Nancy Palk
Acting
Biography
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.
Filmography
25 credits
The Gospel of John
Movie • 2003
Samaritan Woman
Custody of the Heart
Movie • 2000
Rona
Mary IV
Movie • 2020
Two
For Love of Olivia
Movie • 2001
Rose Ella Lattabee
Loving Christmas
Movie • 2022
Andrea
Eleanor in the Evening
Movie • 2024
A Bestselling Kind of Love
Movie • 2024
Janice Kilner
The Other Half
Movie • 2016
Katherine
The Defenders: Choice of Evils
Movie • 1998
Judge Karnes
Catch and Release
Movie • 2018
Du
The Defenders: Taking the First
Movie • 1998
Judge Lacey
The Loretta Claiborne Story
Movie • 2000
Miss Rydell
When Love Is Not Enough: The Lois Wilson Story
Movie • 2010
Joan
The Girlfriend Experience
TV • 2016
Professor
Reacher
TV • 2022
Mrs. Jobling
H2O
TV • 2004
Deirdre Milnes
Suits
TV • 2011
Judy O'Brien
Hudson & Rex
TV • 2019
Beth Phalen
Private Eyes
TV • 2016
Sergeant Lydia Sullivan
Due South
TV • 1994
Carolyn Sherman
Mutant X
TV • 2001
Dr. Willett
Monster Warriors
TV • 2006
Aunt Agatha
This Is Wonderland
TV • 2004
Ms. Kelsey
Cardinal
TV • 2017
Sandra Mason
Emily of New Moon
TV • 1998
Charlotte Pitts