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Holly Lewis

1974 – 2012

Canadian actress

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About Holly Lewis

Lived 1974 – 2012 (aged 37). Holly Lewis was a Canadian actor, film actor and actress.

Holly Lewis (born December 17, 1974) is a Canadian actress and writer. Born and raised in Scarborough, Ontario, she is known for her television and film work, as well as her stage experience.

Film and television Initially providing minor roles in television shows such as Puppets Who Kill, Lewis's acting career became more strongly introduced into television and film when she joined the regular cast of Ken Finkleman's award-winning satirical television program, The Newsroom. She joined the cast in the second season, which aired in 2004, as George's assistant, Claire. Also in 2004, she played a recurring character on Train 48. She appeared opposite David Boreanaz in These Girls.

Theatre

Holly Lewis has acted in many theatre productions across Canada and internationally. Her work includes: Educating Rita at the Arts Club in Vancouver, Canada,(2015) as well as Western Canada Theatre Molly in the Canadian premiere of Peter and the Starcatcher at Western Canada Theatre and Sylvia in Tribes (play) at Canadian Stage Company for which she received a Dora Award nomination.

Writing Holly Lewis' most recent play, The Fiancée, was shortlisted for the 55th annual Alberta Playwriting Competition and won the Noviciate Prize. Billed as a "wig-swapping, door-slamming, cake-facing farce", it premiered at the Citadel Theatre in November 2021.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Woburn Collegiate Institute

Family & relationships

Spouse
Daryl Cloran

People in Holly Lewis's life

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Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Holly Lewis?

Canadian actress (1974-2012)

When was Holly Lewis born?

Holly Lewis was born on 17 December 1974 in Scarborough.

When did Holly Lewis die?

Holly Lewis died on 22 June 2012.

What was Holly Lewis's occupation?

Holly Lewis was an actor, film actor and actress.

What nationality was Holly Lewis?

Holly Lewis was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Holly Lewis

· Wikidata: Q5882151

· DBpedia: Holly Lewis

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