Nancy Palk

Acting

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…

Known For

The Gospel of JohnThe Gospel of John · 2003
The Gospel of John
★ 7.52003
MovieDrama
A word for word depiction of the life of Jesus Christ from the Good News Translation Bible as recorded in the Gospel of John.
When Love Is Not Enough: The Lois Wilson StoryWhen Love Is Not Enough: The Lois Wilson Story · 2010
When Love Is Not Enough: The Lois Wilson Story
★ 6.02010
MovieDramaTV Movie
Based on the true story of the enduring but troubled love between Lois Wilson, co-founder of Al-Anon, and her alcoholic husband Bill Wilson, co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous.
A Bestselling Kind of LoveA Bestselling Kind of Love · 2024
A Bestselling Kind of Love
★ 6.32024
MovieRomanceComedy
Nora is thrilled when her first novel shoots to the top of the bestsellers list but is terrified of speaking in front of crowds to promote her book, so Nora’s literary agent hires Daniel, a public speaking coach, to help Nora overcome her fears, which is easier said than done.
Custody of the HeartCustody of the Heart · 2000
Custody of the Heart
★ 5.42000
MovieDrama
A successful businesswoman faces divorce and a custody battle after her unemployed husband accuses her of neglecting their children, forcing her to confront the consequences of her demanding career.
Loving ChristmasLoving Christmas · 2022
Loving Christmas
★ 5.42022
MovieTV MovieComedy
Ashley Mackenzie has always been the preeminent “Christmas Queen” in town. From making hand-crafted decorations for the office to hosting the town’s annual Christmas sweater competition, she loves everything about the holiday. That is, until she meets her match in Ben Williams, a devilishly handsome new guy in town, who loves Christmas just as much as she does – and unwittingly begins to steal her thunder.
The Loretta Claiborne StoryThe Loretta Claiborne Story · 2000
The Loretta Claiborne Story
★ 6.02000
MovieDramaTV Movie
A disabled young girl from a disadvantaged home setting develops self esteem and success in life through Special Olympics competition. Based on the true story of Loretta Claiborne.
The Defenders: Choice of EvilsThe Defenders: Choice of Evils · 1998
The Defenders: Choice of Evils
★ 4.51998
MovieDramaTV Movie
The Defenders are a crack team of lawyers dedicated to one principle - the accused is innocent untill proven guilty. This time, they defend a man wrongly convicted of murder.
For Love of OliviaFor Love of Olivia · 2001
For Love of Olivia
★ 5.02001
MovieDramaTV Movie
To protect his wife's "secret", a small-town Southern lawyer in the 1960s decides to defend a young man accused of murder, all while running for Congress and encountering personal threats to his family.

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Emily of New MoonEmily of New Moon · 1998
Emily of New Moon
★ 8.81998
SeriesDrama
Emily of New Moon is a Canadian television series, which aired on CBC Television from 1998 to 2000. The series originally aired in the United States on the Cookie Jar Toons block on This TV and it is currently seen in Canada on the Viva, Bravo! and Vision TV cable channels. The series, produced by Salter Street Films, was based on the Emily of New Moon series of novels by Lucy Maud Montgomery. The series consisted of three seasons of thirteen episodes and one season of seven episodes, for a total of forty-six. The executive producers were Micheline Charest, Michael Donovan, and Ronald Weinberg. The series starred Martha MacIsaac as the titular orphan Emily Starr. Susan Clark and Sheila McCarthy played Emily's aunts Elizabeth and Laura, who had taken on the responsibility of raising Emily following her father's death, and Stephen McHattie played her cousin Jimmy. Susan Clark left the series after the first season when her character, Elizabeth, was killed off. Recurring cast included Chip Ciupka as Mr. Carpenter, Peter Donaldson as Ian Bowles, Richard Donat as Dr. Burnley, Kris Lemche as Perry Miller, John Neville as Uncle Malcolm, Jessica Pellerin as Ilse Burnley, Shawn Roberts as Teddy Kent, and Linda Thorson as Cousin Isabel.

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