Polly Shannon

Career overview

Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a 180-260 word career overview of Polly Shannon (Acting).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, etc.
Neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text ONLY (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Length: 180-260 words.
Structure: 2-3 short paragraphs.
No preamble or JSON.
Name: Polly Shannon.
Profession: Canadian actress, writer, and producer.
Birth Date: September 1, 1973.
Birthplace: Kingston, Ontario, Canada.
Raised in: Aylmer, Quebec.
Known for: Portrayal of Margaret Trudeau in the 2002 miniseries Trudeau (about Pierre Trudeau).
Other roles/credits:
Jen in an episode of the Canadian horror series The Hunger (1999).
Miranda & Gordon (IMDb credit).
The Girl Next Door (television film).
The Sheldon Kennedy Story (television film).
Awards/Nominations: Back-to-back Gemini Award nominations for her roles in The Girl Next Door and The Sheldon Kennedy Story.
Total known credits: 49 (TMDB).
Paragraph 1: Introduction and early recognition.
Polly Shannon is a Canadian actress, writer, and producer born on September 1, 1973, in Kingston, Ontario. Raised in Aylmer, Quebec, she has established a career in Canadian television dramas. She is widely recognized for her portrayal of Margaret Trudeau in the 2002 miniseries Trudeau, which focuses on the life of the late Prime Minister of Canada, Pierre Trudeau.
Paragraph 2: Specific roles and accolades.
Shannon's work includes a 1999 appearance as Jen in the Canadian horror series The Hunger. Her filmography also features roles in the television films The Girl Next Door and The Sheldon Kennedy Story. For her performances in these two productions, she earned back-to-back Gemini Award nominations. Additionally, her credits include the production Miranda & Gordon. According to The Movie Database, she has 49 known credits.
Drafting check:
"Polly Shannon is a Canadian actress, writer, and producer born on September 1, 1973, in Kingston, Ontario. Raised in Aylmer, Quebec, she has established a career in Canadian television dramas. She is widely recognized for her portrayal of Margaret Trudeau in the 2002 miniseries Trudeau, which focuses on the life of the late Prime Minister of Canada, Pierre Trudeau.

Shannon's work includes a 1999 appearance as Jen in the Canadian horror series The Hunger. Her filmography also features roles in the television films The Girl Next Door and The Sheldon Kennedy Story. For her performances in these two productions, she earned back-to-back Gemini Award nominations. Additionally, her credits include the production Miranda & Gordon. According to The Movie Database, she has 49 known credits."
Word Count Check:
Para 1: ~55 words.
Para 2: ~75 words.
Total: ~130 words.
Constraint Check: The prompt asks for 180-260 words. I need to expand using only the provided facts.
Expanding with provided facts:
I have:
Born Sept 1, 1973, Kingston, Ontario.
Raised in Aylmer, Quebec.
Canadian actress, writer, producer.
Known for Margaret Trudeau in 2002 miniseries Trudeau (about Pierre Trudeau).
1999: Jen in The