Mary Walsh booked for PARO Centre’s virtual festival RE: Imagine 2021
6 years ago
Canada Mary Walsh is a Canadian actress, comedian, and writer, known for her contributions to Canadian television and film.
Mary Walsh serves as a spokesperson for Bell Let's Talk, advocating for mental health and addiction awareness.
Mary Walsh has served as a spokesperson for the CNIB due to her personal experience with macular degeneration.
Mary Walsh has served as a spokesperson for Oxfam and received Oxfam's Spirit of Change Award in recognition of her dedication to eradicating poverty.
Born in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, on May 13, 1952, Mary Cynthia Walsh embarked on her career in entertainment after studying theatre at Ryerson University. She began as a summer replacement radio announcer for the CBC, which led to her involvement with the Newfoundland Travelling Theatre Company (NTTC). This collaborative experience later evolved into the formation of the renowned CODCO comedy troupe, where she co-created and starred in stage shows that transitioned into a sketch comedy series on CBC Television from 1988 to 1993.
In 1992, Walsh co-created “This Hour Has 22 Minutes,” where she gained significant recognition for her satirical portrayal of various characters, including Marg Delahunty. This show, a parody of nightly news and politics, earned strong ratings and multiple awards. Her career highlights also include writing and starring in the series “Hatching, Matching, & Dispatching” (2005-2006) and “Mary Walsh: Open Book” (2003-2004). Her extensive acting credits span numerous films such as “Mambo Italiano” (2003), “Young Triffie” (2006), and “The Grand Seduction” (2013). Walsh also made her feature directorial debut with “Young Triffie” in 2007.
Beyond her artistic endeavors, Walsh is recognized for her advocacy work. She has been a spokesperson for the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) due to her personal experience with macular degeneration and has supported campaigns for Oxfam and human rights. Her contributions to Canadian culture and society have been acknowledged through various honors, including being appointed a Member of the Order of Canada in 2000 and receiving a Governor General’s Performing Arts Award for Lifetime Artistic Achievement in 2012. She has also received numerous Gemini and Canadian Screen Awards for her writing and performances.
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