Acting
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.
TVThe Vampire Lestat
2026
as Old Miss Piss
MovieEleanor in the Evening
2024
MovieA Bestselling Kind of Love
2024
as Janice Kilner
TVLaw & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent
2024
as Edith Cross
MovieLoving Christmas
2022
as Andrea
TVReacher
2022
as Mrs. Jobling
MovieMary IV
2020
as Two
TVHudson & Rex
2019
as Beth Phalen
MovieCatch and Release
2018
as Du
TVCardinal
2017
as Sandra Mason
MovieThe Other Half
2016
as Katherine
TVPrivate Eyes
2016
as Sergeant Lydia Sullivan
TVThe Girlfriend Experience
2016
as Professor
TVKing & Maxwell
2013
as Senator Haskell
TVSuits
2011
as Judy O'Brien
MovieWhen Love Is Not Enough: The Lois Wilson Story
2010
as Joan
TVMonster Warriors
2006
as Aunt Agatha
TVH2O
2004
as Deirdre Milnes
TVThis Is Wonderland
2004
as Ms. Kelsey
MovieThe Gospel of John
2003
as Samaritan Woman
TVWild Card
2003
as Barb Miller
MovieConviction
2002
as Teacher
TVMutant X
2001
as Dr. Willett
MovieFor Love of Olivia
2001
as Rose Ella Lattabee
MovieCustody of the Heart
2000
as Rona
MovieThe Loretta Claiborne Story
2000
as Miss Rydell
MovieThe Defenders: Taking the First
1998
as Judge Lacey
MovieThe Defenders: Choice of Evils
1998
as Judge Karnes
TVEmily of New Moon
1998
as Charlotte Pitts
TVDue South
1994
as Carolyn Sherman
