Naomi Snieckus
Naomi Snieckus | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Occupation(s) | film, television and stage actress |
| Known for | Mr. D, Saw 3D |
Naomi Snieckus is a Canadian actress and comedian, best known for her regular television role as Bobbi in Mr. D[1] and her appearance as Nina in Saw 3D.[2]
An 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.
In 2014, she appeared as a lead character in the film Two 4 One.[6] In 2015, she and Baram, to whom she is now married, created an improv duo show called Baram & Snieckus: You & Me.[7]
Snieckus won a Canadian Comedy Award as Best Female Improviser in 2010,[8] and is a two-time Canadian Screen Award nominee as Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for Mr. D.[9]
References
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Every night is opening night; Impromptu Splendor brings improv and theatre worlds together through funny homages". Toronto Star, February 19, 2009.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
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