Ellen Dubin is a

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actress. She is best known for her part in the television mini-series ''

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'', playing the role of Giggerota. From 2004 to 2006, Dubin starred in the TV series ''

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'' as Jeri Slate. She was nominated for a

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for this role. She also played a guest appearance role in

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's '' Earth: Final Conflict'' as well as a number of other series. In 2006 Dubin appeared in the TV movie ''

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'' with

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and Mark Humphrey. In 2004 she appeared in ''

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''. Dubin is the spokesperson for the

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in Toronto and Central Ontario. She was married to Canadian media executive Jay Switzer until his death in 2018.

Filmography

Film

Television

Video games

Other

References

External links

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Official Website

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