Susan Kent (born December 12, 1974, in St. John's,

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)"Meet 22 Minutes’ Susan Kent: Misfits, weirdos and (of course) Celine Dion"
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actress. She is best known for her work as a cast member of CBC Television's ''

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'' since joining in 2012. Kent had previously been a writer for, and an occasional performer on the program. She is also known for her portrayal of Susan (the foul-mouthed hockey mom) in ''

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'' since Season 11 (2017).

Early life and education

Kent was born in St. John's, NL though she was primarily raised in

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, NL. She studied theatre arts at Memorial University of Newfoundland's

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campus in Corner Brook. She was classmates with the filmmakers

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Career

Kent also previously appeared in the television series Pretty Hard Cases, ''

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'', ''

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'' and '' The Kids in the Hall: Death Comes to Town.'' Kent's film credits include, '' Young Triffie'', ''

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'', ''A Christmas Fury, Hopeless Romantic, Relative Happiness, How to Be Deadly, Making Love in St. Pierre,'' and '' Grown Up Movie Star''. Kent also starred in the comedy film '' Spinster'' with

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. Kent is also a member of the sketch comedy group, Dance Party of Newfoundland. She has also acted on stage in St. John's, with Rising Tide Theatre in Trinity, and with Resource Centre for the Arts Theatre including performances in Sara Tilley's ''The (In)complete Herstory of Women in Newfoundland (and Labrador!)'' and her own one-woman show ''Nan Loves Jerry''."'Nan Loves Jerry' (and so does Susan Kent)"
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'', May 20, 2008.

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