
Nancy Palk is a Canadian stage, film and television actress. Acclaimed actor, director, educator, born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Nancy Palk was raised in Winnipeg and London, Ontario. Her father was on the board at the Manitoba Theatre Centre when John Hirsch was the Artistic Director, and when actors such as Douglas Rain and Martha Henry were performing there. She attended the MTC drama school when she was in grade 5. She graduated with an Arts degree from Queen’s University in 1977, and from the National Theatre School of Canada (Acting) in 1979, mentored by Douglas Rain.
Nancy Palk is a founding member and resident artist of Soulpepper Theatre Company. For the Company, she has acted in a wide range of plays and roles, many of which are exceptional and challenging mothers.

The Gospel of John
2003 · as Samaritan Woman

The Other Half
2016 · as Katherine

Custody of the Heart
2000 · as Rona

The Defenders: Taking the First
1998 · as Judge Lacey

Mary IV
2020 · as Two

A Bestselling Kind of Love
2024 · as Janice Kilner

When Love Is Not Enough: The Lois Wilson Story
2010 · as Joan

Conviction
2002 · as Teacher

Loving Christmas
2022 · as Andrea

Catch and Release
2018 · as Du

The Defenders: Choice of Evils
1998 · as Judge Karnes

The Loretta Claiborne Story
2000 · as Miss Rydell

For Love of Olivia
2001 · as Rose Ella Lattabee

Eleanor in the Evening
2024