Babz Chula
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| Babz Chula | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Barbara Ellen Zuckerman[1] March 22, 1946 Springfield, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died |
May 7, 2010 (aged 64) Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Other names | Babs Chula |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1988–2005 |
Babz Chula (March 22, 1946 – May 7, 2010) was an American-born actress, permanent resident in Canada.[2]
Life and career
Chula was born as Barbara Ellen Zuckerman in Springfield, Massachusetts.[3] She was raised in Jamaica, New York. She received the Artistic Achievement Award by the Vancouver Women in Film Society in 1995.[1]
In 2008, a group of actors and artists in Vancouver created the Babz Chula Lifeline for Artists Society, which helped raise funds for Chula's cancer treatment.
She became a popular actress in Canada starting with her role in the Canadian film My American Cousin. She won acclaim for her community spirit, continuing to act in independent Canadian films while also acting in Hollywood films.[4]
Selected filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Director |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Home for the Holidays | Gail Harvey | |
| The French Guy | Elizabeth Murray | Ann Marie Fleming | |
| The Secret | (Vincent Perez) | ||
| Criminal Intent | Ruth | George Erchbaumer | |
| 2008 | The X-Files: I Want to Believe | Surgeon | Chris Carter |
| 2004 | Kathleen's Closet | Kathleen | Sheila Jordon |
| Gang of Love | Rick Dobran | ||
| Seven Times Lucky | Gary Yates | ||
| Croon | Hillary Jones-Farrow | ||
| 2003 | Moving Malcolm | Gisha | Ben Ratner |
| 2002 | Cheaters | Mrs. Rosengarden | Andrew Gurland |
| Bitten | Clauida Morgado | ||
| 2001 | Last Wedding | Bobbie | Bruce Sweeney |
| 1999 | Double Jeopardy (film) | Ruby | Bruce Beresford |
| 1998 | Dirty | Angie | Bruce Sweeney |
| 1997 | Silent Cradle | Cye Block | Paul Ziller |
| Barbeque...A Love Story | Stacey Kirk | ||
| The Ex | Dr. Lillian Jonas | Mark Leste | |
| 1995 | Live Bait (film) | Helen MacIntosh | Bruce Sweeney |
| Love Charm | Robert Rondau | ||
| Power of Attorney (film) | Angela | Howard Himelstein | |
| Pyromaniacs Love Story | Ass pincher's wife | Josh Brand | |
| 1997 | Bliss | Lance Young | |
| 1994 | Valentine's Day (1994 film) | Barb | Mike Hoolboom |
| Kanada | Charlie | Mike Hoolboom | |
| 1992 | The Date | Niko Theoderaskis | |
| Stay Tuned | Peter Hyams | ||
| North of Pittsburgh | Linda | Richard Martin | |
| 1991 | Run | Poker Player (as Babs Chula) | Geoff Burrowes |
| 1989 | In Search of the Last Good Man | Peg Campbell | |
| American Boyfriends | Dolly, Butch's Mother | Sandy Wilson | |
| Immediate Family | Birthday Girl's Mom | Jonathan Kaplan | |
| Cousins | Mrs. Davidow | Joel Schumacher | |
| 1988 | The Accused | Woman Lawyer | Jonathan Kaplan |
| 1985 | My American Cousin | Dolly Walker | Sandy Wilson |
| 1984 | Runaway | Construction Foreperson (as Babs Chulla) | Michael Crichton |
Selected movies of the week
- Croon
- Becoming Dick
- Wednesday Woman
- Sweetwater
- Jitters
- Intensity
- Harvest of Lies
- Echo
- For Hope
- Roommates
- My Name is Kate
- The Laurie Samuels Story
- Mrs. Delafield Wants to Marry
Selected television appearances
- The Days
- The L Word
- John Doe
- These Arms of Mine
- Cold Squad
- The Adventures of Shirley Holmes
- Police Academy
- Madison
- Roommates
- The Commish
Voice Work
- Captain N: The Game Master
- The Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog
- Madeline
- Captain Zed and the Zee Zone
- Legend of the Hawaiian Slammers
- G.I. Joe
- Bucky O'Hare and the Toad Wars
- Yvon of the Yukon
- The Brothers Flub
- Little Witch
- Action Man
- Double Dragon
- Christopher the Christmas Tree
- Littlest Pet Shop
- Fat Dog Mendoza
Awards and nominations
- 2009 John Juliani Award of Excellence[5]
- 2002 "Best supporting Actress" New York Independent Film Festival (Bitten)
- 2001 Gemini Award for "Best Actress in a Dramatic Series"
- 2002, 1999 Leo Awards Nomination "Best Performance by a Female/Picture"
- 1996 Leo Award Winner "Best Actress"
- 1996 Woman of the Year by Woman in Film and Video[4]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 http://www.northernstars.ca/actorsabc/chula_bio.html
- ↑ Mackie, John (7 May 2010). "Actress Babz Chula dead of cancer at 63". edmontonjournal.com. Retrieved 8 May 2010.
- ↑ Film Reference biography
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 www.wif.org
- ↑ http://www.actra.ca/actra/images/08Sept/InterACTRAfall2008.pdf
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