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Nancy Palk

Nancy Palk

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

Known for

Eleanor in the Evening
Eleanor in the Evening
2024
A Bestselling Kind of Love
A Bestselling Kind of Love
2024 • Janice Kilner
Loving Christmas
Loving Christmas
2022 • Andrea
Mary IV
Mary IV
2020 • Two
Catch and Release
Catch and Release
2018 • Du
The Other Half
The Other Half
2016 • Katherine
When Love Is Not Enough: The Lois Wilson Story
When Love Is Not Enough: The Lois Wilson Story
2010 • Joan
The Gospel of John
The Gospel of John
2003 • Samaritan Woman

Full filmography

Mary IV
Mary IV
2020 • Two
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The Other Half
The Other Half
2016 • Katherine
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The Gospel of John
The Gospel of John
2003 • Samaritan Woman
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For Love of Olivia
For Love of Olivia
2001 • Rose Ella Lattabee
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Nancy Palk – Biography, Known For & Filmography