Susan Leblanc
Susan Leblanc (born 1973)[1] is a Canadian politician and actor who was elected to the Nova Scotia House of Assembly in the 2017 provincial election. A member of the Nova Scotia New Democratic Party, she represents the electoral district of Dartmouth North.[2]
Susan Leblanc  | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly for Dartmouth North  | |
| Assumed office  May 30, 2017  | |
| Preceded by | Joanne Bernard | 
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1973 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada  | 
| Political party | New Democratic Party | 
| Occupation | Actor, artistic director | 
Early life and education
    
Leblanc was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba but grew up in Prospect Bay, Nova Scotia. She graduated from University of King's College in 1998 with a bachelor of arts (honours) in theatre and acting.[3]
Career
    
For 20 years, Leblanc was an actor on stage and film, most notably as one of the leading members and the artistic director of the Zuppa Theatre Company.[4] In her film career, she was also known as Susan Leblanc-Crawford.
Filmography
    
    Film
    
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | 
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | The Lighter Game | Cara | Short | 
| 2004 | Table Dancer | Short | |
| 2005 | The Heavy Breather | Leslie - Script Supervisor/Hailey - T.A.D. | Short | 
| 2012 | Blackbird | Court Clerk | 
Television
    
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | 
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | A Town Without Christmas | Local Parent | TV movie | 
| 2003 | Shattered City: The Halifax Explosion | Head Nurse | TV mini-series | 
| 2005 | Ambulance Girl | Fan at Bus | TV movie | 
| 2008 | The Memory Keeper's Daughter | Lee | TV movie | 
| 2013 | Forgive Me | Marguerite-Corrine | TV series | 
| 2013 | Haven | Haven Cop | TV series | 
References
    
- The Legislative Assembly of Nova Scotia: a biographical directory from 1984 to the Present: Leblanc, Susan, page 146 Nova Scotia Legislature
 - "Nova Scotia election: NDP Susan Leblanc unseats Liberal Joanne Bernard in Dartmouth North". Global News, May 30, 2017.
 - Co-Artistic Directors
 - About Susan Leblanc
 
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