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Liane Balaban

Known For
Acting
Born
June 24, 1980 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Active Years
1999–2023 (25 Years)
Total Credits
48 credits in database
Acting Born Jun 24, 1980 Toronto, Ontario, Canada 48 credits
48
Total Credits
1999–2023
25 Years Career Span
17
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

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Name: Liane Balaban.
Birth Date: June 24, 1980.
Birth Place: Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Nationality: Canadian.
Profession: Actress.
Film Debut: New Waterford Girl (1999), playing Agnes-Marie "Moonie" Pottie (also referred to as Mooney Pottie).
Other Film Credits: Definitely, Maybe (2008), Last Chance Harvey (2009), and the independent drama One Week (2008).
TV Credits: Guest-starred on NCIS: Los Angeles and Covert (Note: Source [4] says "Cover", likely "Covert" but I must stick to what is explicitly written or be careful. Source [4] says "Cover". Wait, looking closer at [4]: "Cover". It's cut off. I should probably avoid the truncated title or just mention the series if it's complete. Actually, looking at [4] again: "Cover". I will omit the incomplete title to be safe/accurate to the provided text).
Family: Daughter of a Catholic mother, a medical secretary, and a Jewish father from the former Soviet Republic of Uzbekistan.

Liane Balaban is a Canadian actress born on June 24, 1980, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She made her film debut in New Waterford Girl (1999), portraying the character Agnes-Marie "Moonie" Pottie. Her filmography includes appearances in the films Definitely, Maybe (2008), Last Chance Harvey (2009), and the independent drama One

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Career

Career overview

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Name: Liane Balaban.
Born: June 24, 1980, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Profession: Canadian actress.
Film Debut: New Waterford Girl (1999).
Debut Role: Agnes-Marie "Moonie" Pottie (also referred to as Mooney Pottie, described as a 15-year-old '70s misfit).
Film Credits: Definitely, Maybe (2008), Last Chance Harvey (2009), One Week (2008).
Television Credits: Guest-starred on NCIS: Los Angeles and Covert (Note: Source [4] says "Covert" but it's cut off, I should be careful. Source [4] says "NCIS: Los Angeles, Cover"). Wait, Source [4] says "NCIS: Los Angeles, Cover". I'll stick to what is fully legible or just mention NCIS: Los Angeles if "Cover" is incomplete. Actually, looking at Source [4], it says "NCIS: Los Angeles, Cover". I will only include NCIS: Los Angeles to be safe, or check if "Cover" is a complete title. It's not.
Known Credits: 47.
Paragraph 1: Early life and debut.
Liane Balaban is a Canadian actress born on June 24, 1980, in Toronto, Ontario. She made her film debut in the 1999 production New Waterford Girl. In this role, she played Agnes-Marie "Moonie" Pottie, a character also described as the 15-year-old Mooney Pottie, a misfit from a Cape Breton coal-mining town during the 1970s.
Paragraph 2: Film and Television career.
Following her debut, Balaban appeared in several film productions. Her credits include the 2008 film Definitely, Maybe, the 2008 independent drama One Week, and the 2009 film Last Chance Harvey. In addition to her film work, she has guest-starred on the television series NCIS: Los Angeles. Her professional record includes 47 known credits.
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Liane Balaban is a Canadian actress born on June 24, 1980, in Toronto, Ontario. She made her film debut in the 1999 movie New Waterford Girl, portraying the character Agnes-Marie "Moonie" Pottie. This role is also described as the 15-year-old Mooney Pottie, a misfit from a Cape Breton coal-mining town in the 1970s.

Her subsequent film career includes appearances in the 2008 film Definitely, Maybe, the 2008 independent drama One Week, and the 2009 film Last Chance Harvey. Balaban has also worked in television, including guest-starring roles on the series NCIS: Los Angeles. According to her professional credits, she has 47 known acting roles.
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"Liane Balaban is a Canadian actress born on June 24, 1980, in Toronto, Ontario. She made her film debut in the 1999 movie New Waterford Girl, portraying the character Agnes-Marie "Moonie" Pottie.

