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 (born September 7, 1981) is a Scottish actress, director, and writer. She is known for creating and starring in her own movies. One of her most famous films is Good ..., which was shown at the famous Sundance Film Festival.
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Early Life and School
Marianna Palka was born in Glasgow, Scotland. Her parents were immigrants from Poland. When she was 17 years old, she moved to New York City. There, she studied acting at the Atlantic Theater Company.
Career in Movies and TV
Palka has had a busy career in the film industry. She often takes on many roles at once, like writing, directing, and acting in the same project.
Directing and Writing
In 2008, Palka wrote, directed, and starred in the movie Good .... The film was a big success and competed for an award at the Sundance Film Festival. It also starred actors like Jason Ritter and Martin Starr. A major newspaper, The New York Times, praised the movie for its great acting.
In 2017, Palka directed another movie she wrote, called .... The film is based on a true story about a mother who starts acting like a dog after a very difficult time. It was shown at film festivals all over the world. She also directed the movie EGG, which starred Christina Hendricks and Anna Camp.
Acting Roles
As an actress, Palka has appeared in many films and TV shows. She had a role in the movie Neds and made a guest appearance on the HBO show Girls.
From 2017 to 2019, she played Reggie 'Vicky the Viking' Walsh in the popular Netflix series G.L.O.W.. The show is about a group of women who become professional wrestlers in the 1980s.
The Lion's Mouth Opens
In 2014, Palka was the subject of an HBO documentary called The Lion's Mouth Opens. The film follows her journey as she learns if she has the gene for Huntington's disease. This is a condition passed down in families that affects the brain over time. The documentary was nominated for a major award called an Emmy Award.
Theatre Work
Besides movies and TV, Palka has also performed on stage. In 2010, she was in a play called Love, Loss, and What I Wore in Los Angeles. She has also acted in other plays, including Dublin Carol and The Lonesome West.
Personal Life
From 1999 to 2013, Marianna Palka was in a relationship with actor Jason Ritter.
Awards and Recognition
Palka has been recognized for her work in film. Here are some of her awards and nominations:
- 2008: Nominated for the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival for Good ...
- 2008: Won the New Director's Award at the Edinburgh International Film Festival for Good ...
- 2010: Received the Alfred P. Sloan Award at the Sundance Film Festival
- 2016: Nominated for an Emmy Award for the documentary The Lion's Mouth Opens
- 2017: Won the Best Screenplay award at the Fantasia Film Festival for ...
Notable Works
Here is a short list of some of Marianna Palka's most well-known projects.
As Creator
- Good ... (2008) – Star, director, and writer
- The Lion's Mouth Opens (2014) – Star, producer, and writer of this documentary
- ... (2017) – Star, director, and writer
- Egg (2018) – Director
As Actor
- Neds (2010) – as Aunt Beth
- Girls (2016) – as Minerva
- GLOW (2017–2019) – as Reggie Walsh
- Good Omens (2019) – as Frannie
See also
In Spanish: Marianna Palka para niños
