Acting

Liza Creighton

Liza Creighton is an Irish actress known for her roles in television films and Canadian productions during the late 1960s and early 1970s. Born in 1939 in Ireland, she gained recognition for performances in projects such as the National Film Board of Canada short The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar (1969), the series Programme X (1970), and the television adaptation The Strange Case of…

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The CubeThe Cube · 1969
The Cube
7.11969
MovieDramaTV Movie
An unnamed character is trapped in a cubical white room where others can enter and leave, but which he himself apparently cannot leave. A stool is brought in covered in strawberry jam, the furniture changes throughout the play. The main character is subjected to an increasingly puzzling and frustrating series of encounters, as a variety of people come through various hidden doors. But, as many remind him, he can only leave through his own door, so he must find it.
The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to KaladarThe Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar · 1969
The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar
7.71969
MovieDrama
"The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar" tells the story of Emery Prometer, a proud bush worker in Ottawa Valley, resisting government aid to support his family. The film compassionately depicts their struggles and the resolve of Emery's daughter, Rosie, (Margot Kidder in her film debut) to break the cycle of poverty through education. This '60s NFB standout authentically portrays their dignity amid hardship, showcasing Canadian filmmaking despite hurdles from private broadcasters' cost concerns. The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar won eight Canadian Film Awards, including Best Picture (John Kemeny, Barrie Howells), Director (Peter Pearson), Cinematography (Tony Ianzelo), Screenplay (Joan Finnegan) and Lead Actor (Chris Wiggins).
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. HydeThe Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde · 1968
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
6.81968
MovieThrillerTV Movie
In this Dan Curtis production of the Robert Louis Stevenson classic, Jack Palance stars as Dr. Henry Jekyll, a scientist experimenting to reveal the hidden, dark side of man, who, in the process of his experiment, releases a murderer from within himself.
NBC Experiment in TelevisionNBC Experiment in Television · 1967
NBC Experiment in Television
1967
SeriesDrama
An attempt by NBC to emulate the success of the CBS hit The Twilight Zone, this hour-long anthology series showcased different actors, stories and creative talent each week.

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The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to KaladarThe Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar · 1969
The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar
7.71969
MovieDrama
"The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar" tells the story of Emery Prometer, a proud bush worker in Ottawa Valley, resisting government aid to support his family. The film compassionately depicts their struggles and the resolve of Emery's daughter, Rosie, (Margot Kidder in her film debut) to break the cycle of poverty through education. This '60s NFB standout authentically portrays their dignity amid hardship, showcasing Canadian filmmaking despite hurdles from private broadcasters' cost concerns. The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar won eight Canadian Film Awards, including Best Picture (John Kemeny, Barrie Howells), Director (Peter Pearson), Cinematography (Tony Ianzelo), Screenplay (Joan Finnegan) and Lead Actor (Chris Wiggins).

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