicals opposite Dick Powell. After her divorce from Jolson she retired for almost 30 years, until she appeared in "No No Nanette" on Broadway in 1971 under the direction of Busby Berkeley.- Actor
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Born and living in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, Jordan began his acting career at age 3 in local and national commercials and has appeared in multiple TV series and films shot mainly in Toronto, Montreal and Nova Scotia.
His credits include the recurring role of Alex on CBC's "Mr. D", principal role Emory in EPIX's Chapelwaite, Noah in Camboy, Luke, in the feature film "Birthmarked"; principal role of Greg in Creeped Out; the principal role of Bobby in Iain MacLeod's "You Ruined Our Life!"; Heinrich in the CBC miniseries "Pure"; Young Garland Wuornos in "Haven"; Zap in the animated series "You and Me"; Brian in Mike Clattenburg's film "Moving Day".
Jordan has won multiple awards from across North America for his work in the field.
Jordan also appeared in many short films including the principal role of Young Conrad in the award winning short "Ingrid and the Black Hole"; the lead Gary in "Playing House"; and Scott in Some Things Won't Sleep.