Canadian actresses who were born in 1960
Here are 13 famous actresses from Canada were born in 1960:
Dorothy Stratten
Dorothy Stratten (February 28, 1960 Vancouver-August 14, 1980 West Los Angeles) a.k.a. Dorothy Ruth Hoogstraten, Dorothy or Dorothy R. Stratten was a Canadian actor and model.
She was best known for being named Playboy magazine's "Playmate of the Month" in August 1979 and "Playmate of the Year" in 1980. Stratten also appeared in several films, including "Galaxina" and "They All Laughed". Tragically, her promising career was cut short when she was murdered by her estranged husband at the age of 20. Her life and death have been the subject of several books, films, and documentaries. Despite her short life, Stratten continues to be remembered as a beloved figure in the world of modeling and entertainment.
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Belinda Metz
Belinda Metz (January 4, 1960 Edmonton-) is a Canadian singer, actor, choreographer, songwriter and dancer.
She is best known for her role as "Gloria" on the Canadian drama series "Street Legal". Belinda began her career at the age of 5 as a dancer, and later transitioned to acting and singing. In addition to her work in television and film, she has also appeared in numerous stage productions across Canada. Belinda has released several albums throughout her career, including "Belinda Metz" in 1988 and "Sojourn" in 1996. She has also co-written songs for other artists, including Celine Dion. Outside of her artistic pursuits, Belinda is also a passionate advocate for mental health awareness and has provided support for various organizations in Canada.
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Cynthia Dale
Cynthia Dale (August 11, 1960 Toronto-) also known as Cynthia Ciurluini is a Canadian actor. She has one child, Will Mansbridge.
Cynthia Dale began her acting career in the early 1980s, and quickly made a name for herself in the Canadian entertainment industry. She is best known for her role as Olivia Novak in the television series "Street Legal," which ran from 1987 to 1994. In addition to her work on the small screen, Dale has also appeared in a number of feature films, including "Moonstruck" (1987) and "My Bloody Valentine" (2009).
Dale has also had a successful career on stage, both as an actor and a singer. She has appeared in a number of musicals and plays, including "Cabaret," "A Streetcar Named Desire," and "The Sound of Music." In 2012, she starred in the Canadian production of "The Addams Family" musical, playing the role of Morticia Addams.
Outside of her acting career, Cynthia Dale is also a well-known advocate for the arts in Canada. She has served as the Chair of the Board of Directors for the Soulpepper Theatre Company and has been involved with the National Arts Centre in Ottawa. She has received numerous awards for her contributions to the arts, including the Order of Ontario and the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal.
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Catherine Disher
Catherine Disher (June 22, 1960 Montreal-) a.k.a. Catherine Wilder Disher, Cathy Disher or The Dish is a Canadian actor and voice actor. Her child is called Darcy Montgomery Smith.
Disher graduated from the National Theatre School of Canada in Montreal and went on to have a prolific acting career in both film and television. Some of her more notable roles include playing Inspector Margaret Thatcher on the popular Canadian TV series "Due South" and voicing the character of Jean Grey in the animated TV series "X-Men: The Animated Series". She has also appeared in a number of television movies, such as "A Christmas Wedding" and "The Good Witch's Family". In addition to her acting work, Disher is also a vocal advocate for mental health issues and has been involved with several organizations aimed at raising awareness and support for those struggling with mental illness.
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Sonia Benezra
Sonia Benezra (September 25, 1960 Montreal-) is a Canadian actor and radio personality.
She was born to a Sephardic Jewish family and started her career as a radio host for CHOM-FM in Montreal. She became well-known in Quebec for her work as a VJ at MusiquePlus, a French-language music television channel. Benezra has also acted in several films, including "Le Déclin de l'empire américain" and "L'Appât". She has hosted her own talk show, "Sonia Benezra et...", and has also worked as a television host and reporter for a variety of channels, including TVA, Quebec's largest French-language network. Over the years, Benezra has interviewed many famous musicians and celebrities, including Celine Dion, Bono, and Madonna. She is also involved in philanthropic work and has supported causes like cancer research and the Jewish General Hospital in Montreal.
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Amy Sky
Amy Sky (September 24, 1960 Toronto-) a.k.a. Sky, Amy is a Canadian singer-songwriter, record producer, actor and presenter. She has two children, Zoe Jordan and Ezra Jordan.
Sky was born in Toronto, Canada and began her career as a songwriter in the 1980s. She gained fame with her hit singles "Cool Water" and "Love Never Fails". In addition to her music career, Sky has also acted in various TV shows and films, including the Canadian drama "Street Legal" and the musical comedy "Hairspray". As a presenter, she has worked on the Canadian TV series "In Session with..." and co-hosted the music show "Cooking with the Blues". Sky has received multiple awards for her work, including three Juno nominations and a SOCAN award for her songwriting. She also serves on the board of directors for MusiCounts, a Canadian music education charity.
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Jayne Heitmeyer
Jayne Heitmeyer (October 30, 1960 Montreal-) a.k.a. Jane Heitmeyer is a Canadian actor.
