Английская Википедия:Gina Wilkinson
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Gina Wilkinson (March 10, 1960 – December 30, 2010) was a Canadian actress of stage, film, and television, as well as a playwright and stage director.
Early life and education
Wilkinson was born on March 10, 1960, in Victoria, Canada.[1] Her father, Jack Wilkinson, was a visual artist, and her mother, Marie Wilkinson, was a ballet dancer.
She attended the National Theatre School of Canada.[1]
Career
Wilkinson spent the majority of her early career as an actor; however, she later expanded to directing. In 2007, Wilkinson directed Born Yesterday at the Shaw Festival. In 2010, she directed Faith Healer for Soulpepper.[1] She also directed Half an Hour for the Shaw Festival. In 2010, Wilkinson directed the world premiere of Brendan Gull's Wide Awake Hearts at Tarragon Theatre.[2]
Personal life
Wilkinson was diagnosed with stage 4 cervical cancer on November 21, 2010. Wilkinson married her longtime partner, actor Tom Rooney, while in hospital receiving treatment on December 19, 2010.[1] She died on December 30, 2010, aged 50.[3][4]
Legacy
Shortly after her death, the Gina Wilkinson Prize was established in Wilkinson's honour. The award offers financial support to a Canadian female theatre artist/leader.[5][6]
Plays
- My Mother's Feet
- Whistle Me Home
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | The Last Season | Lucy Shannon | |
| 1987 | Blue Monkey | Nurse Michelle | |
| 1991 | Sam & Me | Mariana | |
| 1998 | Blues Brothers 2000 | Dancer | |
| 2002 | Ararat | Art Teacher |
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984–1986 | Hangin' In | Rosanna | 10 episodes |
| 1987–1991 | Street Legal | Nellie MacLean / Chris Robinson | 3 episodes |
| 1990 | On Thin Ice: The Tai Babilonia Story | Television film | |
| 1990 | Dracula: The Series | Contessa Delores de Suarez y Suarez | Episode: "A Little Nightmare Music" |
| 1991 | Shining Time Station | Passenger | Episode: "Sweet and Sour" |
| 1991, 1992 | E.N.G. | Gina Patrini / Mary Benett | 2 episodes |
| 1994 | Fatal Vows: The Alexandra O'Hara Story | Mrs. Flores | Television film |
| 1995 | Love and Betrayal: The Mia Farrow Story | Vicky | |
| 1995 | Forever Knight | Seline | Episode: "A More Permanent Hell" |
| 1995 | Kung Fu: The Legend Continues | Cynthia Jergens | Episode: "Eye Witness" |
| 1996 | Psi Factor | Dr. Stafford | Episode: "The Freefall/Presence" |
| 1999 | Exhibit A: Secrets of Forensic Science | Phoebe | Episode: "Mapping Evil" |
| 2001 | Le porte-bonheur | Justine | Television film |
| 2002 | Bliss | Alice | Episode: "In Praise of Drunkenness and Fornication" |
| 2003 | Missing | Teresa Rasenti | Episode: "I Thought I Knew You" |
| 2003 | Street Time | Glenda | Episode: "Born to Kill" |
| 2004 | The Eleventh Hour | Lucy Bryrant | Episode: "Wonderland" |
| 2004 | Blue Murder | Tina Aimsely | Episode: "Family Reunion" |
| 2004–2006 | This Is Wonderland | C.A. Anna-Lynn Monteal | 18 episodes |
| 2005 | Kojak | Mrs. Howard | Episode: "All Bets Off: Part 1" |
| 2008 | Wisegal | Mary Russo | Television film |
| 2009 | The Border | Carol | Episode: "Spoils of War" |
| 2011 | Skins | Davina | Episode: "Cadie" |
References
External links
- Английская Википедия
- 1960 births
- 2010 deaths
- Deaths from cervical cancer
- Deaths from cancer in Ontario
- Canadian stage actresses
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- Canadian women theatre directors
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- Actresses from Victoria, British Columbia
- Writers from Victoria, British Columbia
- 20th-century Canadian dramatists and playwrights
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