Nancy Robertson (actress)
| Nancy Robertson | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Nancy Robertson 1971 (age 43–44) Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada[1] |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Spouse(s) | Brent Butt[2] (2005–present) |
Nancy Robertson is a Canadian actress, best known for her roles as Wanda Dollard in the Canadian television series Corner Gas,[3] and Millie Upton in the series Hiccups.[4]
Early life
Nancy was born and raised in Vancouver, British Columbia.[1] She studied drama during high school, and went on to attend the Breck Academy and The Vancouver Arts Club Theatre Program [1]
Career
Robertson's television career began with the CBC sketch comedy series The 11th Hour.[5] She later played Harriet Sharpe, a temperamental parking attendant, in the mockumentary film The Delicate Art of Parking.[5] Harriet's fellow parking attendant, Grant Parker, is played by Fred Ewanuick,[6] who later co-starred with Robertson in Corner Gas. From 2004 to 2009, Robertson played Wanda Dollard, an intelligent and sarcastic gas station attendant, on the hit Canadian TV series Corner Gas.[7] In 2010, Nancy's husband and Corner Gas co-star, Brent Butt created a new TV series, Hiccups. The show's lead role, a children's author with anger management issues, was not initially written with Nancy in mind, but upon reading the script, she decided to take on the role.[8] The second and final season of Hiccups ended on August 28, 2011. Robertson plays the role of Principal Moreno in the TV movie, Radio Rebel.[9]
Robertson is an alumnus of the Vancouver TheatreSports League improvisational comedy troupe.[10]
Personal life
On November 19, 2005, Nancy married her Corner Gas and Hiccups co-star Brent Butt.[2] They live in Vancouver.[1]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Corner Gas: The Movie | Wanda Dollard | Reprise of role from 2004-2009 TV series |
| 2012 | Radio Rebel | Principal Moreno | |
| 2010–2011 | Hiccups | Millie Upton |
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| 2010 | Ramona and Beezus | Casting Associate | |
| 2009 | Alice | Doormouse | |
| 2004–2009 | Corner Gas | Wanda Dollard |
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| 2008 | Christmas Cottage | Deputy Hornbuckle | |
| 2005–2007 | Robson Arms | Cindy | |
| 2005 | Oh, Baby (TV movie) | Cop #2 | |
| 2005 | Are We There Yet? | Lady Airport Cop | |
| 2004 | The Life | Tiny | |
| 2004 | No One Ever Suspects the Chinese Guy (short) | ||
| 2003 | The Delicate Art of Parking | Harriet Sharpe |
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| 2003 | Dead Like Me | Monroco Secretary | |
| 2003 | Air Bud: Spikes Back | Principal Pickle | |
| 2003 | Out of Order | Juror with New York accent | |
| 2003 | The Mall Man (short) | Cashier | |
| 2002 | My Guide to Becoming a Rock Star | ||
| 2000–2001 | Los Luchadores | Gertrude | |
| 2001 | Till Debt Do Us Part (TV movie) | Jessica | |
| 2001 | Cold Squad | Patti | |
| 2000 | Big Sound | Woman at House | |
| 2000 | Hollywood Off-Ramp | Audience Member #2 | |
| 1999 | Beggars and Choosers | Dolores | |
| 1999 | The New Addams Family | Samantha | |
| 1999 | 11th Hour | Nancy Lee |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "The Heart Truth: Nancy Robertson Bio". The Heart and Stroke Foundation. Retrieved 10 December 2011.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Brent Butt and Nancy Robertson Wedding". lovetripper.com. Retrieved 10 December 2011.
- ↑ Spaner, David (April 6, 2004). "Aisle seat: Interview with Nancy Robertson", The Province, p. B11.
- ↑ "Corner Gas alums reunite with a few Hiccups". Metro. 23 February 2010. Retrieved 10 December 2011.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Nancy Robertson". The Canadian Encyclopedia. Retrieved 10 December 2011.
- ↑ "The Delicate Art of Parking". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 10 December 2011.
- ↑ "Who's Who". Corner Gas Online. Retrieved 10 December 2011.
- ↑ "Brent Butt to stay behind scenes in new comedy Hiccups". CBC News. 2008-12-03. Retrieved 10 December 2011.
- ↑ "Nancy Robertson". IMDb. Retrieved 10 December 2011.
- ↑ "Vancouver TheatreSports League Alumni Q-T". Vancouver TheatreSports League. Retrieved 10 December 2011.
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