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Jennifer Spence Biography

Birth Name:Jennifer Spence

Birth Place:Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Profession Actress, Producer

Fast Facts

  • Was nominated two years in a row for Leo Awards for best supporting performan by a female in a dramatic series
  • Quote: "'SGU' proved to me that it was possible for science fiction to be moving, funny and realistic--everything that I ever wanted as an actor in order to tell a story of what it means to be a human being․"
  • Quote: "I would like to continue playing roles that challenge me in the best ways possible․"
  • Frequently performs in television series that involve science fiction
  • Has played a number of intelligent characters who are good with computers
  • Enjoys going to the beach, sipping coffee and gazing at Vancouver mountains
  • One of her favorite memories was of traveling to New Mexico to shoot the "Malice" episode of "SGU Stargate Universe"
  • Was excited to be on the cast of "Continuum" because she felt it was intelligently written and timely

Awards

  • 2010Leo-Best Supporting Performance by a Female in a Dramatic Series: nominated
  • 2011Leo-Best Supporting Performance by a Female in a Dramatic Series: nominated
  • 2013Leo-Best Supporting Performance by a Female in a Dramatic Series: nominated
  • 2014Leo-Best Supporting Performance by a Female in a Dramatic Series: nominated
  • 2014Leo-Best Supporting Performance by a Female in a Motion Picture: winner
  • 2017Leo-Best Guest Performance by a Female in a Dramatic Series: winner
  • 2017Leo-Best Supporting Performance by a Female in a Dramatic Series: nominated
  • 2017UBCP Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2018Leo-Best Supporting Performance by a Female in a Dramatic Series: nominated
  • 2019Leo-Best Supporting Performance by a Female in a Dramatic Series: nominated
  • 2019UBCP Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2024UBCP Award-Best Lead Performance, Series: nominated
  • 2025Canadian Screen Award-Best Ensemble Performance, Comedy: nominated
  • 2025Leo-Best Performance or Host(s) in a Music, Comedy, or Variety Program or Series: winner
  • 2025UBCP Award-Best Lead Performance, Series: nominated