Canadian actresses who were born in 1956
Here are 14 famous actresses from Canada were born in 1956:
Kim Cattrall
Kim Cattrall (August 21, 1956 Mossley Hill-) also known as Kim Victoria Cattrall is a Canadian actor, author, spokesperson, television producer and voice actor.
She is best known for her iconic role as Samantha Jones in the hit TV series "Sex and the City". Cattrall began her career in theater, appearing in various productions in Canada and later in the United States. She made her film debut in the 1975 film "Rosebud" and went on to appear in numerous TV and film projects, including "Police Academy", "Mannequin", and "Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country".
Aside from her work in entertainment, Cattrall is also an author, having published several books including "Satisfaction: The Art of the Female Orgasm" and "Sexual Intelligence". She has also been involved in activism around issues such as HIV/AIDS and animal rights. In recent years, she has continued to work in television and film, most notably starring in the TV series "Sensitive Skin" and the film "Tell Me a Story".
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Sheila McCarthy
Sheila McCarthy (January 1, 1956 Toronto-) is a Canadian actor, singer, fitness professional and voice actor.
Sheila McCarthy is best known for her work in film, television and theater. She has appeared in many successful productions, including the film "I've Heard the Mermaids Singing" and the television series "Little Mosque on the Prairie". McCarthy has also been recognized for her stage work, having won a Dora Award for her performance in the play "The Shape of Things". In addition to her acting career, McCarthy is also a certified fitness instructor and has written a book on the benefits of exercise. She has lent her voice to various animated TV shows and films, such as "The Magic School Bus" and "Diego and Dora". Throughout her career, she has received several awards and nominations, including an Emmy nomination for her performance in the TV movie "Emily of New Moon".
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Wendy Crewson
Wendy Crewson (May 9, 1956 Hamilton-) also known as Wendy Jane Crewson is a Canadian actor and film producer. She has two children, John Branton Murphy and Maggie Murphy.
Crewson has appeared in several popular American and Canadian television shows and movies, including "Air Force One," "The Santa Clause," and "24." She has received multiple nominations and awards for her work, including a Gemini Award for Best Actress in a Continuing Leading Dramatic Role for her performance in the Canadian TV series "ReGenesis."
In addition to her acting career, Crewson has also produced several films, including "Away from Her" and "The Memory Keeper's Daughter." In 2014, she was appointed a member of the Order of Canada for her contributions to Canadian culture as an actor and producer.
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Lorraine Segato
Lorraine Segato (June 17, 1956 Hamilton-) also known as Lorraine Christine Segato is a Canadian actor, film director, screenwriter and singer-songwriter.
She was the lead vocalist of the band Parachute Club, which had a hit song in 1983 called "Rise Up". Segato has also released several solo albums and has performed and collaborated with many other artists. In addition to her music career, she has worked as an actress, appearing in films and television shows such as "The Shape of Rex" and "Street Legal". She also wrote and directed the documentary "The Singing Garden", which explored the connection between music and healing. Segato is known for her activism and advocacy work, particularly for LGBTQ+ rights and Indigenous rights. She has received numerous awards for her contributions to music and activism, including the Order of Canada in 2021.
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Jennifer Dale
Jennifer Dale (January 16, 1956 Toronto-) otherwise known as Jennifer Ciurluini is a Canadian actor, dancer and voice actor. She has two children, Sabrina Lantos and Ari Lantos.
Dale began her career in theatre, working with various companies across Canada before transitioning into film and television. She is best known for her roles in the television series "Street Legal" and "Taking the Falls", as well as the films "My American Cousin" and "The Big Town".
In addition to her acting career, Dale has also worked as a voice actor, lending her voice to various animated series and films including "Total Drama", "The Care Bears Movie" and "The Raccoons".
Dale has been recognized for her contributions to the arts, receiving a Gemini Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Continuing Dramatic Role for her work on "Street Legal", as well as a Dora Mavor Moore Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female in a Principal Role for her work in the play "Les Liaisons Dangereuses".
