Rebecca Northan

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Rebecca Northan

Rebecca Northan is a Canadian actress, improviser, theatre director, and creative artist. She is known for playing the hippie mother Diane Macleod on the CTV and The Comedy Network sitcom Alice, I Think. She has been improvising and working as an actor for many years, and in 2004 she was nominated for a Gemini Award for "Best Ensemble in a Comedy" for The Comedy Network’s The Joe Blow Show. North…

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What IfWhat If · 2013
What If
6.72013
MovieDramaComedy
Medical-school dropout Wallace has been repeatedly burned by bad relationships. So while everyone around him, including his roommate Allan, seems to be finding the perfect partner, Wallace decides to put his love life on hold. It is then that he meets Chantry, an animator who lives with her longtime boyfriend Ben. Wallace and Chantry form an instant connection, striking up a close friendship. Still, there is no denying the chemistry between them, leading the pair to wonder, what if the love of your life is actually your best friend?
Mr. Magorium's Wonder EmporiumMr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium · 2007
Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium
6.22007
MovieFamilyFantasy
Molly Mahoney is the awkward and insecure manager of Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium—the strangest, most fantastic and most wonderful toy store in the world. After Mr. Magorium bequeaths the store to her, a dark and ominous change begins to take over the once-remarkable Emporium.
The RockerThe Rocker · 2008
The Rocker
6.12008
MovieComedyMusic
In the 1980s, a drummer is abandoned by his band just before they become rock superstars. Twenty years later, the drummer sees his second chance at stardom arise when he is asked to perform with his teenage nephew's high school rock band.
PrincessPrincess · 2008
Princess
6.22008
MovieFantasyFamily
A reclusive princess and a directionless young man embark on a quest to save the world's mythical creatures from becoming extinct.
Change of PlansChange of Plans · 2011
Change of Plans
6.72011
MovieTV MovieFamily
Sally and Jason Danville's life are turned upside down when a tragic accident suddenly names them the caretakers of four young children.
Adult AdoptionAdult Adoption · 2023
Adult Adoption
2.02023
MovieDrama
Rosy is a 25-year-old bank teller who ‘aged out’ of the foster care system at 18 and has since managed to build a solid yet unspectacular life for herself. Desperate to fill that parental void, she seeks out an online service that connects older adults looking for adult surrogate children. In turn, this takes Rosy on a surreal journey to find that familial love she has long been searching for.
FlashpointFlashpoint · 2008
Flashpoint
7.42008
SeriesDramaAction & Adventure
The Strategic Response Unit (SRU) is an elite team of cops who specialize in high-risk critical incidents. Trained in tactics and psychology, they deal with extreme situations, where split-second decisions could save a life...or cost one.
Life with DerekLife with Derek · 2005
Life with Derek
7.02005
SeriesFamilyComedy
Life with Derek is a Canadian television sitcom that aired on Family and VRAK.TV in Canada and on Disney Channel in the United States. The series premiered on Family on September 18, 2005, and ran for four seasons, ending its run on March 25, 2009. The series starred Michael Seater and Ashley Leggat as the two oldest children in a stepfamily. It ended with 70 episodes and one spin-off television film, entitled Vacation with Derek.

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Alice, I ThinkAlice, I Think · 2006
Alice, I Think
3.72006
SeriesComedy
Alice, I Think was a Canadian television series based on the Susan Juby book of the same name. Fifteen-year-old Alice is a "hyper-critical, socially-retarded narcissist with mind-numbingly poor judgement," played by Carly McKillip. Alice's brother, MacGregor, is played by Connor Price. Alice's father, John, is played by Dan Payne, and her mother, Diane, is played by Rebecca Northan. Other characters include Marcus, Aubrey, Bob, Finn, Linda, Becky, Karen, Violet, Rosie and Geraldine. The show takes place in Smithers, British Columbia. The show first aired on The Comedy Network on May 26, 2006. It formerly aired Fridays at 8pm ET/PT and Saturdays at 8:30pm ET/PT on The Comedy Network and airs on A-Channel on Mondays at 8:30pm ET/PT.