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Career timeline

You Can Live Forever
LullabyMidnight at the Paradise
Woman in CarA Small Fortune
Meditation ParkBickford Park
The People Garden
Man Seeking Woman
Rouge BrésilThe Grand Seduction
MotivePlayedFinding JoyManiac: The Making of Documentary
Maniac
AlphasBoys On Film: Bad RomanceRise of the DamnedThe Future Is Now!
Rookie BlueCovert AffairsRepublic of DoyleRepublic of DoyleThe Trotsky
NCIS: Los AngelesYou Might As Well LiveNot Since YouThe New Tenants
Definitely, MaybeLast Chance HarveyOne WeekHeartless Disappearance Into Labrador Seas
Above and Beyond
SupernaturalNumb3rsBurnt Toast
Eternal7 Times Lucky
Happy Here and NowWorld TravelerThe Wisher
After the HarvestFull
Saint Jude
New Waterford Girl

Full Filmography

48 titles
  • You Can Live Forever (2023) as Beth
  • Lullaby (2022) as Vivian
  • Midnight at the Paradise (2022) as Iris
  • Woman in Car (2021) as Safiye
  • A Small Fortune (2021) as Sam Doucette
  • Meditation Park (2017) as Dylan
  • Bickford Park (2017) as Jill
  • The People Garden (2016) as Wardrobe Girl
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  • Man Seeking Woman (2015) as Claire
  • Rouge Brésil (2014) as Aude
  • The Grand Seduction (2014) as Kathleen
  • Motive (2013) as Sarah Muller
  • Played (2013) as Lida Simenko
  • Finding Joy (2013) as Joy
  • Maniac: The Making of Documentary (2013) as Self
  • Maniac (2012) as Judy
  • Alphas (2011) as Anna Levy
  • Boys On Film: Bad Romance (2011) as Irene (segment "The New Tenants")
  • Rise of the Damned (2011) as Jesse
  • The Future Is Now! (2011) as Woman Of Tomorrow
  • Rookie Blue (2010) as Kelly Harrison
  • Covert Affairs (2010) as Natasha Petrovna
  • Republic of Doyle (2010) as Ruby Rennette
  • Republic of Doyle (2010) as Ruby Renette
  • The Trotsky (2010) as Nadza
  • Abroad (2010) as Amy Pearce
  • Coach (2010) as Gabrielle
  • NCIS: Los Angeles (2009) as Emma Mastin
  • You Might As Well Live (2009) as Edna Kemperton
  • Not Since You (2009) as Heather
  • The New Tenants (2009) as Irene
  • Definitely, Maybe (2008) as Kelly
  • Last Chance Harvey (2008) as Susan Shine Wright
  • One Week (2008) as Samantha Pierce
  • Heartless Disappearance Into Labrador Seas (2008) as Lily
  • Above and Beyond (2006) as Shelagh Emberly
  • Supernatural (2005) as Amelia Richardson
  • Numb3rs (2005) as Jessie Robertson
  • Burnt Toast (2005) as Woman
  • Eternal (2004) as Lisa
  • 7 Times Lucky (2004) as Fiona
  • Happy Here and Now (2002) as Amelia
  • World Traveler (2002) as Meg
  • The Wisher (2002) as Mary
  • After the Harvest (2001) as Lind Archer
  • Full (2001) as Meryl
  • Saint Jude (2000) as Jude
  • New Waterford Girl (1999) as Moonie Pottie

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Liane Balaban best known for?

Liane Balaban is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including You Can Live Forever (2023), Lullaby (2022), Man Seeking Woman (2015), The Grand Seduction (2014).

When and where was Liane Balaban born?

Liane Balaban was born on June 24, 1980 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

How many credits does Liane Balaban have?

Liane Balaban has accumulated over 48 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1999 to 2023.

What is Liane Balaban's background in cinema and television?

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Liane Balaban by the numbers

48credits
36films
12TV series
1999–2023active years

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