Canadian actress (born 1961)
Linda Kash (born 17 January 1961)[1] is a Canadian actress.
Career
Kash was born 17 January 1961, in Montreal. She was a cast member of Second City, where she played Trudy Weissman in the 1998 Jean Smart sitcom Style & Substance. She has also played various roles in popular television series, such as Seinfeld and Everybody Loves Raymond. In 2003, she was the cocreator of The Joe Blow Show, a television pilot which starred her husband Paul O'Sullivan.[2]
She is best known for her role as the Kraft Philadelphia Cream Cheese Angel, appearing in various commercials advertising the product.[3]
In May 2011, she was announced as the morning show host on CJWV-FM, a new radio station in Peterborough, Ontario, with cohost Dan Duran.[4] She and her husband Paul O'Sullivan also operated the Peterborough Academy of Performing Arts.
She portrayed socialite and philanthropist Molly Brown in the 2012 Global/ITV mini-series Titanic.
Personal life
Kash was born in Montreal, the daughter of actress and opera singer Maureen Forrester and violinist/conductor Eugene Kash. Her brother is actor Daniel Kash.[5] Her father's family was Jewish, whereas her mother converted to Judaism.[6]
Her partner Paul O'Sullivan, also an actor and Second City alumnus, was killed in a car accident on 18 May 2012. Together they had three children.[7]
Filmography
Film
Television
| Year
|
Title
|
Role
|
Notes
|
| 1986
|
As Is
|
Woman #1
|
TV film
|
| 1986
|
Night Heat
|
Sally
|
Episode: "Fighting Back"
|
| 1987-91
|
The Comedy Mill
|
|
TV series
|
| 1988
|
Biographies: The Enigma of Bobby Bittman
|
Carla Gambioni
|
TV short
|
| 1988
|
The Second City Toronto 15th Anniversary
|
Ruby
|
TV film
|
| 1988
|
The Best of SCTV
|
Cassie Mackerel
|
TV film
|
| 1989
|
Andrea Martin... Together Again
|
Lurleen Martin
|
TV film
|
| 1989
|
Madeline
|
(voice)
|
TV film
|
| 1989
|
C.B.C.'s Magic Hour
|
|
Episode: "Rookies"
|
| 1990
|
Max Glick
|
Sarah Glick
|
TV series
|
| 1990
|
Maniac Mansion
|
Claret O'Hara
|
Episode: "The Sandman Cometh"
|
| 1992
|
Partners 'n Love
|
Maxine Smith
|
TV film
|
| 1992
|
Maniac Mansion
|
Rose
|
Episode: "Love: Turner Style"
|
| 1993
|
Street Legal
|
Bev Moore
|
Episode: "Believe the Children"
|
| 1993
|
Seinfeld
|
Gwen
|
Episode: "The Lip Reader"
|
| 1994
|
She TV
|
Various
|
Episode: "1.2"
|
| 1995
|
Side Effects
|
Gina Florence
|
Episode: "Snap, Crackle, Pop!"
|
| 1995–96
|
Minor Adjustments
|
Dr. Francine Bailey
|
Main role (20 episodes)
|
| 1996
|
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
|
M'Lady (voice)
|
Episode: "A Halloween Story"
|
| 1997
|
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
|
Haley
|
Episode: "Cat Showdown"
|
| 1997
|
The Newsroom
|
Adelle Grossman
|
Episode: "The Campaign"
|
| 1997
|
Cybill
|
Ms. Murphy
|
Episode: "All of Me"
|
| 1997
|
3rd Rock from the Sun
|
Margie
|
Episode: "Fifteen Minutes of Dick"
|
| 1997
|
Everybody Loves Raymond
|
Celia
|
Episode: "Father Knows Least"
|
| 1998
|
The Adventures of Shirley Holmes
|
Jenna Martini
|
Episode: "The Case of the Exploding Puppet"
|
| 1998
|
Ellen
|
Sue
|
Episode: "Ellen in Focus"
|
| 1998
|
Style & Substance
|
Trudy Weissman
|
Main role (13 episodes)
|
| 1998
|
Dumb Bunnies
|
Sue Uppity (voice)
|
TV series
|
| 1999
|
Foolish Heart
|
Barbara's Lawyer
|
Episode: "The Trial"
|
| 2000
|
The Bookfair Murders
|
Judith Cass
|
TV film
|
| 2000
|
Life in a Day
|
Charlotte 'Charlie' Tanzi
|
TV film
|
| 2000–01
|
Timothy Goes to School
|
Grace (voice)
|
8
|
| 2001–02
|
Quads!
