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Brooke Nevin Biography

Birth Name:Brooke Candice Nevin

Birth Place:Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Profession Actress, Director, Producer, Writer

Fast Facts

  • Nominated for two Gemini Awards for "Call Me Fitz" in 2011, one for best performance by a lead actress in a comedy series and one for best ensemble performance in a comedy program
  • Was nominated for a Young Artist Award for best performance in a TV movie/pilot/mini-series or series - supporting young actress for "Running Wild" in 1999
  • Born to Monique and retired professional hockey player Bob Nevin
  • Made her acting debut in the TV series "Jonovision" in 1996 as Little Miss Muffet
  • Attended Leaside High School in Toronto, where she joined the French immersion program
  • Quote: "I view comedy as a puzzle, in terms of the choices you make to make people laugh․ It's about finding the alchemy that's involved in comedy․ Comedy is more nebulous․ There's not something you can pinpoint and find the right way to do it․"
  • Quote: "I love sci-fi, especially when it comes to dialogue with fans; they're so involved ․․․ Sci-fi fans really have a commitment to the characters even as much as the actors do․ There's a synergy between making television and who gets to watch it․"
  • Known for playing Rachel Berenson on the TV series "Animorphs" from 1998 to 1999
  • Is fluent in both French and English

Awards

  • 1999Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a TV Movie/Pilot/Mini-Series or Series - Supporting Young Actress: nominated
  • 2009Daytime Emmy-New Approaches - Daytime Entertainment: nominated
  • 2011Gemini-Best Ensemble Performance in a Comedy Program or Series: nominated
  • 2011Gemini-Best Performance by an Actress in a Continuing Leading Comedic Role: nominated
  • 2011Golden Nymph-Outstanding Actress - Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2012Golden Nymph-Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2015Leo-Best Guest Performance by a Female in a Dramatic Series: nominated