Tanya Allen |
Born |
1975 (age 48–49)
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Occupation |
Actress |
Years active |
1993–present |
Awards |
Gemini Award |
Tanya Allen (born 1975) is a Canadian actress, best known as the harried assistant Audrey on the CBC sitcom The Newsroom. At age 15, she began training at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City. In addition to her film and television work, Allen has also performed on stage with Second City in Los Angeles.
Filmography
Film
Year
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Title
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Role
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Notes
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1997
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Regeneration
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Sarah
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AKA, Behind the Lines
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1998
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Clutch
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Theresa
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1999
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Tail Lights Fade
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Angie
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2001
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Wish You Were Dead
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Tanya Rider
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2002
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Liberty Stands Still
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May
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2002
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Lone Hero
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Sharon
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2002
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Fancy Dancing
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Karen
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2005
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Happy Is Not Hard to Be
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Ruth
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2006
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Silent Hill
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Anna
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2008
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Shutter
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Model
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2009
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The Grind
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Courtney
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2010
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Magic
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Tammi
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2011
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Deadline: Medium Rare
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Mother
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Short
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2013
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Dose of Reality
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Alana / Wife
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2013
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Meltdown on the Ice Planet
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Narrator
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2020
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The Nest
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Margy
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Television
Awards and nominations
Year
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Award
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Category
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Production
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Result
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1997
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Gemini Award
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Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Program
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Lives of Girls and Women
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Won
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1998
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Gemini Award
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Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Program
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Platinum
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Won
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1998
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Gemini Award
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Best Performance in a Comedy Program or Series (Individual or Ensemble)
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The Newsroom (for episode #1.13: "The Campaign")
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Won
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