Cast & creator
Nancy Palk
Best known for Reacher, Suits, Hudson & Rex
Nancy Palk is a Canadian stage, film and television actress. Acclaimed actor, director, educator, born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Nancy Palk was raised in Winnipeg and London, Ontario. Her father was on the board at the Manitoba Theatre Centre when John Hirsch was the Artistic Director, and when actors such as Douglas Rain and Martha Henry were performing there. She attended the MTC drama school when she was in grade 5. She graduated with an Arts degree from Queen’s University in 1977, and from the National Theatre School of Canada (Acting) in 1979, mentored by Douglas Rain. Nancy Palk is a founding member and resident artist of Soulpepper Theatre Company. For the Company, she has acted in a wide range of plays and roles, many of which are exceptional and challenging mothers.
14
film credits
16
television credits
30
1994–2026 · acting roles
6.8
average across scored titles
Signature credits
Known for
Across film & television
Filmography (30)
Showing 30 of 30 credits
Reacher
Mrs. Jobling
2022
Suits
Judy O'Brien
2011
Hudson & Rex
Beth Phalen
2019
Private Eyes
Sergeant Lydia Sullivan
2016
Due South
Carolyn Sherman
1994
Mutant X
Dr. Willett
2001
Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent
Edith Cross
2024
The Girlfriend Experience
Professor
2016
This Is Wonderland
Ms. Kelsey
2004
Cardinal
Sandra Mason
2017
King & Maxwell
Senator Haskell
2013
The Vampire Lestat
Old Miss Piss
2026
Wild Card
Barb Miller
2003
Emily of New Moon
Charlotte Pitts
1998
The Gospel of John
Samaritan Woman
2003
Monster Warriors
Aunt Agatha
2006
H2O
Deirdre Milnes
2004
A Bestselling Kind of Love
Janice Kilner
2024
When Love Is Not Enough: The Lois Wilson Story
Joan
2010
Custody of the Heart
Rona
2000
Loving Christmas
Andrea
2022
The Defenders: Choice of Evils
Judge Karnes
1998
The Other Half
Katherine
2016
For Love of Olivia
Rose Ella Lattabee
2001
The Defenders: Taking the First
Judge Lacey
1998
Mary IV
Two
2020
The Loretta Claiborne Story
Miss Rydell
2000
Catch and Release
Du
2018
Conviction
Teacher
2002