Jennifer Podemski
Jennifer Podemski | |
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 Producer-actor Jennifer Podemski | |
| Born | 1974 |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Occupation | film and television actor and producer |
| Known for | Empire of Dirt, Dance Me Outside, The Rez |
Jennifer Podemski (born 1974) is a Canadian film and television actress and producer.[1]
Her acting credits include starring roles in the television series Tin Star, The Rez, Riverdale, Goosebumps, Moccasin Flats, Bliss and Moose TV and the films Dance Me Outside, The Diviners, and Empire of Dirt, as well as supporting or guest roles in Degrassi, Republic of Doyle, The Eleventh Hour, Blue Murder, Wild Card, This Is Wonderland, Rabbit Fall, The Border and Maniac Mansion, while her producing credits include Rabbit Fall, Moccasin Flats and Empire of Dirt.The Rez
Podemski appeared in the 2011 film Take This Waltz with Michelle Williams, Sarah Silverman, and Seth Rogen.
She was a Gemini Award nominee for the Best Actress in a Drama Series at the 1997 Gemini Awards for The Rez, and a Canadian Screen Award nominee for Best Supporting Actress at the 2nd Canadian Screen Awards for Empire of Dirt.
Podemski was born and raised in Toronto, Ontario. Her father is Jewish and her mother is of Saulteaux/Ojibwe/Anishinaabe, Leni Lenape, and Métis descent.[2][3] Her younger sister, Tamara Podemski, is also an actress.
In 2018, Podemski created the documentary series Future History for APTN.[4] In 2021, Podemski and Hannah Moscovitch created the upcoming drama series Little Bird for Crave.[5]
Filmography[]
Film[]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | The Diviners | Pique | |
| 1994 | Dance Me Outside | Sadie Maracle | |
| 2005 | Distant Drumming: North of 60 Mystery | Marjory Sebastian | |
| 2013 | Take This Waltz | Karen | |
| 2013 | Empire of Dirt | Minerva | |
| 2015 | Fire Song |
References[]
- ^ "Jennifer Podemski and Cara Gee on digging Empire of Dirt". canada.com, September 10, 2013.
- ^ https://www.cbc.ca/arts/the-power-to-save-lives-jennifer-podemski-s-must-read-call-for-indigenous-representation-in-media-1.4553720
- ^ "Jennifer Podemski: the actress speaks out about Native rights and the release of her powerful new film, Running Wolf". Post City Magazines, February 2, 2013.
- ^ Johanna Schneller, "Jennifer Podemski on the challenges Indigenous actors face in the film industry". The Globe and Mail, February 22, 2018.
- ^ Victoria Ahearn, "‘The Amazing Race Canada,’ ‘Letterkenny’ spinoff join upcoming Bell Media lineup". Toronto Star, June 10, 2021.
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