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Nancy Palk

Acting 30 credits

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.

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Known for

The Vampire Lestat

as Old Miss Piss

Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent

as Edith Cross

Reacher

as Mrs. Jobling

Hudson & Rex

as Beth Phalen

Cardinal

as Sandra Mason
Film

Love Field

as Sergeant Lydia Sullivan

The Girlfriend Experience

as Professor

Suits

as Judy O'Brien
Film

My Own Private Idaho

as Aunt Agatha
Film

Hunting & Gathering

as Ms. Kelsey

Mutant X

as Dr. Willett

Due South

as Carolyn Sherman

Frequent co-stars

Carroll Baker 1 shared title
Adolfo Celi 1 shared title
Cesare Barro 1 shared title
Luigi Pistilli 1 shared title
Gabriella Giorgelli 1 shared title
Dada Gallotti 1 shared title
Caterina Barbero 1 shared title
Carla Spessato 1 shared title
Femi Benussi 1 shared title
Jenny Tamburi 1 shared title

Career timeline

The Vampire Lestat
Law & Order Toronto: Criminal IntentEleanor in the EveningA Bestselling Kind of Love
ReacherLoving Christmas
Mary IV
Hudson & Rex
Catch and Release
Cardinal
Private EyesThe Girlfriend ExperienceThe Other Half
King & Maxwell
Suits
When Love Is Not Enough: The Lois Wilson Story
Monster Warriors
This Is WonderlandH2O
Wild CardThe Gospel of John
Conviction
Mutant XFor Love of Olivia
Custody of the HeartThe Loretta Claiborne Story
Emily of New MoonThe Defenders: Choice of EvilsThe Defenders: Taking the First
Due South

Full filmography

  • The Vampire Lestat (2026) as Old Miss Piss
  • Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent (2024) as Edith Cross
  • Eleanor in the Evening (2024)
  • A Bestselling Kind of Love (2024) as Janice Kilner
  • Reacher (2022) as Mrs. Jobling
  • Loving Christmas (2022) as Andrea
  • Mary IV (2020) as Two
  • Hudson & Rex (2019) as Beth Phalen
  • Catch and Release (2018) as Du
  • Cardinal (2017) as Sandra Mason
  • Private Eyes (2016) as Sergeant Lydia Sullivan
  • The Girlfriend Experience (2016) as Professor
  • The Other Half (2016) as Katherine
  • King & Maxwell (2013) as Senator Haskell
  • Suits (2011) as Judy O'Brien
  • When Love Is Not Enough: The Lois Wilson Story (2010) as Joan
  • Monster Warriors (2006) as Aunt Agatha
  • This Is Wonderland (2004) as Ms. Kelsey
  • H2O (2004) as Deirdre Milnes
  • Wild Card (2003) as Barb Miller
  • The Gospel of John (2003) as Samaritan Woman
  • Conviction (2002) as Teacher
  • Mutant X (2001) as Dr. Willett
  • For Love of Olivia (2001) as Rose Ella Lattabee
  • Custody of the Heart (2000) as Rona
  • The Loretta Claiborne Story (2000) as Miss Rydell
  • Emily of New Moon (1998) as Charlotte Pitts
  • The Defenders: Choice of Evils (1998) as Judge Karnes
  • The Defenders: Taking the First (1998) as Judge Lacey
  • Due South (1994) as Carolyn Sherman