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Pifko was born in [[Toronto]] to Esther Pifko (née Taub).<ref name="sadie-taub-obituary">{{cite web | url=https://www.legacy.com/ca/obituaries/thestar/name/sadie-taub-obituary?id=44892348 | title=Sadie Taub Obituary | website=[[Legacy.com]] | publisher=Benjamin's Park Memorial Chapel | access-date=May 8, 2025}}</ref> Her older brother is [[Andrew Pifko|Andrew]], who is an actor in his own right. A graduate of the [[National Theatre School of Canada]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.canadiantheatre.com/dict.pl?term=National%20Theatre%20School%20of%20Canada|title=Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia - National Theatre School of Canada|last=Encyclopedia|first=Canadian Theatre|website=www.canadiantheatre.com|access-date=2017-05-26}}</ref> she started acting at the age of 8 and worked all through the 1990s, but it was in 2000 that she landed her first starring role, in the series ''[[Our Hero]]'', which was aimed at young teens. Her first acting role was ''[[The Elephant Show]]'' hosted by [[Sharon, Lois, and Bram]] in which she was present in all seasons. | Pifko was born in [[Toronto]] to Esther Pifko (née Taub).<ref name="sadie-taub-obituary">{{cite web | url=https://www.legacy.com/ca/obituaries/thestar/name/sadie-taub-obituary?id=44892348 | title=Sadie Taub Obituary | website=[[Legacy.com]] | publisher=Benjamin's Park Memorial Chapel | access-date=May 8, 2025}}</ref> Her older brother is [[Andrew Pifko|Andrew]], who is an actor in his own right. A graduate of the [[National Theatre School of Canada]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.canadiantheatre.com/dict.pl?term=National%20Theatre%20School%20of%20Canada|title=Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia - National Theatre School of Canada|last=Encyclopedia|first=Canadian Theatre|website=www.canadiantheatre.com|access-date=2017-05-26}}</ref> she started acting at the age of 8 and worked all through the 1990s, but it was in 2000 that she landed her first starring role, in the series ''[[Our Hero]]'', which was aimed at young teens. Her first acting role was ''[[The Elephant Show]]'' hosted by [[Sharon, Lois, and Bram]] in which she was present in all seasons. | ||
In 2004 she showed her dramatic range by appearing as a foreign aid worker in the acclaimed mini-series ''[[Human Cargo]]''. Pifko then landed the lead role in the legal drama ''[[This is Wonderland]]'', which garnered her a [[Gemini Awards|Gemini Award]] in 2005 for best actress.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.pressreader.com/canada/toronto-star/20051120/282338265276256 | In 2004 she showed her dramatic range by appearing as a foreign aid worker in the acclaimed mini-series ''[[Human Cargo]]''. Pifko then landed the lead role in the legal drama ''[[This is Wonderland]]'', which garnered her a [[Gemini Awards|Gemini Award]] in 2005 for best actress.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.pressreader.com/canada/toronto-star/20051120/282338265276256|via=PressReader|access-date=2017-05-25|title=PressReader.com - Digital Newspaper & Magazine Subscriptions}}</ref> In early 2006, she appeared as Isolda in [[Tarragon Theatre|Tarragon Theatre's]] production of ''Léo''.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.dailyxtra.com/toronto/arts-and-entertainment/theatre-review-l%C3%A9o-11488|title=Theatre review: Léo {{!}} Daily Xtra|access-date=2017-05-26|language=en}}</ref> In 2007 she starred in the [[Lifetime (TV network)|Lifetime]] TV movie ''[[I Me Wed]]''. In 2009, she joined the [[soap opera]] ''[[General Hospital]]'' as the recurring character of [[List of General Hospital characters#Louise Addison|Louise Addison]]. | ||
In 2010 Cara lent her voice to Suu, a pink [[Twi'lek]] in the "Deserter" episode, and as scientist Sionver Boll in "The Zillo Beast" and "The Zillo Beast Strikes Back" episodes of ''[[Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008 TV series)|Star Wars: The Clone Wars]]''. She also voiced Yeoman Kelly Chambers in the video games ''[[Mass Effect 2]]'' and ''[[Mass Effect 3]]''. | In 2010 Cara lent her voice to Suu, a pink [[Twi'lek]] in the "Deserter" episode, and as scientist Sionver Boll in "The Zillo Beast" and "The Zillo Beast Strikes Back" episodes of ''[[Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008 TV series)|Star Wars: The Clone Wars]]''. She also voiced Yeoman Kelly Chambers in the video games ''[[Mass Effect 2]]'' and ''[[Mass Effect 3]]''. | ||
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Cara Pifko is a Canadian actress known primarily for her work on television shows produced by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.
