Ali Liebert

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Ali Liebert
Ali Liebert wearing Momo at 2012 The Heart Truth celebrity fashion show.jpg
Liebert wearing Momo at 2012 The Heart Truth celebrity fashion show in Toronto
Born
Alison Dyan Liebert

(1981-08-20) August 20, 1981 (age 43)
Occupation(s)Actress, model, film producer
Years active2003–present
Website www.aliliebert.com [ dead link ]

Alison Dyan Liebert (born August 20, 1981) is a Canadian actress, director, model and producer. She was a recipient of a Canadian Screen Award for work in the wartime series Bomb Girls . [1]

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Life and career

Liebert is a British Columbia native, born in Surrey and raised in Duncan. She has had a keen interest in performing from a young age. After graduating from high school, Liebert attended the Canadian College of Performing Arts in Victoria for two years before moving to Vancouver to pursue her dream of becoming a successful television and film actress. Her first major stage role was in the musical A Flask of Bourbon, playing the role of Veronica.

Her television credits include roles on Fringe , The L Word , Kyle XY , and a recurring role on Intelligence . In 2008, Liebert was cast as a lead in Sook-Yin Lee's film debut, Year of the Carnivore , the Cuba Gooding Jr. feature Hardwired as well as Blaine Thurier's A Gun to the Head . She also subsequently appeared in the second of three Molson Canadian commercials titled "It's an unwritten code in Canada...". In 2012, Liebert's recent role as Betty, in the wartime miniseries Bomb Girls , received much critical acclaim including a Canadian Screen Award in 2015. Liebert identifies as queer and has discussed using her work to support queer representation. [2]

In 2011, Liebert founded Sociable Films, a boutique film production company based in Vancouver with Nicholas Carella and Michelle Ouellet. Through her company, she has produced projects such as Afterparty [3] A Heart Unbroken, Salvator and This Feels Nice, currently in post-production.

She directed the 2022 television film The Holiday Sitter . [4]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2005Playing the RoleThe ReaderShort film
2008Basket CasketWomanShort film
2009 Helen Donna
Year of the Carnivore Sylvia
A Gun to the HeadJill
Hardwired Catalina Jones
The Break-Up Artist Tiffany
2010Karma Inc.ShirleyShort film
A Fine Young ManMary AdamsShort film
VoodooMarjorieShort film
2011 Barbie: Princess Charm School Portia / Hadley (voice)Video
Afghan Luke Miss Freedom
Apollo 18 Nate's Girlfriend
Sisters & Brothers Tracy
The Rock ShirtGirlShort film
2012 Foxfire: Confessions of a Girl Gang Muriel Orvis
In the Hive Parker Whitmore
2013Barbie in the Pink ShoesTara / Hannah (voice)Video
Down River Molly
AfterpartyTracy
2014 Barbie and the Secret Door Youngling Fairy (voice)Video
Bad CityField Reporter
2015 The Devout Jan
2016ColliderDawn LanyonShort film
2017 Wonder Ms. Petosa'
2018Cooking with LoveKellyTV movie
2023Friends and Family ChristmasAmeliaTV movie
2024BreatheVanessa

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2003 Dead Like Me Marcie"Rest in Peace"
2004 The L Word Rebecca"Let's Do It"
5ive Days to Midnight Student in HallTelevision mini-series
The 4400 Maureen"The New and Improved Carl Morrissey"
Huff Jenny"Pilot"
2005 Cold Squad Secretary"Mr. Bad Example"
Young Blades Charlotte"Wanted", "The Girl from Upper Gaborski"
Killer Instinct Dr. Kit Ellsworth"Forget Me Not", "Shake, Rattle, and Roll"
2006 Romeo! Hip Young Lady"Ro Trip"
Whistler Merewynn"After the Fall"
All She Wants for ChristmasPriscilla ClarkTelevision film (Lifetime)
2006–07 Intelligence RebeccaRecurring role
2007 Robson Arms Hottie"Saultology"
Fallen Chloe"The Time of the Redeemer"
Blood TiesMaya"Drawn and Quartered"
2008 Psych Hannah"Shawn (and Gus) of the Dead"
The Secret Lives of Second WivesBrookeTelevision film (Lifetime)
The Dead BeatAudreyTelevision film
2009 Kyle XY JackieRecurring role
Harper's Island Nikki Bolton Main role
Health NutzTami Erickson5 episodes
Fringe Danielle"August"
Wolf CanyonJanUnsold TV pilot
2010 Human Target Brooke Hammel"Rewind"
2011 Hellcats Theresa"Fancy Dan"
Health NutzTamiTelevision series
Earth's Final HoursDarleneTelevision film (Syfy)
2012Virtual LiesAllison DeanTelevision film (Lifetime)
Love at the Thanksgiving Day ParadeJaclynTelevision film (Hallmark Channel)
2012–13 Bomb Girls Betty McRaeMain role
2013Tom Dick & HarrietLizTelevision film (Hallmark Channel)
The True HeroinesEthel WorthingtonTelevision series
Lost Girl Crystal"Sleeping Beauty School", "Lovers. Apart.", "Turn to Stone"
2014Ring by SpringStephanie KirkwoodTelevision film (Hallmark Channel)
Bomb Girls: Facing the Enemy Betty McRaeTelevision film (Global)
Motive Erin Kovach"A Bullet for Joey"
A Fairly Odd Summer Mrs. MulliganLive-action television film (Nickelodeon)
2014–15 Strange Empire Fiona BriggsRecurring role
2015I Do, I Do, I DoKateTelevision film (Hallmark Channel)
The Unauthorized Full House Story Gay SagetTelevision film (Lifetime)
Christmas TruceAlinaTelevision film (A&E)
2016–17 Mech-X4 Principal GreyTelevision series
2016Paranormal Solutions Inc.Det. Crystal Snider3 episodes
Anything for LoveDebbieTelevision film (Hallmark Channel)
Legends of Tomorrow Nurse Lindsey Carlisle"Night of the Hawk"
iZombie Annie Rosine / Jenny Rosine"He Blinded Me... With Science"
Chesapeake Shores Georgia Eyles3 episodes
Autumn in the VineyardHannahTelevision film (Hallmark Channel)
2017 Ten Days in the Valley Detective Nickole BilsonTelevision series
Hard Days, Wet NightsKylaTelevision series
My Little Pony: Equestria Girls Juniper Montage (voice)Voice role; "Movie Magic" and "Mirror Magic"
A Gift to RememberDarcy ArcherTelevision film (Hallmark Channel)
2018Cooking with LoveKellyTelevision film (Hallmark Channel)
2019A Storybook ChristmasCelesteTelevision film
Cherished Memories: A Gift To Remember 2Darcy ArcherTelevision film (Hallmark Channel)
2021–2022 One of Us Is Lying Ann PrentissRecurring role
2022 Three Wise Men and a Baby FionaTelevision film (Hallmark Channel)

Awards and nominations

YearAssociationCategoryWorkResultRefs
2012 Leo Awards Best Supporting Performance by a Female in a Dramatic Series Bomb Girls Nominated [5]
2013Best Supporting Performance by a Female in a Dramatic SeriesWon [6]
2015 Canadian Screen Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Supporting Role in a Dramatic Program or Series Bomb Girls: Facing the Enemy Won [7]
2016 Leo Awards Best Lead Performance by a Female in a Motion PictureThe DevoutWon [8]

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