|
Deborah (voice)
|
Main role (26 episodes)
|
| 2001–04
|
Doc
|
Nellie Hebert
|
Recurring role (14 episodes)
|
| 2001
|
Sister Mary Explains It All
|
Skeptical Husband's Wife
|
TV film
|
| 2001
|
Committed
|
Val
|
Recurring role
|
| 2002, 2003
|
Made in Canada
|
Diane Parkman
|
Episodes: "The War of 1812", "People of the Fish"
|
| 2002
|
Cadet Kelly
|
Samantha
|
TV film
|
| 2002
|
Monk
|
Dolly Flint
|
Episode: "Mr. Monk and the Psychic"
|
| 2003
|
The Music Man
|
Alma Hix
|
TV film
|
| 2003
|
Full-Court Miracle
|
Cynthia Schlotsky
|
TV film
|
| 2005
|
Puppets Who Kill
|
Thompson
|
Episode: "The CBC Is Killing Again"
|
| 2005
|
Naturally, Sadie
|
Ms. Yarm
|
Episode: "Right-Minded"
|
| 2005
|
Degrassi: The Next Generation
|
Bernice Fein
|
Episode: "Venus: Part 1"
|
| 2006
|
At the Hotel
|
Folly
|
Episodes: "Welcome to the Rousseau", "The Perfect Couple"
|
| 2006
|
Wedding Wars
|
Mrs. Fairfield
|
TV film
|
| 2007
|
The Altar Boy Gang
|
Diane Gallagher
|
TV film
|
| 2007
|
'Til Death Do Us Part
|
Pat Stevens
|
Episode: "A Christmas Murder"
|
| 2007
|
Clang Invasion
|
Widgit (voice)
|
TV series
|
| 2007–08
|
Robson Arms
|
Carol Goldstein
|
Recurring role (9 episodes)
|
| 2008
|
Less Than Kind
|
Dr. Silverstein
|
Episode: "Note Perfect"
|
| 2009
|
Less Than Kind
|
Dr. Silverstein
|
Episodes: "Careers Day", "Happy Birthday Sheldon"
|
| 2009
|
Skyrunners
|
Robin Burns
|
TV film
|
| 2009–11
|
The Ron James Show
|
Various
|
Recurring role (12 episodes)
|
| 2010
|
Less Than Kind
|
Hospital Clerk
|
Episode: "Coming Home"
|
| 2010
|
Scaredy Squirrel
|
Sally Fishlips (voice)
|
10
|
| 2010
|
Cra$h & Burn
|
Eileen Campbell
|
Episode: "Til Death"
|
| 2010
|
Happy Town
|
Miranda Kirby
|
Episodes: "In This Home on Ice", "I Came to Haplin for the Waters"
|
| 2010
|
The Dating Guy
|
Adoption Agency Woman (voice)
|
Episode: "Spontaneous Skidmark"
|
| 2011
|
Almost Naked Animals
|
Sloth (voice)
|
TV series
|
| 2011
|
Good Dog
|
Marla
|
Episode: "Converting to Judaism"
|
| 2011
|
Scaredy Squirrel
|
Sally Fishlips (voice)
|
TV series
|
| 2011
|
King
|
Lesley
|
Episode: "Farah Elliott"
|
| 2011
|
Life with Boys
|
Sylvia
|
Episodes: "Wrestling with Boys", "In the Principal's Office with Boys"
|
| 2011
|
The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!
|
Various (voice)
|
Recurring role (4 episodes)
|
| 2012
|
Great Scot Beer
|
Miranda
|
TV film
|
| 2012
|
Titanic
|
Margaret 'Molly' Brown
|
TV miniseries
|
| 2013
|
Sworn to Silence
|
Mona
|
TV film
|
| 2012–16
|
Fugget About It
|
Gina Falcone (voice)
|
Main role
|
| 2014
|
Christmas at Cartwright's
|
Peg Habershaw
|
Hallmark film
|
| 2014–15
|
Haven
|
Maddie
|
2 episodes
|
| 2016
|
L.M. Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables
|
Mrs. Barry
|
TV film
|
| 2017
|
Fargo
|
Stella Stussy
|
2 episodes
|
| 2017-18
|
Mysticons
|
Queen Goodfey (voice)
Kymraw (voice) [8]
|
Supporting roles
|
| 2019
|
Cavendish
|
June
|
TV series
|
| 2020
|
Corn & Peg
|
Miss Panfry/Scientist Judy (voice)
|
TV series
|
| 2020
|
Elinor Wonders Why
|
Grandma Rabbit (voice)
|
Episode: "Backyard Soup"
|
| 2021
|
Batwoman
|
Candice Long / The Candy Lady
|
Episode: “Fair Skin, Blue Eyes”
|
| 2021
|
Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go
|
Clarabel (voice)
|
TV series; (US) (UK; 2021)
|
| 2022
|
Sloppy Jones
|
Deb Jones
|
| 2024
|
Falling Together
|
Linda Payne
|
Hallmark film
|
|
Awards and nominations
Awards
| Year
|
Award
|
Category
|
Production
|
Result
|
| 2001
|
Canadian Comedy Awards
|
Film - Pretty Funny Female Performance
|
Best in Show
|
Nominated
|
| 2003
|
Phoenix Film Critics Society Awards
|
Best Ensemble Acting
|
Best in Show
|
Nominated
|
| 2003
|
Gemini
|
Best Individual Performance in a Comedy Program or Series
|
Made in Canada
|
Nominated
|
| 2004
|
Florida Film Critics Circle Awards
|
Best Ensemble Cast
|
Best in Show
|
Won
|
| 2006
|
Gemini
|
Best Performance by an Actress in a Guest Role Dramatic Series
|
At the Hotel ("The Perfect Couple")
|
Won
|
| 2007
|
Gemini
|
Best Performance by an Actress in a Guest Role Dramatic Series
|
Robson Arms ("Mr. Lonely")
|
Nominated
|
| 2017
|
Actra Award
|
Best Performance in an Animated Series
|
Fugget About It ("Gina Falcone")
|
Won
|
| 2023
|
Canadian Screen Awards
|
Best Supporting Performer, Web Program or Series
|
Sloppy Jones ("Deborah Jones")
|
Nominated
|
References
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