Jennie Raymond

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Jennie Raymond
Borndec 2
Halifax
NationalityCanadian
Occupationactress
Years active1990s-present
Known for Sex & Violence , Chapelwaite ( Epix series) Pit Pony , Blue Murder

Jennie Raymond is a Canadian film and television actress, best known for her three time Canadian Screen Award-nominated for best actress in a leading role and her two wins ACTRA Awardperformance in the drama series Sex & Violence . [1] She won a Gemini Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Supporting Role in a Dramatic Series at the 18th Gemini Awards for her recurring role in Blue Murder .

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Originally from Halifax, Nova Scotia, she has a BA and is a graduate of the professional theatre programDalhousie University and attended The Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts summer program [2] She has also had stage roles in Halifax, most prominently with the city's Shakespeare by the Sea festival. [2]

In addition to Sex & Violence and Blue Murder, she has also been a lead or had guest star roles in the television series The Associates , Show Me Yours , Haven , Pit Pony and Forgive Me , and the films Love and Death on Long Island , Charlie Zone and Night Blooms .

Awards

Awards and Nominations [3]
YearAwardsGroupFilmResult
2018 ACTRA Award Best Actress in a Lead Role Sex & Violence Won
2018 ACTRA Award Best Actress in a Lead RolePearlsNominated
2018 Canadian Screen Award Best Actress in a Leading Role, Dramatic Series Sex & Violence Nominated
2016 ACTRA Award Best Actress in a Lead Role Sex & Violence Won
2016 Canadian Screen Award Best Actress in a Leading Role, Dramatic Series Sex & Violence Nominated
2015 ACTRA Award Best Actress in a Lead Role Sex & Violence Nominated
2015 Canadian Screen Award Best Actress in a Leading Role, Dramatic Series Sex & Violence Nominated
2003 Gemini Award Best Actress in a Supporting Role, Dramatic Series Blue Murder Won

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References

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  2. 1 2 "Fall arts preview: June 2007". The Coast , June 15, 2006.
  3. "Jennie Raymond". Internet Movie Database. imdb.com. Retrieved 16 May 2018.