She began her acting career in the 1990s, appearing in various Canadian TV shows and films. She is best known for her roles in the TV series "Earth: Final Conflict" and "Mutant X". Heitmeyer has also starred in several feature films, including "A Twist of Faith" and "Partners in Action".
Aside from her acting career, Heitmeyer is also a trained dancer and has performed in several productions. She is also a dedicated advocate for mental health and has spoken publicly about her own struggles with depression and anxiety.
Heitmeyer currently resides in Montreal with her husband and children. She continues to work in the entertainment industry, both in Canada and internationally.
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Meg Tilly
Meg Tilly (February 14, 1960 Long Beach-) a.k.a. Margaret E. Chan, Margaret Elizabeth Chan or Meggers is a Canadian actor, author and novelist. She has three children, David Zinnemann, Emily Zinnemann and Will Firth.
Tilly began her career as a dancer and later became a successful actor. She has appeared in numerous films, including "The Big Chill," "Agnes of God," and "Valmont." In 1994, Tilly retired from acting to focus on her writing career. She has since published several novels, including "Porcupine" and "Gemma." Tilly has received numerous awards for her work as an actor and writer, including a Golden Globe award and a nomination for an Academy Award. She currently resides in British Columbia, Canada, where she continues to write and collaborate with her siblings, actress Jennifer Tilly and writer Steve Tilly.
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Louise Robey
Louise Robey (March 14, 1960 Montreal-) also known as Louise Ann Robey, Lady Burford, Louise Burford, Countess of Burford or Robey is a Canadian model, actor and singer-songwriter. Her child is called James Beauclerk.
Louise Robey began her career as a fashion model before transitioning to acting, where she appeared in various TV shows and movies including "Friday the 13th: The Series" and "Poltergeist: The Legacy." In the late 80s, she pursued a career in music and released several albums, including "Louise Robey" and "Show Me." She also achieved success with her singles "One Night in Bangkok" and "Killer Instinct," which reached the Top 20 charts in Canada. In addition to her entertainment career, Robey is also known for her philanthropic work and is involved in various charity organizations.
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Anne Dorval
Anne Dorval (November 8, 1960 Rouyn-Noranda-) is a Canadian actor and voice actor. Her children are called Alice Coallier and Louis Coallier.
Anne Dorval began her career in the entertainment industry in the late 1970s, primarily as a stage actress. She worked at a number of prominent theaters in Quebec and also appeared in several productions in France.
In 1995, Dorval began working as a voice actor, providing French dubbing for a number of films and television series. She eventually became one of the most sought-after voice actors in Quebec, lending her voice to numerous popular cartoons, including "The Powerpuff Girls," "The Fairly OddParents," and "The Simpsons."
Dorval's film and television career took off in the early 2000s, in large part due to her collaborations with director Xavier Dolan. She has appeared in several of Dolan's films, including "I Killed My Mother," "Heartbeats," and "Mommy," for which she won a Canadian Screen Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role.
Outside of her work in film and television, Dorval remains active in the theater world. She has continued to appear in productions at theaters throughout Quebec and has also directed a number of stage plays.
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Tracey Moore
Tracey Moore (January 17, 1960 Calgary-) otherwise known as Tracey Ann Moore, Kelly Davis or Tracy Moore is a Canadian voice actor, actor and singer.
She is best known for her voice work on the animated series "Sailor Moon" as the voice of the titular character and as "Bobbie" in "The Adventures of Teddy Ruxpin". Moore also had a recurring role in the television series "E.N.G." as Charlotte. In addition to her acting work, she has also released albums as a singer, including "Living in the Moment" and "Earth, Seas and Air". She has received numerous awards for her voice acting work, including a Gemini Award for best performance in an animated program or series for her work on "Sailor Moon". Tracey Moore is one of the most recognizable and beloved voice actors in Canada, and has made a lasting impact on the animation industry.
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Charlene Fernetz
Charlene Fernetz (March 23, 1960 Saskatchewan-) also known as Charlene Mora is a Canadian actor.
She is best known for her role as Sophie on the hit television series "The Beachcombers" which aired from 1983 to 1989. Fernetz also had recurring roles on the TV shows "21 Jump Street," "Neon Rider," and "Cold Squad." In addition to her television work, she has appeared in several films including "Death Ship" (1980) and "The Hitman" (1991). Fernetz is a graduate of the University of British Columbia and currently resides in Vancouver with her family. She is also an avid photographer and her work has been exhibited in galleries throughout Canada.
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Gina Wilkinson
Gina Wilkinson (March 10, 1960 Victoria-December 30, 2010 Toronto) a.k.a. Gina Clare Wilkinson was a Canadian actor.
In addition to her acting work, Wilkinson was also a dedicated theatre director and playwright. She was a member of Toronto's Factory Theatre, where she served as Artistic Director from 1997 to 2000. As a director, she was known for her innovative, socially engaged approach to theatre, and she directed productions at prominent theatres across Canada. Wilkinson was also a devoted teacher of theatre, teaching at institutions such as Humber College in Toronto and the National Theatre School of Canada. Her untimely death in 2010 was a loss to the Canadian theatre community.
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