Mary Walsh

Mary Walsh is a Canadian actress, comedian, and writer, known for her contributions to Canadian television and film. After co-creating the award-winning CODCO comedy troupe, Mary Walsh’s career began with the Newfoundland Travelling Theatre Company, which evolved into CODCO. She co-created and starred in acclaimed stage shows that transitioned into a CBC sketch comedy series, airing from 1988 to 1993. In 1992, Walsh further solidified her comedic and writing prowess by co-creating and starring in the highly successful CBC satirical news program ‘This Hour Has 22 Minutes,’ garnering strong ratings and multiple awards for her iconic portrayal of Marg Delahunty.

In the same year, she wrote and starred in ‘A Christmas Fury.’ In 2021, Walsh was recognized with a Canadian Screen Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in ‘Happy Place.’ Her profound impact on Canadian culture and society has been recognized with numerous prestigious honors. She was appointed a Member of the Order of Canada in 2000, received the Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal in 2002, and the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2012. In 2012, she was also presented with a Governor General’s Performing Arts Award for Lifetime Artistic Achievement. Looking ahead, Walsh is slated to receive the Joan Orenstein & David Renton Award for Outstanding Performance in Acting for her work in ‘Dancing on the Elephant’ in 2025, a testament to her enduring influence and talent.