Naomi Snieckus
Snieckus in 2017
Born (1974-02-24) February 24, 1974 (age 50)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
OccupationActress
Known forMr. D
Saw 3D
Zombies franchise

Naomi Snieckus is a Canadian actress, best known for her regular television role as Bobbi in Mr. D[1] and her appearance as Nina in Saw 3D.[2] She is also a podcast host.

Career

An alumna of the Second City's Toronto company,[3] she later formed the improvisational comedy troupes National Theatre of the World with Ron Pederson and Matt Baram,[4] and Impromptu Splendor with Pederson, Baram and Kayla Lorette.[5] She also acted extensively in guest appearances on television series, as well as extensive work in commercials,[2] until her roles in Saw 3D and Mr. D.

From 2011[6] to 2014[7] she co-produced a webseries called The Casting Room.

In 2014, she appeared as a lead character in the film Two 4 One.[8] In 2015, she and Baram, to whom she is now married, created an improv duo show called Baram & Snieckus: You & Me.[9]

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.[10]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
1994 1994 Weather Girl
2010 Saw 3D Nina
2012 The Samaritan Waitress Uncredited
Cold Blooded Dispatcher Voice
The Barrens Monica
2014 Two 4 One Miriam
2015 The Steps Ellen
2017 Kiss and Cry Sophie Wexner
Love of My Life Lorna
2019 Canadian Strain Judy
2020 Work It Maria Ackerman

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2001 The Immortal Thelma Episode: "The Asylum"
2002 The Dead Zone Melanie Romano Episode: "The Siege"
2003 Train 48 Victoria Episode: "1.13"
2005 ReGenesis Angela Webb Episode: "The Source"
2006 Cradle of Lies Betty Television film
2006 The Road to Christmas Rose
2007 Love You to Death Nurse Episode: "The Clown Case"
2008 Degrassi: The Next Generation Store Manager Episode: "Got My Mind Set On You"
2008 The Border Receptionist Episode: "Got My Mind Set On You"
2009 The Jon Dore Television Show Woman Episode: "Jon Fights Violence"
2007–2009 Da Kink in My Hair — 2 episodes
2009 Being Erica Vair Episode: "What Goes Up Must Come Down"
2010 Little Mosque on the Prairie Dance Teacher Episode: "A Lease Too Far"
2009–2010 The Ron James Show — 6 episodes
2010 Lost Girl Talent Agent Episode: "Fae Day"
2010 The Dating Guy Amanda (voice) Episode: "Weekend at Booyah's"
2011 Skins Mary Episode: "Chris"
2010–2013 Wingin' It Mildred Stern 7 Episodes
2016 The Swap Coach Carol Television film
2018 Zombies Principal Lee
2020 Zombies 2
2020 Locked in Love Andrea Episode: "Chapter One"
2020 Ollie's Pack June 2 episodes
2021 Day Players Casting Associate Episode: "Audition Preparation"
2022 Zombies 3 Principal Lee Television film

Awards

Year Title Result
2010 Canadian Comedy Award for Best Female Improviser[11] Won
2012 Canadian Comedy Award for Best Performance by a Female – Television Nominated
2012 Canadian Comedy Award for Best Web Series Won
2013 Canadian Comedy Award for Best Performance by a Female – Television Won
2013 ACTRA Award for Outstanding Performance – Female[12] Nominated
2015 ACTRA Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Supporting Role or Guest Role in a Comedic Series Nominated
2016 ACTRA Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Supporting Role or Guest Role in a Comedic Series Nominated
2017 ACTRA Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Supporting Role or Guest Role in a Comedic Series Nominated
2018 ACTRA Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Supporting Role or Guest Role in a Comedic Series Nominated

References

  1. ^ "Star of Mr. D does his homework: Gerry Dee involved in almost every aspect of his CBC show". Toronto Star, January 7, 2013.
  2. ^ a b "As seen on TV, a lot". The Globe and Mail, June 29, 2012.
  3. ^ "No Second guesses for trouper Snieckus". Kingston Whig-Standard, July 29, 2002.
  4. ^ "Three comics walk into a play . . .: The National Theatre of the World marks two years of playwright-based improv". Toronto Star, December 9, 2010.
  5. ^ Alison Broverman (February 19, 2009). "Every night is opening night; Impromptu Splendor brings improv and theatre worlds together through funny homages". Toronto Star. Archived from the original on December 10, 2019.
  6. ^ Terrace, Vincent (January 29, 2016). Internet Comedy Television Series, 1997–2015. p. 42. ISBN 978-0-7864-9760-7.
  7. ^ "Second City's Stacey brings real-life to NBC pilot". The Globe and Mail. March 18, 2014. Comedian Naomi Snieckus agrees. "For a role like this, thousands of people would have been considered," she says. "It's a huge lottery." Snieckus is a Second City alumna and one of Canada's most gifted improv comics. She also co-produces The Casting Room, a lighthearted Web series on the ins and outs of auditioning.
  8. ^ "Alberta's Gavin Crawford stars in Two 4 One, a romantic comedy with a twist". Calgary Herald, September 22, 2014.
  9. ^ "Baram and Snieckus are the city's most laughable couple". Toronto Star, October 21, 2015.
  10. ^ "Welcome to the Firecracker Department". Firecracker Department. Retrieved February 25, 2021.
  11. ^ "Three's company: Improv performers Matt Baram, Naomi Snieckus and Ron Pederson live together in Little Italy. No joke". Toronto Star, May 7, 2011.
  12. ^ "N.S.-linked shows well-represented at Canadian Screen Awards". Halifax Chronicle-Herald, January 19, 2016.

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