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Denise Donlon
Denise Donlon (February 22, 1956 Toronto-) also known as Denise A. Donlon is a Canadian actor and television producer. She has one child, Duncan McLauchlan.
Donlon is best known for her work as a music journalist and as the general manager of MuchMusic, a Canadian music video and entertainment television channel, from 1985 to 1993. During her tenure, she helped to expand the channel's reach beyond Canada and into the United States. She also played a pivotal role in supporting Canadian music and artists, including promoting the "True North" campaign which aimed to increase the exposure of Canadian musicians.
After leaving MuchMusic, Donlon became the head of Sony Music Canada and later the executive director of CBC Radio English Services. She has received numerous accolades for her contributions to the arts and culture in Canada, including being inducted into the Canadian Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame and receiving the Order of Canada.
Aside from her work in the entertainment industry, Donlon is also a dedicated philanthropist, serving on the boards of various charitable organizations including War Child Canada, the Stratford Festival, and the Canadian Film Centre.
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Marjorie Gross
Marjorie Gross (April 18, 1956 Toronto-June 7, 1996 Los Angeles) was a Canadian screenwriter, television producer and actor.
She is best known for her work as a writer and producer on the hit television show "Seinfeld". Gross was born in Toronto and began her career as an actress with a role in the 1979 film "Gilda Live". She soon transitioned to writing and worked on several TV shows including "Square Pegs" and "The Facts of Life".
Gross joined the "Seinfeld" team in its third season, and is credited with helping to develop some of the show's most beloved episodes, including "The Boyfriend", "The Outing", and "The Contest". She was also nominated for an Emmy Award for her work on the show.
Gross passed away in 1996 at the age of 40 due to ovarian cancer. Her contributions to comedy and television have continued to be celebrated and remembered by fans and colleagues alike.
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Sandra Bezic
Sandra Bezic (April 6, 1956 Toronto-) also known as Sandra Bezic-Ricci, Sandra Bezic Ricci or Sandra Marie Bezic is a Canadian choreographer, commentator, television producer, author, figure skater, actor, screenwriter and television director.
She is best known for her prolific work as a figure skating choreographer, having choreographed for numerous world-renowned skaters, including Brian Orser, Kurt Browning, and Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir. Bezic is a five-time Emmy Award nominee for her work on various figure skating specials, and has also directed and produced several other television programs, including the Opening Ceremony of the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City. In addition to her work in television and figure skating, Bezic has also been involved in theater, serving as the choreographer for the 2005 Broadway production of "The Times They Are A-Changin'". Bezic was inducted into the Skate Canada Hall of Fame in 1991, and the Canadian Olympic Hall of Fame in 2006.
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Janet Land
Janet Land (October 29, 1956 Toronto-) also known as Janet Elizabeth Land is a Canadian actor.
She began her acting career in the 1980s and quickly gained acclaim for her performances on stage and screen. Land's breakthrough role came in 1985 when she starred in the hit Canadian film, "My American Cousin" as the lead character, Sandy Wilcox. This role earned her a Genie Award for Best Actress and brought her international recognition.
Land has since appeared in numerous films and television shows, both in Canada and the United States. Some of her notable credits include "Little Mosque on the Prairie," "The Border," and "Murdoch Mysteries." She has also made guest appearances on popular TV shows such as "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" and "Designated Survivor."
In addition to her acting work, Land is also an accomplished director and writer. She has directed several stage productions, including the award-winning play, "Trying" and has also written several plays of her own.
Throughout her career, Land has been recognized for her contributions to the arts. She has won several awards, including the Governor General's Performing Arts Award for Lifetime Artistic Achievement in 2018. She continues to be an influential figure in the Canadian acting community and a role model for aspiring actors around the world.
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Nicolette Goulet
Nicolette Goulet (June 5, 1956 Toronto-April 17, 2008 Las Vegas) also known as Nikki was a Canadian actor. She had two children, Jordan-Gerard Fowlar and Solange-Louise Fowlar.
