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Tara Spencer-NairnActress
Date of Birth: 06.01.1978
Country:  Canada |
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Tara Spencer-Nairn: A Canadian Actress
Canadian actress Tara Spencer-Nairn is best known for her work in the television series sitcom "Corner Gas," where she portrayed Police Officer Karen Pelly. Born on January 6, 1978, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Spencer-Nairn has been involved in numerous Canadian films and television projects since the mid-1990s.
A Diverse Filmography
Spencer-Nairn has appeared in a variety of notable films, including Allan Moyle's comedy "New Waterford Girl," the film "Knuckleball," and guest roles in the Canadian comedy series "Puppets Who Kill," the sci-fi action series "Relic Hunter," the crime series "Tom Stone," and the drama "Bliss." She has also appeared in two episodes of the series "The Outer Limits" and played the role of Lisa Burnley in Chris Angel's horror film "Wishmaster 4." In addition to her role in "Corner Gas," Spencer-Nairn also starred in the sci-fi series "ReGenesis."
Television Roles and Awards
Alongside her work on "Corner Gas," Spencer-Nairn has participated in the filming of series such as "Poltergeist," "Two," "Night Man," "Dead Man's Gun," and played the role of Cassandra in the series "First Wave." She has also made appearances in the series "Cold Squad" and "Stars Hunter." Spencer-Nairn starred in Brad Turner's crime detective film "The Hollywood Detective," played Rachel in Larry Shaw's horror film "Fear of Heights," portrayed Anne in the family television comedy "Happy Stick," and Mel Tennant in Paul Schneider's film "Champion's Return."
Spencer-Nairn has also been involved in the production of films such as Don McBride's drama "More Sex & the Single Mom," the family film "Waking Up Wally: The Walter Gretzky Story," the thriller "Cradle of Lies," and "The Third Eye." She played Daisy in the short film "Password," Kate Twist in the thriller "Final Draft," and lent her voice to the animated film "The Interior Monologue of Gill the Goldfish."
In 2003, Spencer-Nairn was nominated for a "Canadian Comedy Award" in the category of "Pretty Funny Female Performance" for her role in the film "Knuckleball." She won the "Gemini Award" in 2007 for "Best Ensemble Performance in a Comedy Program or Series" for her work in "Corner Gas," sharing the award with her fellow cast members. She was nominated in the same category in 2004 and 2006 but only won the "Gemini Award" on her third attempt.
