Marianna Palka facts for kids
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Marianna Palka
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Palka in 2019
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Marianna Bronislawa Barbara Palka
7 September 1981 Glasgow, Scotland
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| Occupation | Actress, producer, director, screenwriter |
| Years active | 2001–present |
Marianna Palka is a talented Scottish actress, producer, director, and writer. She is well-known for writing, directing, and starring in the film Good Dick. This movie was shown at the famous Sundance Film Festival.
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Early Life and Learning
Marianna Palka was born in Glasgow, Scotland. When she was 17 years old, she moved to New York City. There, she studied acting at the Atlantic Theater Company.
Her Career in Film and TV
Marianna Palka has done many things in the entertainment world. She is known for her work both in front of and behind the camera.
Directing and Writing
Palka wrote, directed, and starred in her film Good Dick. This movie was part of the Dramatic Competition at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival. Critics liked the film, saying it had "exceptional acting."
She returned to the 2010 Sundance Film Festival as a special judge. In 2017, Palka directed another movie called EGG. This film starred well-known actresses like Christina Hendricks and Anna Camp. She also directed the film Collection in 2021.
Acting Roles
Marianna Palka has acted in many films and TV shows.
- She appeared in Peter Mullan's film Neds.
- She was also in Jeremiah Jones' Restive.
- In 2016, she had a small role in the HBO series Girls. She played Jessa's sister.
- From 2017 to 2019, Palka played Reggie 'Vicky the Viking' Walsh in the Netflix series GLOW. This show was about a women's wrestling team.
- She also appeared in the TV series Good Omens in 2019.
Producing Documentaries
In 2014, Palka produced a documentary for HBO called The Lion's Mouth Opens. This film was about her personal journey. It explored her finding out about a genetic condition. The documentary was nominated for an Emmy Award. It was also considered for an Academy Award nomination.
Theatre Performances
Marianna Palka has also performed on stage.
- In 2010, she was in Love, Loss, and What I Wore in Los Angeles.
- She performed in a reading of The Good Soldier in Santa Barbara in 2012.
- Palka also acted in The Lonesome West and Dublin Carol in Los Angeles.
Awards and Nominations
Marianna Palka has received several awards and nominations for her work.
- 2008: Nominated for the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival for Good Dick.
- 2008: Won the New Director's Award at the Edinburgh International Film Festival for Good Dick.
- 2010: Received the Alfred P. Sloan Award at the Sundance Film Festival.
- 2016: Nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Short Documentary for The Lion's Mouth Opens.
See also
In Spanish: Marianna Palka para niños