Nicolette started her career at the young age of 14 as a singer in the Canadian circuit. She later transitioned to acting and performed in several theatre productions before making her television debut in the show "The Littlest Hobo" in 1979. She went on to appear in popular television shows such as "The A-Team," "Knight Rider," and "Magnum, P.I."
Nicolette also had a successful career in the music industry and released several albums, including "Nicolette" and "A Little Love" which received critical acclaim. She also performed alongside legendary musicians such as Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr.
In addition to her acting and music career, Nicolette was also known for her philanthropic work. She was actively involved in several charities and served on the board of directors for the Lou Ruvo Brain Institute in Las Vegas.
Nicolette tragically passed away at the age of 51 due to complications from cancer.
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Sonja Ball
Sonja Ball (October 20, 1956 Montreal-) a.k.a. Sonya Ball or Sonia Ball is a Canadian actor and voice actor.
She began her acting career in the 1980s and became known for her roles in Canadian films and television shows. Ball is perhaps best known for her voice acting work, lending her voice to several popular animated series such as The Raccoons, The Busy World of Richard Scarry, Rolie Polie Olie, and the original Canadian version of Sailor Moon. She has also provided voices for various video games, including the popular Assassin's Creed franchise. In addition to her acting career, Ball is also a singer and songwriter. She has released several albums and has performed live shows across Canada.
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Evelyn Hart
Evelyn Hart (April 4, 1956 Toronto-) also known as Evelyn Anne Hart is a Canadian actor and ballet dancer.
She was recognized for her exceptional artistry and technical abilities during her time as a principal dancer with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet and the National Ballet of Canada. Hart's impressive career accomplishments include over fifteen years of principal-level performances, including leading roles in Giselle, Romeo and Juliet, Swan Lake, and The Sleeping Beauty. She has received numerous awards and recognitions including being named the 'Officer of the Order of Canada' in 1983 and the 'Governor General's Performing Arts Award for Lifetime Artistic Achievement' in 2010. After retiring from the stage, Hart turned her attention to teaching fine arts and became a professor of classical ballet at the University of British Columbia.
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Patti Layne
Patti Layne (January 31, 1956 Canada-) is a Canadian disc jockey, songwriter, presenter, psychotherapist, musician, singer and actor.
She is best known for her work as a radio host on the popular Canadian music station, CHUM FM. During her time there, she interviewed many famous musicians and served as a mentor to up-and-coming artists. In addition to her radio work, Layne has also worked as a songwriter, penning songs for artists such as Anne Murray and Murray McLauchlan. As a musician and singer, she has released several albums and has performed at various venues across Canada.
Layne is also a trained psychotherapist and has worked as a counselor, specializing in addiction and mental health. She has been an advocate for mental health awareness and has spoken publicly about her own struggles with depression and anxiety.
In the world of acting, Layne has appeared in several TV shows and films, including the popular Canadian series, "Degrassi High." She has also been a regular contributor to Canadian publications, writing on a variety of topics including music, mental health, and wellness.
Throughout her career, Layne has been recognized for her contributions to the music and entertainment industry. She has won several awards for her radio work and was inducted into the Canadian Broadcast Industry Hall of Fame in 2020.
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Dominique Demers
Dominique Demers (November 23, 1956 Hawkesbury-) is a Canadian actor and novelist. She has three children, Simon Demers, Alexis Demers and Marie Demers.
In addition to her acting and writing career, Dominique Demers is also a teacher and has taught creative writing and children's literature at the Université du Québec à Montréal. She is best known for her award-winning children's books, including "La Kermesse Ensorcelée" and "Les aventures de Flora Fantôme". Demers has won numerous literary awards in Canada, including the Governor General's Award for Children's Literature in 1994. She is also a member of the Order of Canada, an honor bestowed for outstanding achievement and service to the country.
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