Leah Pinsent (born September 20, 1968) is a Canadian television and film actress.
Career Pinsent made her film debut in 1984's The Bay Boy, best known as Kiefer Sutherland's first film. The role garnered her a Genie nomination for Best Supporting Actress. Her next role was in the 1986 horror film April Fool's Day alongside Thomas F. Wilson and Griffin O'Neal.
She is perhaps best known for her television roles as production accountant Veronica Miller in the comedy-drama series Made in Canada, and news anchor Diane Gordon in More Tears and Escape from the Newsroom.
Personal life Pinsent was born in Ontario, to Canadian actors Gordon Pinsent and Charmion King. She was married to Michael Capellupo from 1991 to 2002. Pinsent is married to actor Peter Keleghan.
Filmography
Film Year Title Role Notes1984 The Bay BoySaxon ColdwellNominated - Genie Award for Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role1986April Fool's DayNan1990Brutal GloryJulia WoodruffVideo1996Dick RichardsActress at StarbucksShort filmVirusLarraine Keller2000Waking the DeadReporter from Fielding's Past2002 A PromiseEmilyShort film20061st BiteRose2008Eating BuccaneersVanessaNominated - Canadian Comedy Award for Best Performance by a Female - Film2011 The BendMrs. Campbell2014Big News from Grand Rock Jane Davis Wet BumMary Ellen
Television
Year Title Role Notes1988Shades of Love: The Emerald TearJayne ManleyTV movieGlory Enough for All1990 The Little KidnappersKirsten MacKenzieTV movieNominated - Gemini Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role1991Haute tensionAmyEpisode: "Frontière du crime"Tropical HeatKaren GetwellEpisode: "This Year's Model"1992Beyond RealityJenniferEpisode: "Master of Darkness"Murder, She WroteLouise ThayerEpisode: "Murder in Milan"1994Side EffectsDr. Samantha BuddEpisode: "The Last Rights"1997Lies He ToldTV moviePsi Factor: Chronicles of the ParanormalOlivia VegaEpisode: "The 13th Floor/The Believer"1998More TearsDianeMade in CanadaVeronica65 episodesNominated - Gemini Award for Best Performance in a Comedy Program or Series (1999)Won - Gemini Award for Best Ensemble Performance in a Comedy Program or Series (2001)Won - Gemini Award for Best Ensemble Performance in a Comedy Program or Series (2002)Nominated - Gemini Award for Best Ensemble Performance in a Comedy Program or Series (2003)Won - Gemini Award for Best Ensemble Performance in a Comedy Program or Series (2004)1999Win, Again!JulieTV movieNominated - Gemini Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Supporting Role in a Dramatic Program or Miniseries2000EveTV movie2001All SoulsDr. Elizabeth BainesEpisode: "One Step Closer to Roger"Rough Air: Danger on Flight 534Air Traffic Controller Sara LundattirTV movie2002Escape from the NewsroomDiane2005FunpakJenny FlorenceThis Is WonderlandBrooke RyderEpisode: "2.12"Our FathersMarge MagnusTV movieBurnt ToastJulie2006Heyday!Movie QueenPuppets Who KillMuffyEpisode: "The Hostage"2007GrossologyEmily (voice)Episode: "Vein Drain"ReGenesisDr. Ann Turnbull5 episodes2010Love LettersMelissaTV movieRepublic of DoyleDet. Sheila LangEpisode: "The One Who Got Away"201118 to LifeSerena MansonEpisode: "Sleepless in the Attic"2011, 2021 & 2024Murdoch MysteriesMrs. Irvin & Laura Söllner / Deborah AndersonEpisodes: "Bloodlust", "Murdoch Knows Best" & "The Fantastic Mr. Fawkes"2012Sunshine Sketches of a Little TownMiss CleghornTV movie
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