Life and career
Pifko was born in Toronto to Esther Pifko (née Taub).[1] Her older brother is Andrew, who is an actor in his own right. A graduate of the National Theatre School of Canada,[2] she started acting at the age of 8 and worked all through the 1990s, but it was in 2000 that she landed her first starring role, in the series Our Hero, which was aimed at young teens. Her first acting role was The Elephant Show hosted by Sharon, Lois, and Bram in which she was present in all seasons.
In 2004 she showed her dramatic range by appearing as a foreign aid worker in the acclaimed mini-series Human Cargo. Pifko then landed the lead role in the legal drama This is Wonderland, which garnered her a Gemini Award in 2005 for best actress.[3] In early 2006, she appeared as Isolda in Tarragon Theatre's production of Léo.[4] In 2007 she starred in the Lifetime TV movie I Me Wed. In 2009, she joined the soap opera General Hospital as the recurring character of Louise Addison.
In 2010 Cara lent her voice to Suu, a pink Twi'lek in the "Deserter" episode, and as scientist Sionver Boll in "The Zillo Beast" and "The Zillo Beast Strikes Back" episodes of Star Wars: The Clone Wars. She also voiced Yeoman Kelly Chambers in the video games Mass Effect 2 and Mass Effect 3.
In 2016 she joined the Season 2 cast of Better Call Saul as recurring character Paige Novick, senior legal counsel for Mesa Verde Bank and Trust, and friend of Kim Wexler.[5]
Cara also voiced Suu Lawquane in Star Wars: The Bad Batch.[6]
Personal life
She has been married to Gareth Bennett since 2004.[7] She has two children.[8]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Ordinary Magic | Lucy | |
| 1996 | Mariette in Ecstasy | Sister Hermance | |
| 1999 | Below the Belt | Jill | Short |
| 2000 | CyberWorld | Computer (voice) | Short |
| 2001 | One of Them | Carla | Short |
| 2002 | Interviews with My Next Girlfriend | Woman with Nose Piercing | Short |
| 2003 | Name of the Rose | Kim | |
| 2005 | Template:Sortname | Sadie | Short |
| 2007 | Beth | Beth | Short |
| 2014 | Template:Sortname | Samantha | |
| 2015 | Sharkskin | Franki | |
| 2015 | Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension | Laura | |
| 2018 | Ready Player One | Leslee |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984–88 | Template:Sortname | Cara / Various | Recurring role |
| 1993 | Family Pictures | Mary (age 13–15) | TV film |
| 1993 | Are You Afraid of the Dark? | Mariah | Episode: "The Tale of the Dark Dragon" |
| 1994 | Incident in a Small Town | Nancy | TV film |
| 1996 | Road to Avonlea | Mavis Pritchard | Episodes: "Out of the Ashes", "Davey and the Mermaid", "So Dear to My Heart" |
| 1999–2001 | Angela Anaconda | Josephine Praline (voice) | Recurring role |
| 1999 | Template:Sortname | Ariel | Episode: "Haunted" |
| 2000 | Template:Sortname | Catalina | TV film |
| 2000 | Sailor Moon | Saori (voice) | Cloverway dub |
| 2000 | Twice in a Lifetime | Young Delia Harmony | Episode: "The Night Before Christmas" |
| 2000–02 | Our Hero | Kale Stiglic | Lead role |
