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Julie Stewart
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Julie Anne Stewart
1967 Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1988–present |
| Known for | Sgt. Ali McCormick on Cold Squad |
| Spouse(s) | Jamie Stanley |
Julie Anne Stewart, born in 1967, is a talented Canadian actress and director. She has worked in many areas, including stage plays, movies, and TV shows. She is perhaps best known for her role as Sgt. Ali McCormick in the popular TV series Cold Squad.
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About Julie Stewart's Life
Julie Stewart was born in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. She studied acting at the National Theatre School of Canada in Montreal, Quebec. Today, she lives in Shelburne, Nova Scotia, with her husband, Jamie Stanley. Jamie is a music and sound producer.
Julie is also a big fan of sailing. She even competes in Albacore boat races. Her love for sailing was shown in a 2019 film called We Are Sailor People.
Julie Stewart's Acting Career
Julie Stewart started her acting journey at the Thousand Islands Playhouse in 1983. Her first TV role was in the CBC miniseries Chasing Rainbows. She played a character named Paula Ashley.
She has had important roles in other TV shows too. These include Rosemary Fletcher in North of 60 and Terri Knight-Kessler in The Border. In movies, she played Florence in Snow Cake (2006) and Ruth in Still Mine (2012).
Starring in Cold Squad
Julie Stewart's most famous role was Sgt. Ali McCormick in Cold Squad. This TV series was very popular. Besides acting in it, Julie also directed some episodes. She directed "The Nanny," "Back in the Day," and "Mr. Bad Example."
Stage Performances
Julie has performed in many plays on stage. She has worked with famous theaters like the Shaw Festival and the Manitoba Theatre Centre. Some of her stage roles include plays like The Miracle Worker and Pygmalion. She has performed in many different types of plays over the years.
Awards and Recognition
Julie Stewart has been nominated for many awards for her acting. She received eight Gemini Awards nominations. In 2002, she won a Gemini Award for "Best Performance by an Actress in a Continuing Leading Dramatic Role." This award was for her work as Sgt. Ali McCormick in Cold Squad. She also won a Leo Award in 2003 for the same role.
Julie Stewart's Filmography
This section lists the movies and TV shows Julie Stewart has been a part of.
Film Roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1993 | Letter from Francis | Claire | Short film |
| 2006 | Snow Cake | Florence | |
| 2008 | Loving Loretta | Loretta | Short film |
| 2012 | Still Mine | Ruth | |
| 2019 | We Are Sailor People | As herself | Documentary; also co-director, producer, writer, cinematographer |
Television Roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1988 | Chasing Rainbows | Paula Ashley | TV miniseries / 3 episodes |
| 1989 | Friday the 13th: The Series | Carissa | Episode: "Scarlet Cinema" |
| 1993 | Coming of Age | Heather | TV film |
| 1995 | Forever Knight | Dr. Dianna Linsman | Episode: "Near Death" |
| 1995 | Kung Fu: The Legend Continues | Megan | Episode: "Banker's Hours" |
| 1995–1996 | North of 60 | Rosemary Fletcher | Recurring role (12 episodes) |
| 1997 | Ekhaya: A Family Chronicle | Rosa | TV miniseries |
| 1997 | Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Heatwave | Janet Huntley | TV film |
| 1998 | The Garbage Picking Field Goal Kicking Philadelphia Phenomenon | Eagles recruiter | TV film |
| 1998–2005 | Cold Squad | Sgt. Ali McCormick | Main role (98 episodes) |
| 1999 | Royal Canadian Air Farce | Sgt. Ali McCormick | Episode: "31 December 1999" |
| 2002 | The Vicki Gabereau Show | As herself | 1 episode |
| 2002 | This Hour Has 22 Minutes | As herself | 1 episode |
| 2003 | Open Mike with Mike Bullard | As herself | 1 episode |
| 2004 | Corner Gas | Paint Store Clerk | Episode: "Grad '68" |
| 2004 | ReGenesis | Sarah Sandström | Episode: "Blackout" |
| 2005 | This Is Wonderland | Caitlin Flannery | 2 episodes |
| 2006 | The House Next Door | Anita | TV film |
| 2009–2010 | The Border | Terri Knight-Kessler | Recurring role (7 episodes) |
| 2010 | Cra$h & Burn | Fiona Grayson | Episode: "Closure" |
| 2011 | King | Vicky Nolan | Episode: "Cameron Bell" |
Director Credits
| Year | Title | Notes |
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| 2001 | Cold Squad | Episode: The Nanny |
| 2002 | Cold Squad | Episode: Back in the Day |
| 2005 | Cold Squad | Episode: Mr. Bad Example |
Awards and Nominations
Julie Stewart has been recognized with several awards and nominations for her acting work.
| Year | Award | Category | Film/Television | Result | Ref |
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| 1994 | Gemini Award | Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Program or Mini-Series | Letter From Francis | Nominated | |
| 1997 | Gemini Award | Best Performance by an Actress in a Guest Role Dramatic Series | North of 60 for "Arrival and Departure" | Nominated | |
| 1998 | Gemini Award | Best Performance by an Actress in a Continuing Leading Dramatic Role | Cold Squad for "Amanda Millerd" | Nominated | |
| 2000 | Gemini Award | Best Performance by an Actress in a Continuing Leading Dramatic Role | Cold Squad | Nominated | |
| 2001 | Gemini Award | Best Performance by an Actress in a Continuing Leading Dramatic Role | Cold Squad for "Loose Ends, Part 2" | Nominated | |
| 2002 | Gemini Award | Best Performance by an Actress in a Continuing Leading Dramatic Role | Cold Squad | Won | |
| Leo Award | Best Lead Performance By A Female in a Dramatic Series | Cold Squad for "Ambleton" | Nominated | ||
| 2003 | Gemini Award | Best Performance by an Actress in a Continuing Leading Dramatic Role | Cold Squad | Nominated | |
| Leo Award | Best Lead Performance By A Female in a Dramatic Series | Cold Squad for "Survivor" | Won | ||
| 2005 | Gemini Award | Best Performance by an Actress in a Continuing Leading Dramatic Role | Cold Squad for "And the Fury" | Nominated |
