Babz Chula
| 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 and long-time resident of Canada .[2]
Life and career
Babz 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][4]
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.[5]
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.
Her cancer treatments and the final months of her life were the subject of Anne Wheeler's National Film Board of Canada short documentary film, Chi.[6]
Babz Chula died peacefully in May 8, 2010 [7] at her home in Vancouver after a ten year struggle against breast cancer and an unrelated blood cancer.[8]
Selected filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Director |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Home by Christmas | 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 | Little Brother of War | Police Lieutenant | Damon Vignale |
| 2003 | Moving Malcolm | Gisha | Ben Ratner |
| 2002 | Cheats | Mrs. Rosengarden | Andrew Gurland |
| Bitten | Mother | Clauida Morgado | |
| 2001 | Last Wedding | Bobbie | Bruce Sweeney |
| 1999 | Double Jeopardy | 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 | Helen MacIntosh | Bruce Sweeney |
| The Love Charm | Robert Rondau | ||
| Power of Attorney | Angela | Howard Himelstein | |
| Pyromaniacs Love Story | Ass pincher's wife | Josh Brand | |
| 1994 | Valentine's Day | Barb | Mike Hoolboom |
| Kanada | Charlie | Mike Hoolboom | |
| 1992 | The Date | Niko Theoderaskis | |
| 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
- 2002 | Croon | Liz [9]
- 2000 | Becoming Dick | Waitress [10]
- 2000 | Wednesday Woman | Andrea Glissner [11]
- 1999 | Sweetwater | Rita [12]
- Jitters
- Intensity
- Harvest of Lies
- Echo
- For Hope
- 1995 | Roommates | Norma [13]
- My Name is Kate
- The Laurie Samuels Story
- Mrs. Delafield Wants to Marry
Selected Television Appearances
- 2007 | Final 24 | 1 Episode [14]
- 2004 | The Days | 3 Episodes [15]
- 2004 | The L Word | 1 Episode [16]
- 2000–2003 | Yvon of the Yukon | Unknown Episodes [17]
- 2002 | John Doe | 1 Episode [18]
- 2002 | Bliss | 1 Episode [19]
- 1999–2001 | These Arms of Mine | 5 Episodes [20]
- 1999 | Cold Squad | 1 Episode [21]
- 1998 | Police Academy | 1 episode [22]
- 1993–1996 | Madison | 8 Episodes [23]
- 1991 | The Commish | 6 Episodes [24]
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 Leo Award Best Lead Performance by a Female in a Feature Length Drama
- 2008 Sam Payne Award
- 2006 LEO AWARD for Individual Outstanding Achievement
- 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[5]
- 1995–1996 Jessie Award Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role
- 1992–1993 Jessie Award Outstanding Ensemble Cast
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 http://www.northernstars.ca/actorsabc/chula_bio.html
- ↑ Lederman, Marsha (7 May 2010). "Vancouver actor Babz Chula dies at 63". Globe and Mail. Retrieved 4 May 2014.
- ↑ Film Reference biography
- ↑ http://www.womeninfilm.ca/spotlight.html
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 http://www.wif.org
- ↑ Adams, James (19 April 2013). "Chi: Up close and personal with the art of dying". Globe and Mail. Retrieved 10 March 2014.
- ↑ http://www.canada.com/story.html?id=dde5cf38-584e-4bfd-bc1d-d72964f8b317
- ↑ http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/british-columbia/vancouver-actor-babz-chula-dies-at-63/article1211067/
- ↑ {{http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0337950/fullcredits?ref_=tt_ql_1 Croon}}
- ↑ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0239254/fullcredits?ref_=tt_ql_1 Becoming Dick
- ↑ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0235023/fullcredits?ref_=tt_ql_1
- ↑ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0178052/fullcredits?ref_=tt_ql_1
- ↑ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0111014/fullcredits?ref_=tt_ql_1
- ↑ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1020621/fullcredits?ref_=tt_ql_1 Final 24
- ↑ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0413559/fullcredits?ref_=tt_ql_1
- ↑ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0330251/fullcredits?ref_=tt_ql_1
- ↑ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0233129/fullcredits?ref_=tt_ql_1
- ↑ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0320038/fullcredits?ref_=tt_ql_1
- ↑ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0302076/fullcredits?ref_=tt_ql_1
- ↑ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0207929/fullcredits?ref_=tt_ql_1
- ↑ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0138959/fullcredits?ref_=tt_ql_1
- ↑ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0126168/fullcredits?ref_=tt_ql_1
- ↑ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0108845/fullcredits?ref_=tt_ql_1
- ↑ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0101069/fullcredits?ref_=tt_ql_1
External links
- Official website
- Babz Chula at the Internet Movie Database
- Babz Chula at AllMovie
- Women in Film Canada
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