Sally Gifford
Encyclopedia
Sally Gifford is best known as one of the hosts of CBC Television
's national children's show, The-X
, which was shown across Canada.
She attended the famous American Academy of Dramatic Arts
in New York City
after graduating with an honours B.A. in Theatre and Sociology from Queen’s University. She previously attended Toronto
's Northern Secondary School
, which has a number of alumni who are well known in TV and film.
At the beginning of her career, on stage, she performed at Theatre Kingston
and The Thousands Island Playhouse, while earning her degree in drama at Queen's University. Then she moved on to TV, both as a host, and actress.
On The-X
, she's interviewed various stars, such as Lindsay Lohan
, Gwyneth Paltrow
, Katie Holmes
, Hilary Duff
, and Jude Law
.
In the 2005 she appeared with Michael Ironside
in the short film On That Day about the horrors of war. She's also guest starred on various TV shows, including 1-800-Missing
(2003), Radio Free Roscoe
(2003), Street Time (2002), and G-Spot
(2005).
She appeared as Marissa, in the film One Way
. The crime drama was first released October 2007 in the United States.
CBC Television
CBC Television is a Canadian television network owned by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, the national public broadcaster.Although the CBC is supported by public funding, the television network supplements this funding with commercial advertising revenue, in contrast to CBC Radio which are...
's national children's show, The-X
The X (CBC)
The-X is a Canadian children's TV program on CBC Television, televised during the 2004-2005 television season. It was summarily replaced by The Void in 2005, and The Outlet in 2006....
, which was shown across Canada.
She attended the famous American Academy of Dramatic Arts
American Academy of Dramatic Arts
The American Academy of Dramatic Arts is a fully accredited two-year conservatory with facilities located in Manhattan, New York City – at 120 Madison Avenue, in a landmark building designed by noted architect Stanford White as the original Colony Club – and in Hollywood, California...
in New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
after graduating with an honours B.A. in Theatre and Sociology from Queen’s University. She previously attended Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
's Northern Secondary School
Northern Secondary School
Northern Secondary School is a public high school in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It teaches grades 9 through 12.Northern's football team, the Red Knights, have won numerous titles in Toronto's high school league...
, which has a number of alumni who are well known in TV and film.
At the beginning of her career, on stage, she performed at Theatre Kingston
Theatre Kingston
Theatre Kingston is a theatre company located in Kingston, Ontario, Canada.Founded in 1990 as Theatre Beyond by Paul Gelineau, the company became The People's Theatre Kingston in 1992 and had two more Artistic Directors under that name—Kathryn MacKay and Kathleen LeRoux...
and The Thousands Island Playhouse, while earning her degree in drama at Queen's University. Then she moved on to TV, both as a host, and actress.
On The-X
The X (CBC)
The-X is a Canadian children's TV program on CBC Television, televised during the 2004-2005 television season. It was summarily replaced by The Void in 2005, and The Outlet in 2006....
, she's interviewed various stars, such as Lindsay Lohan
Lindsay Lohan
Lindsay Lohan is an American actress, pop singer and model. She began her career as a child fashion model before making her motion picture debut in Disney's 1998 remake of The Parent Trap at the age of 11...
, Gwyneth Paltrow
Gwyneth Paltrow
Gwyneth Kate Paltrow is an American actress and singer. She made her acting debut on stage in 1990 and started appearing in films in 1991. After appearing in several films throughout the decade, Paltrow gained early notice for her work in films such as Se7en and Emma...
, Katie Holmes
Katie Holmes
Katherine Noelle "Katie" Holmes is an American actress who first achieved fame for her role as Joey Potter on The WB television teen drama Dawson's Creek from 1998 to 2003. Her movie roles have included the blockbuster Batman Begins along with art house films such as The Ice Storm and thrillers...
, Hilary Duff
Hilary Duff
Hilary Erhard Duff is an American actress, singer-songwriter, entrepreneur, and author. After working in local theater plays and television commercials in her childhood, she achieved fame playing the title role in the Disney Channel television series Lizzie McGuire. She also reprised her role in...
, and Jude Law
Jude Law
David Jude Heyworth Law , known professionally as Jude Law, is an English actor, film producer and director.He began acting with the National Youth Music Theatre in 1987, and had his first television role in 1989...
.
In the 2005 she appeared with Michael Ironside
Michael Ironside
Michael Ironside is a Canadian-born actor. He has also worked as a voice actor, producer, film director, and screenwriter in movie and television series in various Canadian and American productions. He is best known for playing villains and "tough guy" heroes, though he has also portrayed...
in the short film On That Day about the horrors of war. She's also guest starred on various TV shows, including 1-800-Missing
1-800-Missing
Missing is a Canadian-American crime drama television series based on the 1-800-WHERE-R-YOU book series by Meg Cabot...
(2003), Radio Free Roscoe
Radio Free Roscoe
Radio Free Roscoe was a Canadian television series filmed in Toronto, Ontario. The show was produced by Decode Entertainment, and it first aired on 1 August 2003 on Family, in Canada. It has also been dubbed in French in the province of Quebec and aired on VRAK.TV...
(2003), Street Time (2002), and G-Spot
G-Spot (TV series)
G-Spot is a Canadian adult comedy television series. The show debuted on The Movie Network and Movie Central on April 25, 2005 and ran for two seasons until April 3, 2006, and is also seen on the Showcase and E! network. The show is executive produced by, written by and stars Brigitte Bako...
(2005).
She appeared as Marissa, in the film One Way
One Way (film)
One Way is a crime drama/psychological thriller, written and directed by Reto Salimbeni and produced by Til Schweiger. The film stars Schweiger, Michael Clarke Duncan, Lauren Lee Smith and Eric Roberts...
. The crime drama was first released October 2007 in the United States.
External links
- Mini-bio of Sally Gifford at the CBC
- CBC The-X children's show - Includes profile of hosts
- North Country Public Rradio - May 21, 2001 - Review of Hay FeverHay FeverHay Fever is a comic play written by Noël Coward in 1924 and first produced in 1925 with Marie Tempest as the first Judith Bliss. Laura Hope Crews played the role in New York...
play at The Thousand Islands Playhouse, in GananoqueGananoque, OntarioGananoque is a town in Leeds and Grenville County, Ontario, Canada. The town had a population of 5,287 year-round residents in the Canada 2006 Census, as well as summer residents sometimes referred to as "Islanders" because of the Thousand Islands in the St. Lawrence River, Gananoque's most...
, OntarioOntarioOntario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
. - Playback - January 31, 2005 - Article on The-X, which Gifford hosts.