Polly Shannon was born on September 1, 1973, in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Information regarding her early childhood and upbringing is limited in publicly available sources. However, she pursued acting from a young age, eventually establishing a successful career in film and television.
Polly Shannon is a Canadian actress known for her work in both television and film. She began her acting career in the early 1990s and has since accumulated a diverse range of roles across various genres.
Shannon is perhaps best known for her portrayal of Margaret Trudeau in the CBC miniseries “Trudeau” (2002) and its sequel “Trudeau II: Maverick in the Making” (2005). Her performance garnered critical acclaim and earned her a Gemini Award nomination for Best Actress in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Program or Mini-Series for “Trudeau II”.
Other notable television appearances include roles in series such as “Emily of New Moon,” “The Eleventh Hour,” and “Murdoch Mysteries.” She has also appeared in numerous made-for-television movies.
In film, Shannon has had roles in movies such as “The Sweet Hereafter” (1997), directed by Atom Egoyan, “Men with Brooms” (2002), and “Lie with Me” (2005). These projects have showcased her versatility as an actress.
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