| 2001 | Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows | Dorothy Virginia "Jimmie" Gumm (adult) | TV miniseries |
| 2002 | Master Spy: The Robert Hanssen Story | Jane Hanssen | TV film |
| 2002 | Moville Mysteries | Beverly (voice) | Episode: "Curse of the Mommies" |
| 2002 | Salem Witch Trials | Marry Warren | TV film |
| 2003 | Blue Murder | Allison Barrow | Episode: "Ladykillers" |
| 2003 | Bliss | Marie | Episode: "Chastity" |
| 2003 | Miss Spider's Sunny Patch Kids | Eunice Earwig (voice) | TV film |
| 2003 | Missing | Vera | Episode: "Ties That Bind" |
| 2004 | Human Cargo | Helen Wade | TV miniseries |
| 2004–06 | This Is Wonderland | Alice De Raey | Main role |
| 2004–06 | Miss Spider's Sunny Patch Friends | Eunice Earwig (voice) | Recurring role |
| 2006 | CSI: Miami | Donna Hicks | Episode: "Come as You Are" |
| 2007 | Without a Trace | Nora Manning | Episode: "One and Only" |
| 2007 | Template:Sortname | Beth | Episodes: "Till Beth Do Us Part", "Who's Got Spirit?" |
| 2007 | I Me Wed | Amy | TV film |
| 2008 | Charlie & Me | Dr. Fran Gilford | TV film |
| 2008 | For the Love of Grace | Jen | TV film |
| 2008–17 | Heartland | Mackenzie Hutton | Episodes: "Corporate Cowgirls", "Divorce Horse", "Our Sons and Daughters" |
| 2009 | General Hospital | ADA Louise Addison | Recurring role |
| 2010–12 | Star Wars: The Clone Wars | Dr. Sionver Boll / Suu Lawquane / Various (voice) | Recurring role |
| 2011 | Flashpoint | Kerry McCormick | Episode: "Collateral Damage" |
| 2011 | NCIS | Kelsey Donner | Episode: "Dead Reflection" |
| 2012 | Castle | Roberta Cambridge | Episode: "Dial M For Mayor" |
| 2012 | CSI: NY | Rachel Moore | Episode: "Where There's Smoke" |
| 2013 | Monday Mornings | Beth Hostetler | Episodes: "Pilot", "Deus Ex Machina", "Forks Over Knives" |
| 2016–2020 | Better Call Saul | Paige Novick | Recurring role; 16 episodes |
| 2016 | Rosewood | Barbara Gaines | Episode: "Thorax, Thrombosis & Threesomes" |
| 2018 | The Fosters | Natalie | Episodes: "Mother's Day", "Giving Up The Ghost" |
| 2021 | Star Wars: The Bad Batch | Suu Lawquane (voice) | Episode: "Cut and Run" |
Video games
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Mass Effect 2 | Yeoman Kelly Chambers, Lia'Vael, Idenna Quarian | |
| 2010 | Kinect Adventures! | Amelia | English version |
| 2012 | Mass Effect 3 | Yeoman Kelly Chambers, additional voices | |
| 2012 | Guild Wars 2 | Valka | |
| 2013 | God of War: Ascension | Bliss Whore | |
| 2018 | Final Fantasy XV | Garuda (FFXIV version) | Final Fantasy XIV Collab |
References
External links
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Categories:
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- 21st-century Canadian actresses
- Actresses from Toronto
- Best Actress in a Drama Series Canadian Screen Award winners
- Canadian child actresses
- Canadian film actresses
- Canadian people of French descent
- Canadian people of Polish descent
- Canadian television actresses
- Canadian voice actresses
- Jewish Canadian actresses
- Living people
- National Theatre School of Canada alumni
- Year of birth missing (living people)