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. 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.
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. She also directed Half an Hour for the Shaw Festival. In 2010, Wilkinson directed the world premiere of Brendan Gall's Wide Awake Hearts at Tarragon Theatre.
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. She died on December 30, 2010, aged 50.
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.
Plays
My Mother's Feet Whistle Me Home
Filmography
Film +YearTitleRoleNotes1986 The Last SeasonLucy Shannon1987Blue MonkeyNurse Michelle1991Sam & MeMariana1998Blues Brothers 2000Dancer2002AraratArt Teacher
Filmography YearTitleRoleNotes1984–1986Hangin' InRosanna10 episodes1987–1991Street LegalNellie MacLean / Chris Robinson3 episodes1990On Thin Ice: The Tai Babilonia StoryTelevision film1990Dracula: The SeriesContessa Delores de Suarez y SuarezEpisode: "A Little Nightmare Music"1991Shining Time StationPassengerEpisode: "Sweet and Sour"1991, 1992E.N.G.Gina Patrini / Mary Benett2 episodes1994Fatal Vows: The Alexandra O'Hara StoryMrs. FloresTelevision film1995Love and Betrayal: The Mia Farrow StoryVicky1995Forever KnightSelineEpisode: "A More Permanent Hell"1995Kung Fu: The Legend ContinuesCynthia JergensEpisode: "Eye Witness"1996Psi FactorDr. StaffordEpisode: "The Freefall/Presence"1999Exhibit A: Secrets of Forensic SciencePhoebeEpisode: "Mapping Evil"2001Le porte-bonheurJustineTelevision film2002BlissAliceEpisode: "In Praise of Drunkenness and Fornication"2003MissingTeresa RasentiEpisode: "I Thought I Knew You"2003Street TimeGlendaEpisode: "Born to Kill"2004 The Eleventh HourLucy BryrantEpisode: "Wonderland"2004Blue MurderTina AimselyEpisode: "Family Reunion"2004–2006This Is WonderlandC.A. Anna-Lynn Monteal18 episodes2005KojakMrs. HowardEpisode: "All Bets Off: Part 1"2008WisegalMary RussoTelevision film2009 The BorderCarolEpisode: "Spoils of War"2011SkinsDavinaEpisode: "Cadie"
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