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Liane Balaban (born June 24, 1980) is a Canadian actress. Her film debut was in New Waterford Girl (1999), playing Agnes-Marie "Moonie" Pottie, and has since appeared in the films Definitely, Maybe (2008), Last Chance Harvey (2009), and the independent drama One Week (2008). She has guest-starred on the television series NCIS: Los Angeles, Covert Affairs and Alphas, and joined the cast of Supernatural for its eighth season.
Balaban was born in North York, Ontario, the daughter of a Catholic mother who worked as a medical secretary, and a Jewish father, who worked in real estate. She grew up in the Willowdale neighbourhood of North York, now part of Toronto, and went to high school at Lawrence Park Collegiate Institute. Balaban majored in journalism at Ryerson University but left to concentrate on acting. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from Concordia University.
Balaban made her feature film debut in New Waterford Girl (1999), playing a 15-year-old misfit longing to escape the Cape Breton coal-mining town, New Waterford. Set in the 1970s, the film was directed by Allan Moyle. Producer Julia Sereny, who had known Balaban through her aunt and uncle, asked her to audition for the film. Balaban had studied drama in high school, but had not intended to be an actor at that point. After seven auditions, Balaban landed the part that won a Special Jury Citation at the 1999 Toronto International Film Festival and a nomination for a Canadian Comedy Award.
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www.youtube.com/qtv Starring alongside Dustin Hoffman Emma Thompson in the film 'Last Chance Harvey' is another step forward for the actor who made her debut as the lead in the Canadian film New Waterford Girl. She sat down to talk with CBC Q host Jian Ghomeshi.
Subscribe to TRAILERS: http://bit.ly/sxaw6h Subscribe to COMING SOON: http://bit.ly/H2vZUn Like us on FACEBOOK: http://goo.gl/dHs73 Follow us on TWITTER: http://bit.ly/1ghOWmt Finding Joy TRAILER 1 (2012) - Josh Cooke, Liane Balaban, Barry Bostwick Movie HD Pompous and self-absorbed KYLE LIVINGSTON, mid-30s, (Josh Cooke), is unhappily stuck in his life, longing to relive the success of his first novel. His not-so-desirable life rapidly unravels forcing him to return home to his wildly eccentric family with his tail between his legs. Cast: Director: Carlo De Rosa Producer: Shona Tuckman Richard DiPatri Andy Schefter Brad Tuckman Shona Tuckman Writer: Shona Tuckman Editor: Ben Rojas Cinematographer: Pietro Zuercher Composer: Jeff Cardoni
Actors Taylor Kitsch and Liane Balaban talk to T'Cha Dunlevy about The Grand Seduction in Montreal Thursday, May 15, 2014 about a new Canadian comedy film they appear in. The movie is a remake of a Quebec-made film. (John Kenney / THE GAZETTE)
Canadian actress Liane Balaban speaks to movie reporter Brooke Lehman about her roles in New Waterford Girl, Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood and Last Chance Harvey with Dustin Hoffman. She also talks about why we need to support Canadian cinema. Filmed on location at the Reel Canada Film Festival in Sudbury, Ontario. Guest: Liane Balaban Host: Brooke Lehman Producer: Jayson Stewart Production Assistance: Kaitlyn Dougon, Emily Kay and Bob Meijer Avatar Design: Hilary Gagan Equipment Sponsor: World Wildlife Fund Canada Closing Credit Music: "Earn Hollywood Earn" by Possible Oscar Special Thanks To: Reel Canada, Sudbury Secondary School, Principal Paul Camillo Interview cc 2011 Spartan Youth Radio
Liane Balaban loves Canadian Film too! Liane stars in the hilarious film THE GRAND SEDUCTION coming to theatres in late May and was shot in the fabulous setting of small harbour Newfoundland. She has nothing but great things to say about her castmates and director Don McKellar.
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Liane Balaban greets her fellow Canadians at the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival for the premiere of The Grand Seduction. For more movie news, stories and videos visit: http://www.screenslam.com Join us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/pages/Screenslam/ Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/Screenslam
Buy Not Since You at FilmBaby: http://www.filmbaby.com/films/5340 Liane Balaban discusses her character Heather in the romantic drama Not Since You - www.notsinceyoumovie.com
To survive, a dying Newfoundland fishing village must convince a young doctor to take up residence by any means necessary.
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The New Tenants, a short film directed by Joachim Back, written by Anders Thomas Jensen, and adapted by David Rakoff. Winner of the 2009 Oscar for Best Live Action Short Cast: David Rakoff (Frank), Jamie Harrold (Pete), Helen Hanft (Grandma), Vincent D'Onofrio (Jan), Kevin Corrigan (Zelko), Liane Balaban (Irene)
Harvey Shine (Dustin Hoffman) é um compositor de jingles que está com o emprego em risco. Marvin (Richard Schiff), seu chefe, o alertou de que terá apenas mais uma chance. Em um fim de semana ele viaja a Londres para acompanhar o casamento de Susan (Liane Balaban), sua filha, mas precisa estar de volta a Nova York na segunda, devido a uma reunião importante. Ao chegar Harvey descobre que Susan escolheu Brian (James Brolin), seu padrasto, para levá-la ao altar. Aborrecido, Harvey decide deixar o casamento antes da recepção e parte para o aeroporto, mas perde o vôo. Com isso ele é demitido por Marvin, o que o leva até um bar para afogar as mágoas. É lá que conhece Kate (Emma Thompson), uma funcionária do Departamento de Estatísticas Nacionais que se sensibiliza por ele
To survive, a dying Newfoundland fishing village must convince a young doctor to take up residence by any means necessary.
