Naomi Snieckus
Naomi Snieckus is a Canadian actress and comedian, best known for her regular television role as Bobbi in Mr. D[1] and her appearance as Nina in Saw 3D.[2]
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 Naomi Snieckus, March 2017 | |
| Born | 10 March 1974 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Occupation | film, television and stage actress |
| Known for | Mr. D, Saw 3D She also played in the Zombies franchise |
Career
An alumna of The Second City's Toronto company,[3] she later formed the improvisational comedy troupes National Theatre of the World with Ron Pederson and Matt Baram,[4] and Impromptu Splendor with Pederson, Baram and Kayla Lorette.[5] She also acted extensively in guest appearances on television series, as well as extensive work in commercials,[2] until her roles in Saw 3D and Mr. D.
From 2011[6] to 2014[7] she co-produced a webseries called The Casting Room.
In 2014, she appeared as a lead character in the film Two 4 One.[8] In 2015, she and Baram, to whom she is now married, created an improv duo show called Baram & Snieckus: You & Me.[9]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 1994 | Weather girl | |
| 2001 | Franklin | Aunt T | Short film |
| 2007 | Everything Is Connected | Marie Rauschenberg | Short film |
| 2009 | Finding ODO | ODO | Short film |
| 2010 | Happiness Is Hate Therapy | Elizabeth | Short film |
| 2010 | Saw: The Final Chapter | Nina | |
| 2010 | Above the Knee | Jane | Short film |
| 2020 | Work It | Maria Ackerman | |
| 2020 | Stark Raving Actress | Paula Preakness | Short film |
TV
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | The Immortal | Thelma | Episode: "The Asylum" |
| 2002 | The Dead Zone | Melanie Romano | Episode: "The Siege" |
| 2003 | Train 48 | Victoria | Episode: "1.13" |
| 2005 | ReGenesis | Angela Webb | Episode: "The Source" |
| 2006 | Cradle of Lies | Betty | TV movie |
| 2006 | The Road to Christmas | Rose | TV movie |
| 2007 | Love You to Death | Nurse | Episode: "The Clown Case" |
| 2008 | Degrassi: The Next Generation | Store Manager | Episode: "Got My Mind Set On You" |
| 2008 | The Border (TV Series) | Receptionist | Episode: "Got My Mind Set On You" |
| 2009 | The Jon Dore Television Show | Woman | Episode: "Jon Fights Violence" |
| 2007-2009 | 'Da Kink in My Hair | 2 episodes | |
| 2009 | Being Erica (TV Series) | Vair | Episode: "What Goes Up Must Come Down " |
| 2010 | Little Mosque on the Prairie | Dance Teacher | Episode: "A Lease Too Far" |
| 2009-2010 | The Ron James Show | 6 episodes | |
| 2010 | Lost Girl (TV Series) | Talent Agent | Episode: "Fae Day" |
| 2010 | The Dating Guy | Amanda (voice) | Episode: "Weekend at Booyah's" |
| 2011 | Skins | Mary | Episode: "Chris" |
| 2016 | The Swap | Coach Carol | TV Movie |
| 2018 | Zombies | Principal Lee | TV Movie |
| 2020 | Z-O-M-B-I-E-S 2 | Principal Lee | TV Movie |
| 2020 | Locked in Love | Andrea | Episode: "Chapter one" |
| 2020 | Ollie's Pack | June | 2 episodes |
Awards
| Year | Title | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Canadian Comedy Award for Best Female Improviser[10] | Won |
| 2012 | Canadian Comedy Award for Best Performance by a Female - Television | Nominated |
| 2012 | Canadian Comedy Award for Best Web Series | Won |
| 2013 | Canadian Comedy Award for Best Performance by a Female - Television | Won |
| 2013 | ACTRA Award for Outstanding Performance - Female[11] | Nominated |
| 2015 | ACTRA Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Supporting Role or Guest Role in a Comedic Series | Nominated |
| 2016 | ACTRA Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Supporting Role or Guest Role in a Comedic Series | Nominated |
| 2017 | ACTRA Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Supporting Role or Guest Role in a Comedic Series | Nominated |
| 2018 | ACTRA Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Supporting Role or Guest Role in a Comedic Series | Nominated |
References
- "Star of Mr. D does his homework: Gerry Dee involved in almost every aspect of his CBC show". Toronto Star, January 7, 2013.
- "As seen on TV, a lot". The Globe and Mail, June 29, 2012.
- "No Second guesses for trouper Snieckus". Kingston Whig-Standard, July 29, 2002.
- "Three comics walk into a play . . .: The National Theatre of the World marks two years of playwright-based improv". Toronto Star, December 9, 2010.
- Alison Broverman (2009-02-19). "Every night is opening night; Impromptu Splendor brings improv and theatre worlds together through funny homages". Toronto Star. Archived from the original on 2019-12-10. Retrieved 2019-11-28.
- Terrace, Vincent (29 January 2016). Internet Comedy Television Series, 1997-2015. p. 42. ISBN 9780786497607.
- "Second City's Stacey brings real-life to NBC pilot". The Globe and Mail. 18 March 2014.
Comedian Naomi Snieckus agrees. "For a role like this, thousands of people would have been considered," she says. "It's a huge lottery." Snieckus is a Second City alumna and one of Canada's most gifted improv comics. She also co-produces The Casting Room, a lighthearted Web series on the ins and outs of auditioning.
- "Alberta's Gavin Crawford stars in Two 4 One, a romantic comedy with a twist". Calgary Herald, September 22, 2014.
- "Baram and Snieckus are the city’s most laughable couple". Toronto Star, October 21, 2015.
- "Three's company: Improv performers Matt Baram, Naomi Snieckus and Ron Pederson live together in Little Italy. No joke". Toronto Star, May 7, 2011.
- "N.S.-linked shows well-represented at Canadian Screen Awards". Halifax Chronicle-Herald, January 19, 2016.
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