Naomi Snieckus (born February 24, 1974) is a Canadian actress, best known for her regular television role as Bobbi in Mr. D"Star of Mr. D does his homework: Gerry Dee involved in almost every aspect of his CBC show". Toronto Star, January 7, 2013. and her appearance as Nina in Saw 3D."As seen on TV, a lot". The Globe and Mail, June 29, 2012. She is also a podcast host.
Career An alumna of the Second City's Toronto company,"No Second guesses for trouper Snieckus". Kingston Whig-Standard, July 29, 2002. she later formed the improvisational comedy troupes National Theatre of the World with Ron Pederson and Matt Baram,"Three comics walk into a play . . .: The National Theatre of the World marks two years of playwright-based improv". Toronto Star, December 9, 2010. and Impromptu Splendor with Pederson, Baram and Kayla Lorette. She also acted extensively in guest appearances on television series, as well as extensive work in commercials, until her roles in Saw 3D and Mr. D.
From 2011 to 2014 she co-produced a webseries called The Casting Room.
In 2014, she appeared as a lead character in the film Two 4 One."Alberta's Gavin Crawford stars in Two 4 One, a romantic comedy with a twist". Calgary Herald, September 22, 2014. In 2015, she and Baram, to whom she is now married, created an improv duo show called Baram & Snieckus: You & Me."Baram and Snieckus are the city's most laughable couple". Toronto Star, October 21, 2015.
Snieckus is also the host of a podcast entitled Firecracker Department, in which she interviews female and non-binary artists, working across a variety of media. Subsequently, an international online community has been developed, which she also leads, in which members empower each other to take creative action through education and positive support.
Filmography
Film YearTitleRoleNotes19941994Weather Girl2010Saw 3DNina2012 The SamaritanWaitressUncreditedCold BloodedDispatcherVoice The BarrensMonica2014Two 4 OneMiriam2015 The StepsEllen2017Kiss and CrySophie WexnerLove of My LifeLorna2019Canadian StrainJudy2020Work ItMaria Ackerman
Television YearTitleRoleNotes2001 The ImmortalThelmaEpisode: "The Asylum"2002 The Dead ZoneMelanie RomanoEpisode: "The Siege"2003Train 48VictoriaEpisode: "1.13"2005ReGenesisAngela WebbEpisode: "The Source"2006Cradle of LiesBettyTelevision film The Road to ChristmasRose2007Love You to DeathNurseEpisode: "The Clown Case"2007–2009Da Kink in My Hair2 episodes2008Degrassi: The Next GenerationStore ManagerEpisode: "Got My Mind Set On You" The BorderReceptionistEpisode: "Got My Mind Set On You"2009 The Jon Dore Television ShowWomanEpisode: "Jon Fights Violence"Being EricaVairEpisode: "What Goes Up Must Come Down"2009–2010 The Ron James Show6 episodes2010Little Mosque on the PrairieDance TeacherEpisode: "A Lease Too Far"Lost GirlTalent AgentEpisode: "Fae Day" The Dating GuyAmanda (voice)Episode: "Weekend at Booyah's"2010–2013Wingin' ItMildred Stern7 episodes2011SkinsMaryEpisode: "Chris"2016 The SwapCoach CarolTelevision film2018ZombiesPrincipal Lee2020Zombies 2Locked in LoveAndreaEpisode: "Chapter One"Ollie's PackJunerecurring role2021Day PlayersCasting AssociateEpisode: "Audition Preparation"2022Zombies 3Principal LeeTelevision film2024Zombies: The Re-Animated SeriesPrincipal Lee (voice)Recurring castMy Dead MomRyan 2025The Handmaid's Tale Abigail Episode: "Exile"
Awards YearTitleResult2010Canadian Comedy Award for Best Female Improviser"Three's company: Improv performers Matt Baram, Naomi Snieckus and Ron Pederson live together in Little Italy. No joke". Toronto Star, May 7, 2011.2012Canadian Comedy Award for Best Performance by a Female – Television2012Canadian Comedy Award for Best Web Series2013Canadian Comedy Award for Best Performance by a Female – Television2013ACTRA Award for Outstanding Performance – Female"N.S.-linked shows well-represented at Canadian Screen Awards". Halifax Chronicle-Herald, January 19, 2016.2015ACTRA Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Supporting Role or Guest Role in a Comedic Series2016ACTRA Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Supporting Role or Guest Role in a Comedic Series2017ACTRA Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Supporting Role or Guest Role in a Comedic Series2018ACTRA Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Supporting Role or Guest Role in a Comedic Series
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