Jacqueline Samuda
Biography
Jacqueline Samuda was born on 25 October 1962 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. A Canadian actress, she has accumulated 37 credited performances across film and television. Her on‑screen work includes roles in the films Lovci duchů, Hvězdná brána: Návrat and Hloubka, and she appears in a Stargate movie portraying the character Nirrti. Samuda has also worked as a voice‑over artist, maintaining an online demo of her work. She lived in Los Angeles from 1987 to 1989 and again from 1992 to 1998, and in 1994 received the Dramalogue Award for directing George F. Walker’s Zastrozzi at the Company of Angels Theatre. She has participated in the Banff New Media Institute Festival and was elected President of the Pacific Cinémathèque’s board.
Career overview
Jacqueline Samuda is a Canadian actress born on 25 October 1962 in Ottawa, Ontario. Her professional record lists thirty‑seven acting credits, reflecting a career that spans film, television and voice work. Samuda’s on‑screen appearances include a role as the antagonist Nirrti in the Stargate movie, as noted on her personal website. She is also credited in the films Lovci duchů, Hvězdná brána: Návrat and Hloubka, titles referenced in Czech‑language film databases. In addition to visual performances, Samuda maintains a voice‑over portfolio, with a demo available through her own site, indicating regular work in that specialty.
Beyond acting, Samuda has engaged with the broader film community. She participated in the Banff New Media Institute Festival, an event highlighted on her website. Her periods of residence in Los Angeles—from 1987 to 1989 and again from 1992 to 1998—coincide with her involvement in North American productions. While primarily recognized for her acting, she also received a Dramalogue Award in 1994 for directing George F. Walker’s Zastrozzi at the Company of Angels Theatre in Los Angeles, demonstrating a versatile engagement with the performing arts. Samuda’s career thus combines a substantive body of acting work with contributions to voice‑over performance and theatrical direction.
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38 titles- Season's Greetings from Cherry Lane (2024) as Emily
- School Spirits (2023) as Julie
- The Cases of Mystery Lane (2023) as Eleonore
- Magic in Mistletoe (2023) as Lydia
- The Santa Stakeout (2021) as Mrs. Van Houghton
- Gingerbread Miracle (2021) as Marilyn Hubert
- Heaven (2019) as Miss Murds
- All Summer Long (2019) as Eileen
- Flip That Romance (2019) as Alice
- Marvel Super Hero Adventures (2017) as Captain Marvel (voice)
- The Prodigal Dad (2017) as Angie
- Chesapeake Shores (2016) as Kate Pragnall
- Pretty Little Addict (2016) as Anna Brown
- The Deep (2015) as Hickman (voice)
- Once Upon A Holiday (2015) as Margaret Wickersham
- Real Murders: An Aurora Teagarden Mystery (2015) as Mamie
- When Sparks Fly (2014) as Gloria
- Spooksville (2013) as Mrs. Waverly
- Arrow (2012) as TV Host
- R. L. Stine's The Haunting Hour (2010) as Gracie's Mom
- Stargate: Continuum (2008) as Nirrti
- Edison & Leo (2008) as Toni / Nirena (voice)
- Bionic Woman (2007) as Med-Flight Tech #2
- A Girl Like Me: The Gwen Araujo Story (2006) as Angie
- Supernatural (2005) as Detective Petranyzk
- Subzero (2005) as Sasha Mirov
- See Grace Fly (2003) as Grace's Female Voice (voice)
- Wasted (2002) as Chris' Mom
- Smallville (2001) as ER Doctor
- Wolf Lake (2001) as Jean Hollander
- First Target (2000) as Patti
- One of Our Own (1998) as Cpl. Kim Deeves
- Stargate SG-1 (1997) as Nirrti
- Stargate SG-1 (1997) Writer
- The Adjuster (1991) as Louise, the maid
- Speaking Parts (1990) as The Bride
- A New Life (1988) as Mara
- The Mutagen (1988)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jacqueline Samuda best known for?
Jacqueline Samuda is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including School Spirits (2023), Chesapeake Shores (2016), The Deep (2015), sex, lies, and videotape (1989).
When and where was Jacqueline Samuda born?
Jacqueline Samuda was born on October 25, 1962 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
How many credits does Jacqueline Samuda have?
Jacqueline Samuda has accumulated over 38 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1988 to 2024.
What is Jacqueline Samuda's background in cinema and television?
Jacqueline Samuda was born on 25 October 1962 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. A Canadian actress, she has accumulated 37 credited performances across film and television. Her on‑screen work includes roles in the films Lovci duchů, Hvězdná brána: Návrat and Hloubka, and she appears in a Stargate movie portraying the charact...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Supernatural (2005) as Detective Petranyzk — aged about 42
- Stargate SG-1 (1997) as Nirrti — aged about 34
- R. L. Stine's The Haunting Hour (2010) as Gracie's Mom — aged about 47
- Smallville (2001) as ER Doctor — aged about 38
- School Spirits (2023) as Julie — aged about 60
- Chesapeake Shores (2016) as Kate Pragnall — aged about 53
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