From IMDb: "Ben Tyler (Joshua Jackson) has been diagnosed with cancer. With a grim chance of survival in the best case scenario even if he immediately begins treatment, he instead decides to take a motorcycle trip from Toronto through the Canadian prairies to British Columbia. Along the way, he makes new friends, reevaluates his relationship with his fiancée Samantha (played by Liane Balaban), his job, and his dream of becoming a writer, and, after suffering some near-death experiences, learns to appreciate life. Fitting squarely in the tradition of 'road trip' movies, the film features classic Canadian scenery, roadside attractions and Canadian icons: even the Stanley Cup makes a cameo appearance." No copyright infringement intended. Sharing for the love of Gord.
To survive, a dying Newfoundland fishing village must convince a young doctor to take up residence by any means necessary. © Max Films Productions and Morag Loves Company
An der Atlantikküste Kanadas fehlen Arbeitsplätze, denn die örtliche Fischereiindustrie steckt in einer Krise. Um die Wirtschaft seines Dorfes Tickle Cove anzukurbeln, plant der Ortsvorsteher Murray French (Brendan Gleeson), eine Fabrik zu bauen. Tatsächlich bekommt Tickle Cove den Zuschlag für die Errichtung der Fabrik, doch dies ist an eine Auflage gebunden. Im Ort muss sich dauerhaft ein Arzt niederlassen, um die medizinische Versorgung der Fabrikarbeiter zu sichern. Die Hoffnungen ruhen auf dem jungen, attraktiven Arzt Dr. Lewis (Taylor Kitsch), der jedoch keine Absichten hat, langfristig zu bleiben. Also versuchen alle im Dorf, Lewis den Aufenthalt an der Küste so angenehm wie möglich zu machen. Teil des Plans ist die Verkupplung des jungen Arztes mit der lokalen Schönheit Kathleen (L...
Canadian actress Liane Balaban speaks to movie reporter Brooke Lehman about her roles in New Waterford Girl, Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood and Last Chance Harvey with Dustin Hoffman. She also talks about why we need to support Canadian cinema. Filmed on location at the Reel Canada Film Festival in Sudbury, Ontario. Guest: Liane Balaban Host: Brooke Lehman Producer: Jayson Stewart Production Assistance: Kaitlyn Dougon, Emily Kay and Bob Meijer Avatar Design: Hilary Gagan Equipment Sponsor: World Wildlife Fund Canada Closing Credit Music: "Earn Hollywood Earn" by Possible Oscar Special Thanks To: Reel Canada, Sudbury Secondary School, Principal Paul Camillo Interview cc 2011 Spartan Youth Radio
We chat with Taylor Kitsch and Liane Balaban about their new film The Grand Seduction, Tim Riggins, the people who've made them feel special, and Hugh Jackman. http://dorkshelf.com/2014/05/30/video-interview-taylor-kitsch-liane-balaban The Grand Seduction hits theatres on May 30th.
www.youtube.com/qtv Starring alongside Dustin Hoffman Emma Thompson in the film 'Last Chance Harvey' is another step forward for the actor who made her debut as the lead in the Canadian film New Waterford Girl. She sat down to talk with CBC Q host Jian Ghomeshi.
Actors Taylor Kitsch and Liane Balaban talk to T'Cha Dunlevy about The Grand Seduction in Montreal Thursday, May 15, 2014 about a new Canadian comedy film they appear in. The movie is a remake of a Quebec-made film. (John Kenney / THE GAZETTE)
http://www.outtherewithmelissa.com/ - Melissa talks to the cast of the Grand Seduction. Brendan Gleeson and Taylor Kitsch give insight into their roles and Liane Balaban reveals her secret to persuasion. Check it out in theatres starting May 30th. Subscribe for more great interviews with your favorite celebrities. https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=OutThereWithMelissa Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/OuttherewithMelissaDiMarco Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/melissadimarco Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melissadimarco/
Liane Balaban loves Canadian Film too! Liane stars in the hilarious film THE GRAND SEDUCTION coming to theatres in late May and was shot in the fabulous setting of small harbour Newfoundland. She has nothing but great things to say about her castmates and director Don McKellar.
Buy Not Since You at FilmBaby: http://www.filmbaby.com/films/5340 Liane Balaban discusses her character Heather in the romantic drama Not Since You - www.notsinceyoumovie.com
Liane Balaban greets her fellow Canadians at the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival for the premiere of The Grand Seduction. For more movie news, stories and videos visit: http://www.screenslam.com Join us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/pages/Screenslam/ Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/Screenslam
To survive, a dying Newfoundland fishing village must convince a young doctor to take up residence by any means necessary.