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Naomi Snieckus

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Naomi Snieckus
Snieckus in 2017
Born (1974-02-24) February 24, 1974 (age 50)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
OccupationActress
Known forMr. D
Saw 3D
Zombies franchise

Naomi Snieckus Whitaker (born February 24, 1974) is a Canadian actress, best known for her regular television role as Bobbi in Mr. D[1] and her appearance as Nina in Saw 3D.[2] She is also a podcast host.

Career

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An alumna of the Second City's Toronto company,[3] she later formed the improvisational comedy troupes National Theatre of the World with Ron Pederson and Matt Baram,[4] and Impromptu Splendor with Pederson, Baram and Kayla Lorette.[5] She also acted extensively in guest appearances on television series, as well as extensive work in commercials,[2] until her roles in Saw 3D and Mr. D.

From 2011[6] to 2014[7] she co-produced a webseries called The Casting Room.

In 2014, she appeared as a lead character in the film Two 4 One.[8] In 2015, she and Baram, to whom she is now married, created an improv duo show called Baram & Snieckus: You & Me.[9]

Snieckus is also the host of a podcast entitled Firecracker Department, in which she interviews female and non-binary artists, working across a variety of media. Subsequently, an international online community has been developed, which she also leads, in which members empower each other to take creative action through education and positive support.[10]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
1994 1994 Weather Girl
2010 Saw 3D Nina
2012 The Samaritan Waitress Uncredited
Cold Blooded Dispatcher Voice
The Barrens Monica
2014 Two 4 One Miriam
2015 The Steps Ellen
2017 Kiss and Cry Sophie Wexner
Love of My Life Lorna
2019 Canadian Strain Judy
2020 Work It Maria Ackerman

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
2001 The Immortal Thelma Episode: "The Asylum"
2002 The Dead Zone Melanie Romano Episode: "The Siege"
2003 Train 48 Victoria Episode: "1.13"
2005 ReGenesis Angela Webb Episode: "The Source"
2006 Cradle of Lies Betty Television film
The Road to Christmas Rose
2007 Love You to Death Nurse Episode: "The Clown Case"
2008 Degrassi: The Next Generation Store Manager Episode: "Got My Mind Set On You"
The Border Receptionist Episode: "Got My Mind Set On You"
2009 The Jon Dore Television Show Woman Episode: "Jon Fights Violence"
2007–2009 Da Kink in My Hair — 2 episodes
2009 Being Erica Vair Episode: "What Goes Up Must Come Down"
2010 Little Mosque on the Prairie Dance Teacher Episode: "A Lease Too Far"
2009–2010 The Ron James Show — 6 episodes
2010 Lost Girl Talent Agent Episode: "Fae Day"
The Dating Guy Amanda (voice) Episode: "Weekend at Booyah's"
2011 Skins Mary Episode: "Chris"
2010–2013 Wingin' It Mildred Stern 7 Episodes
2016 The Swap Coach Carol Television film
2018 Zombies Principal Lee
2020 Zombies 2
Locked in Love Andrea Episode: "Chapter One"
Ollie's Pack June 2 episodes
2021 Day Players Casting Associate Episode: "Audition Preparation"
2022 Zombies 3 Principal Lee Television film

Awards

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Year Title Result
2010 Canadian Comedy Award for Best Female Improviser[11] Won
2012 Canadian Comedy Award for Best Performance by a Female – Television Nominated
2012 Canadian Comedy Award for Best Web Series Won
2013 Canadian Comedy Award for Best Performance by a Female – Television Won
2013 ACTRA Award for Outstanding Performance – Female[12] Nominated
2015 ACTRA Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Supporting Role or Guest Role in a Comedic Series Nominated
2016 ACTRA Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Supporting Role or Guest Role in a Comedic Series Nominated
2017 ACTRA Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Supporting Role or Guest Role in a Comedic Series Nominated
2018 ACTRA Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Supporting Role or Guest Role in a Comedic Series Nominated

References

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  1. ^ "Star of Mr. D does his homework: Gerry Dee involved in almost every aspect of his CBC show". Toronto Star, January 7, 2013.
  2. ^ a b "As seen on TV, a lot". The Globe and Mail, June 29, 2012.
  3. ^ "No Second guesses for trouper Snieckus". Kingston Whig-Standard, July 29, 2002.
  4. ^ "Three comics walk into a play . . .: The National Theatre of the World marks two years of playwright-based improv". Toronto Star, December 9, 2010.
  5. ^ Alison Broverman (February 19, 2009). "Every night is opening night; Impromptu Splendor brings improv and theatre worlds together through funny homages". Toronto Star. Archived from the original on December 10, 2019.
  6. ^ Terrace, Vincent (January 29, 2016). Internet Comedy Television Series, 1997–2015. p. 42. ISBN 978-0-7864-9760-7.
  7. ^ "Second City's Stacey brings real-life to NBC pilot". The Globe and Mail. March 18, 2014. Comedian Naomi Snieckus agrees. "For a role like this, thousands of people would have been considered," she says. "It's a huge lottery." Snieckus is a Second City alumna and one of Canada's most gifted improv comics. She also co-produces The Casting Room, a lighthearted Web series on the ins and outs of auditioning.
  8. ^ "Alberta's Gavin Crawford stars in Two 4 One, a romantic comedy with a twist". Calgary Herald, September 22, 2014.
  9. ^ "Baram and Snieckus are the city's most laughable couple". Toronto Star, October 21, 2015.
  10. ^ "Welcome to the Firecracker Department". Firecracker Department. Retrieved February 25, 2021.
  11. ^ "Three's company: Improv performers Matt Baram, Naomi Snieckus and Ron Pederson live together in Little Italy. No joke". Toronto Star, May 7, 2011.
  12. ^ "N.S.-linked shows well-represented at Canadian Screen Awards". Halifax Chronicle-Herald, January 19, 2016.
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