Jennifer Whalenis aCanadianactress and comedian, best known as one of the creators and stars of the sketch comedy seriesBaroness von Sketch Show.[1]
An alumna of the Toronto company ofThe Second City,she was a writer forThis Hour Has 22 Minutesbefore launchingBaroness von Sketchwith her castmatesMeredith MacNeill,Aurora BrowneandCarolyn Taylor.[2]
At the5th Canadian Screen Awardsin 2017, the troupe were nominated for Best Ensemble Performance in a Variety or Sketch Comedy Series, and won the award for Best Writing in a Variety or Sketch Comedy Series; at the6th Canadian Screen Awardsin 2018, the troupe won the awards in both of the same categories.[3]
She has also had acting roles in the television seriesInSecurityandThe Beaverton,and wrote for the television seriesThe Gavin Crawford Show,SketchCom,Instant Star,The Ron James Show,InSecurityandThe Dating Guy.
Filmography
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edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | InSecurity | Dangerous mom | |
| 2016–2021 | Baroness von Sketch Show | Various | |
| 2017 | The Beaverton | Sadie Venn |
References
edit- ^"Why the women of Baroness Von Sketch Show are Canada's new comedy royalty".Now,December 6, 2017.
- ^LaRose, Lauren (June 13, 2016)."'Women are hilarious,' says Jennifer Whalen of all-female Baroness von Sketch Show ".Hamilton Spectator.Archived fromthe originalon March 15, 2018.
- ^"Maudie leads the way at Canadian Screen Awards".Victoria Times-Colonist,March 13, 2018.
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