Kim Shaw (born May 20, 1984) is a Canadian-born American actress.

Early life and education

Shaw grew up in

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and

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. After graduating from

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, Shaw moved to New York City to attend the American Academy of Dramatic Arts.

Career

Her first lead role was In 2007 when she starred opposite

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in the independent film ''

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''. She has been in two films with Sarah Jessica Parker: ''

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'' (2008) and ''

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'' (2009). Recurring characters on TV include Amber Madison on ''

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'', Tina Bradley on MTV's comedy series ''

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'' and Dr. Cassie Williams in Canada's number one drama, CTV's ''

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''. At the

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in 2021, Shaw won the award for Best Lead Performance in a Television Movie for her performance in the film ''

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''."Schitt's Creek, Baroness Von Sketch, Kim's Convenience lead 3rd night of the Canadian Screen Awards"

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, May 19, 2021.

Filmography

Film

Television

References

External links

* Actresses from Windsor, Ontario American film actresses American television actresses Living people 1984 births Actresses from Miami People from Longwood, Florida Lake Brantley High School alumni 20th-century American actresses 21st-century American actresses American Academy of Dramatic Arts alumni Canadian Screen Award winners {{US-screen-actor-1980s-stub