Susan Kent(born December 12, 1974)[1]is a Canadian actress. She is best known for her work as a cast member ofCBC Television'sThis Hour Has 22 Minutessince joining in 2012.[2]Kent had previously been a writer for, and an occasional performer on the program.[1]She is also known for her portrayal of Susan (the foul-mouthed hockey mom) inTrailer Park Boyssince Season 11 (2017).
Susan Kent | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 12, 1974 |
| Education | Memorial University of Newfoundland |
| Occupation(s) | Actress,comedy writer |
| Years active | 2000–present |
Early life and education
editKent was born inSt. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador,though she was primarily raised inCorner Brook.[1]She studied theatre arts at theGrenfell CampusofMemorial University of Newfoundland.She was classmates with the filmmakersSherry WhiteandAdriana Maggs,and comedianJonny Harris.[1]
Career
editKent also previously appeared in the television series Pretty Hard Cases,Hatching, Matching and Dispatching,Three Chords from the TruthandThe Kids in the Hall: Death Comes to Town.Kent's film credits includeYoung Triffie,Diverted,A Christmas Fury,Hopeless Romantic,Relative Happiness,How to Be Deadly,Making Love in St. Pierre,Grown Up Movie Star,SpinsterandWho's Yer Father?.
Kent is a member of the sketch comedy group Dance Party of Newfoundland.[2]She has also acted on stage inSt. John's,with Rising Tide Theatre in Trinity, and with Resource Centre for the Arts Theatre, including performances in Sara Tilley'sThe (In)complete Herstory of Women in Newfoundland (and Labrador!)and her own one-woman show,Nan Loves Jerry.
In 2024 she received aCanadian Screen Awardnomination forBest Lead Performance in a Comedy Filmat the12th Canadian Screen Awards,for her role in the filmWho's Yer Father?.[3]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Violet | Romona | |
| 2004 | Making Love in St. Pierre | Marjie | |
| 2006 | Young Triffie | Mrs. Head | |
| 2009 | Grown Up Movie Star | Jennifer | |
| 2014 | Relative Happiness | Susie | |
| 2014 | How to Be Deadly | Debbie Stokes | |
| 2019 | Spinster | Amanda | |
| 2021 | Hands That Bind | Susan Hollis | |
| 2023 | Who's Yer Father? | Rhonda Perry |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005–2006 | Hatching, Matching and Dispatching | Darkene Furey | 6 episodes |
| 2006 | Heyday! | Fiona Sullivan | Television film |
| 2007 | ReGenesis | Young Mother | Episode: "Back to the Future" |
| 2008 | Gossip | Tiffany | Television film |
| 2009 | Three Chords from the Truth | Donna Daniels | 3 episodes |
| 2009 | Diverted | Dori | Television film |
| 2010 | The Kids in the Hall: Death Comes to Town | Female Cop | 2 episodes |
| 2011 | Republic of Doyle | Carlie | Episode: "Something Old, Someone New" |
| 2016 | Mr. D | Candace Wilkes | Episode: "Hell-icopter Mom" |
| 2017 | A Christmas Fury | Darlene | Television film |
| 2017–2018 | Trailer Park Boys | Susan / Woman | 6 episodes |
| 2018–2019 | Little Dog | Scary Shane Babstock | 3 episodes |
| 2019 | Trailer Park Boys: The Animated Series | Susan / Trixie | |
| 2021 | Diggstown | Elidh McCaskill | Episode: "Nina Francis" |
| 2021–2023 | Pretty Hard Cases | Layna Sullivan | 9 episodes |
| 2023 | Hudson & Rex | Fiona Anders | Episode: "Lost and Found" |
| 2024–present | The Trades | Steph |
References
edit- ^abcdDoyle, John (December 2, 2013)."Meet 22 Minutes' Susan Kent: Misfits, weirdos and (of course) Celine Dion".The Globe and Mail.Halifax, Nova Scotia.Archivedfrom the original on October 12, 2023.RetrievedJuly 5,2024.
- ^ab"Susan Kent".CBC.Archived fromthe originalon August 13, 2020.RetrievedFebruary 18,2020.
- ^"BlackBerry Leads CSA Nominations".Northern Stars,March 6, 2024.