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Gina Wilkinson

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Gina Wilkinson
Born(1960-03-10)March 10, 1960
DiedDecember 30, 2010(2010-12-30) (aged 50)
NationalityCanadian
OccupationActress
Years active1986–2010
SpouseTom Rooney (widower)

Gina Wilkinson (March 10, 1960 – December 30, 2010) was a Canadian actress of stage, film, and television, as well as a playwright and stage director.

Early life and education

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Wilkinson was born on March 10, 1960, in Victoria, Canada.[1] Her father, Jack Wilkinson, was a visual artist, and her mother, Marie Wilkinson, was a ballet dancer.

She attended the National Theatre School of Canada.[1]

Career

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Wilkinson spent the majority of her early career as an actor; however, she later expanded to directing. In 2007, Wilkinson directed Born Yesterday at the Shaw Festival. In 2010, she directed Faith Healer for Soulpepper.[1] She also directed Half an Hour for the Shaw Festival. In 2010, Wilkinson directed the world premiere of Brendan Gull's Wide Awake Hearts at Tarragon Theatre.[2]

Personal life

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Wilkinson was diagnosed with stage 4 cervical cancer on November 21, 2010. Wilkinson married her longtime partner, actor Tom Rooney, while in hospital receiving treatment on December 19, 2010.[1] She died on December 30, 2010, aged 50.[3][4]

Legacy

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Shortly after her death, the Gina Wilkinson Prize was established in Wilkinson's honour. The award offers financial support to a Canadian female theatre artist/leader.[5][6]

Plays

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  • My Mother's Feet
  • Whistle Me Home

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
1986 The Last Season Lucy Shannon
1987 Blue Monkey Nurse Michelle
1991 Sam & Me Mariana
1998 Blues Brothers 2000 Dancer
2002 Ararat Art Teacher

Filmography

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Year Title Role Notes
1984–1986 Hangin' In Rosanna 10 episodes
1987–1991 Street Legal Nellie MacLean / Chris Robinson 3 episodes
1990 On Thin Ice: The Tai Babilonia Story Television film
1990 Dracula: The Series Contessa Delores de Suarez y Suarez Episode: "A Little Nightmare Music"
1991 Shining Time Station Passenger Episode: "Sweet and Sour"
1991, 1992 E.N.G. Gina Patrini / Mary Benett 2 episodes
1994 Fatal Vows: The Alexandra O'Hara Story Mrs. Flores Television film
1995 Love and Betrayal: The Mia Farrow Story Vicky
1995 Forever Knight Seline Episode: "A More Permanent Hell"
1995 Kung Fu: The Legend Continues Cynthia Jergens Episode: "Eye Witness"
1996 Psi Factor Dr. Stafford Episode: "The Freefall/Presence"
1999 Exhibit A: Secrets of Forensic Science Phoebe Episode: "Mapping Evil"
2001 Le porte-bonheur Justine Television film
2002 Bliss Alice Episode: "In Praise of Drunkenness and Fornication"
2003 Missing Teresa Rasenti Episode: "I Thought I Knew You"
2003 Street Time Glenda Episode: "Born to Kill"
2004 The Eleventh Hour Lucy Bryrant Episode: "Wonderland"
2004 Blue Murder Tina Aimsely Episode: "Family Reunion"
2004–2006 This Is Wonderland C.A. Anna-Lynn Monteal 18 episodes
2005 Kojak Mrs. Howard Episode: "All Bets Off: Part 1"
2008 Wisegal Mary Russo Television film
2009 The Border Carol Episode: "Spoils of War"
2011 Skins Davina Episode: "Cadie"

References

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  1. ^ a b c d MacDonald, Gayle (December 31, 2010). "Shaw director Gina Wilkinson dead at age 50". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved September 6, 2022.
  2. ^ Ouzounian, Richard (November 9, 2010). "Former actress loves her new direction". Toronto Star. Retrieved September 6, 2022.
  3. ^ Ouzounian, Richard (January 3, 2011). "Gina Wilkinson, multi-talented theatre artist, dies at 50". Toronto Star. Retrieved December 15, 2020.
  4. ^ "Actress, Shaw theatre director Gina Wilkinson dead at 50 | Arts | National Post". Archived from the original on July 8, 2012. Retrieved September 19, 2011.
  5. ^ "The Gina Wilkinson Prize". Ontario Arts Foundation / Fondation des Arts l'Ontario. Retrieved September 6, 2022.
  6. ^ "Call for Nominations for the eighth annual Gina Wilkinson $5,000 Prize | Institut canadien des technologies scénographiques". Canadian Institute for Theatre Technology. October 15, 2018. Retrieved September 6, 2022.
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