Naomi Snieckus Whitaker(born February 24, 1974) is a Canadian actress, best known for her regular television role as Bobbi in Mr. D[1] and her appearance as Nina in Saw 3D.[2] She is also a podcast host.
Naomi Snieckus | |
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 Snieckus in 2017 | |
| Born | February 24, 1974 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Known for | Mr. D Saw 3D Zombies franchise |
Career
editAn 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]
Snieckus is also the host of a podcast entitled Firecracker Department, in which she interviews female and non-binary artists, working across a variety of media. Subsequently, an international online community has been developed, which she also leads, in which members empower each other to take creative action through education and positive support.[10]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 1994 | Weather Girl | |
| 2010 | Saw 3D | Nina | |
| 2012 | The Samaritan | Waitress | Uncredited |
| Cold Blooded | Dispatcher | Voice | |
| The Barrens | Monica | ||
| 2014 | Two 4 One | Miriam | |
| 2015 | The Steps | Ellen | |
| 2017 | Kiss and Cry | Sophie Wexner | |
| Love of My Life | Lorna | ||
| 2019 | Canadian Strain | Judy | |
| 2020 | Work It | Maria Ackerman |
Television
edit| 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 | Television film |
| The Road to Christmas | Rose | ||
| 2007 | Love You to Death | Nurse | Episode: "The Clown Case" |
| 2008 | Degrassi: The Next Generation | Store Manager | Episode: "Got My Mind Set On You" |
| The Border | 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 | 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 | Talent Agent | Episode: "Fae Day" |
| The Dating Guy | Amanda (voice) | Episode: "Weekend at Booyah's" | |
| 2011 | Skins | Mary | Episode: "Chris" |
| 2010–2013 | Wingin' It | Mildred Stern | 7 Episodes |
| 2016 | The Swap | Coach Carol | Television film |
| 2018 | Zombies | Principal Lee | |
| 2020 | Zombies 2 | ||
| Locked in Love | Andrea | Episode: "Chapter One" | |
| Ollie's Pack | June | 2 episodes | |
| 2021 | Day Players | Casting Associate | Episode: "Audition Preparation" |
| 2022 | Zombies 3 | Principal Lee | Television film |
Awards
edit| Year | Title | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Canadian Comedy Award for Best Female Improviser[11] | 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[12] | 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
edit- ^ "Star of Mr. D does his homework: Gerry Dee involved in almost every aspect of his CBC show". Toronto Star, January 7, 2013.
- ^ a b "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 (February 19, 2009). "Every night is opening night; Impromptu Splendor brings improv and theatre worlds together through funny homages". Toronto Star. Archived from the original on December 10, 2019.
- ^ Terrace, Vincent (January 29, 2016). Internet Comedy Television Series, 1997–2015. p. 42. ISBN 978-0-7864-9760-7.
- ^ "Second City's Stacey brings real-life to NBC pilot". The Globe and Mail. March 18, 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.
- ^ "Welcome to the Firecracker Department". Firecracker Department. Retrieved February 25, 2021.
- ^ "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.