Holly Lewis (born December 17, 1974) is a Canadian

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and writer. Born and raised in

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, she is known for her

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and

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work, as well as her

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experience.

Film and television

Initially providing minor roles in television shows such as ''

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'', 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 ''

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''. She appeared opposite

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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

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Molly in the Canadian premiere of ''Peter and the Starcatcher'' at

and Sylvia in

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for which she received a

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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.

References

External links

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Short biography from the film These Girls

{{DEFAULTSORT:Lewis, Holly 1974 births Living people Actresses from Toronto Canadian film actresses Canadian television actresses Canadian stage actresses People from Scarborough, Toronto