Tag: Television

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Karin grew up in Edmonton, Alberta where she trained as a dancer. After graduating from the University of Alberta with a Bachelor of Arts, she moved to Vancouver to pursue a career as an actor. She has received numerous Jessie Richardson awards and nominations for her work in theatre, performing lead…
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Fanny Kiefer moved to Canada from Montana in 1966. She began her career in the media at CJOR in 1978 when she had the distinction of being the first woman to host her own radio talk show. For ten years she hosted programs on CKNW; she also transitioned into television as host of her own…
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Philip attended the University of British Columbia. While attending UBC, he became actively involved in the Player’s Club. He continued his education at the London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art and spent time acting in London.  Soon after marrying Philip and his wife returned to Vancouver, and quickly became immersed in local theatre productions…
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A native Vancouverite, Art Jones worked for more than 60 years in media, marketing, advertising, broadcasting, public relations and management. His career began in the late 30s on pioneer stations CBR, CKMO and CJOR. In the 40s, he was a journalist with the Vancouver Sun and in the 50s became a film and television producer…
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Doris Buckingham began her stage career by reading lines with her actor husband Bill Buckingham. During one of these sessions, she was overheard by Sidney Risk, a mentor for many young actors and actresses. Apparently he saw something in Doris, and suggested that she pursue an acting career. Encouraged by Bill, she did so, and…
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