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Jennifer Podemski (born January 1, 1974) is a First Nations (Canadian) film and television actress and producer.[1]
Jennifer Podemski | |
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 Podemski in 2014 | |
| Born | January 1, 1974 |
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| Years active | 1991–present |
| Relatives | Tamara Podemski (sister) |
Her acting credits include starring roles in the television series Tin Star, The Rez, Riverdale, 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. Her production credits include Rabbit Fall, Moccasin Flats, and Empire of Dirt.
Early life
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][4] Her paternal grandparents were from Poland, and moved to Canada after WWII.[5] Her sisters, Tamara Podemski and Sarah Podemski are also actors. All three sisters appear together in the FX series Reservation Dogs.[4][5]
Career
Podemski 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.
In 2018, Podemski created the documentary series Future History for APTN.[6] In 2021, together with Derek Diorio, she created the television series Unsettled for APTN. She went on to produce the drama series Little Bird for Crave with Hanna Moscovitch.[7]
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 | |
| 2007 | Fugitive Pieces | Grace | |
| 2011 | Take This Waltz | Karen | |
| 2013 | Empire of Dirt | Minerva | Also producer |
| Jimmy P: Psychotherapy of a Plains Indian | Doll | ||
| 2015 | Fire Song | Jackie | |
| 2018 | Mouthpiece | Mrs. Cappo | |
| 2020 | Akilla's Escape | Mrs. Rosenthal |
References
- Monk, Katherine (November 21, 2013). "Jennifer Podemski and Cara Gee on digging Empire of Dirt". Canada.com. Archived from the original on March 29, 2014.
- Podemski, Jennifer (February 27, 2018). "'The power to save lives': Jennifer Podemski's must-read call for Indigenous representation in media". CBC Arts.
- Sleightholm, Stacey (February 2, 2013). "Jennifer Podemski: the actress speaks out about Native rights and the release of her powerful new film, Running Wolf". TRNTO.
- Fishbach, Brian (September 30, 2021). ""Reservation Dogs" Actress Reflects on Indigenous and Jewish Roots, Humor and Healing". The Jewish Journal of Greater Los Angeles.
- Frick, Evelyn (October 12, 2021). "Jewish Indigenous actress Sarah Podemski: 'It's a miracle just to exist'". The Jerusalem Post.
- Schneller, Johanna (February 22, 2018). "Jennifer Podemski on the challenges Indigenous actors face in the film industry". The Globe and Mail.
- Ahearn, Victoria (June 10, 2021). "'The Amazing Race Canada,' 'Letterkenny' spinoff join upcoming Bell Media lineup". Toronto Star.
External links
- Jennifer Podemski at IMDb
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Jennifer Podemski (* 1974 in Toronto, Ontario[1]) ist eine kanadische Schauspielerin und Filmproduzentin.- [en] Jennifer Podemski
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