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Cara Pifko Biography

Birth Name:Cara Pifko

Birth Place:Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Profession Actress

Fast Facts

  • In 2005, received a Gemini Award for best actress in the Canadian crime drama "This is Wonderland․"
  • Attended the National Theatre School of Canada in Montreal
  • Began acting at 8 years old and garnered her first starring role in the CBC series "Our Hero․"
  • Has appeared in several notable TV series throughout her career, including "Castle," "General Hospital," "CSI: Miami" and " NCIS․"
  • Has starred in several Hollywood film productions, including "The In-Laws," "Ordinary Magic" and "Mariette in Ecstacy․"
  • Has voiced numerous video game characters, including Yeoman Kelly Chambers in "Mass Effect 2" and Amelia in "Kinect Adventures!"
  • Has provided the voices of "The Clone Wars" characters Orphne, Suu Lawquane and Dr․ Sionver Boll

Awards

  • 2004Gemini-Best Performance by an Actress in a Continuing Leading Dramatic Role: nominated
  • 2004Gemini-Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Supporting Role in a Dramatic Program or Mini-Series: nominated
  • 2005Gemini-Best Performance by an Actress in a Continuing Leading Dramatic Role: winner
  • 2006Gemini-Best Performance by an Actress in a Continuing Leading Dramatic Role: nominated
  • 2008Gemini-Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Supporting Role in a Dramatic Program or Mini-Series: nominated