Marilyn Norry is a multifaceted Canadian actress, writer, and digital creator whose impressive career has spanned decades, encompassing a wide range of film, television, and theatre productions.
She has appeared in numerous notable productions, including The L Word, Flight 93, Stargate SG-1, Beyond the Black Rainbow, Little Women, and Jennifer's Body, showcasing her versatility and enduring presence in the entertainment industry.
Marilyn Norry's educational background includes a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre from York University, which she earned before commencing her acting career in Toronto and subsequently relocating to Vancouver in 1987.
Throughout her career, she has taken on a variety of complex characters, such as Heidi Holland in Wendy Wasserstein's The Heidi Chronicles and Hagar Shipley in the adaptation of Margaret Laurence's novel The Stone Angel.
In addition to her acting work, Marilyn Norry has also contributed as a writer, dramaturg, director, and teacher, immersing herself deeply in the creative process behind theatrical and screen productions.
She has also been involved in story editing for television and has served as president of Workshops in the Performing Arts, a nonprofit organization dedicated to master classes with international acting teachers.
Beyond her artistic work, Marilyn Norry is recognized for founding the My Mother's Story project, an initiative that encourages people to document and share the lives of their mothers to preserve women's history.
This project has evolved into a significant cultural movement, encompassing workshops, anthologies, and performances, which highlights the often-overlooked narratives of women's lives throughout the 20th century.
In 2010, she received the Lorena Gale Woman of Distinction Award from the Union of British Columbia Performers for her advocacy and contributions to elevating women's stories in the arts.
Today, Marilyn Norry continues to reside and work in Vancouver, British Columbia, balancing her roles as an actress, writer, and advocate for women's history and storytelling.
