Nancy Palk
Known For: 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
2026
- The Vampire Lestat as Old Miss Piss
2024
- Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent as Edith Cross
- A Bestselling Kind of Love as Janice Kilner
- Eleanor in the Evening
2022
- Reacher as Mrs. Jobling
- Loving Christmas as Andrea
2020
- Mary IV as Two
2019
- Hudson & Rex as Beth Phalen
2018
- Catch and Release as Du
2017
- Cardinal as Sandra Mason
2016
- Private Eyes as Sergeant Lydia Sullivan
- The Girlfriend Experience as Professor
- The Other Half as Katherine
2013
- King & Maxwell as Senator Haskell
2011
- Suits as Judy O'Brien
2010
2006
- Monster Warriors as Aunt Agatha
2004
- This Is Wonderland as Ms. Kelsey
- H2O as Deirdre Milnes
2003
- Wild Card as Barb Miller
- The Gospel of John as Samaritan Woman
2002
- Conviction as Teacher
2001
- Mutant X as Dr. Willett
- For Love of Olivia as Rose Ella Lattabee
2000
- Custody of the Heart as Rona
- The Loretta Claiborne Story as Miss Rydell
1998
- Emily of New Moon as Charlotte Pitts
- The Defenders: Taking the First as Judge Lacey
- The Defenders: Choice of Evils as Judge Karnes
1994
- Due South as Carolyn Sherman