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Jackie Burroughs is one of the most renowned and versatile actresses in Canada, having worked in every level of stage work ranging from avante-garde to off-Broadway characters to classical theater. Her ability to handle a wide variety of styles served her well when she broke into feature films during the late 1960s. In film she has played everything from aging spinsters to strong-voiced feminists from the early 1900s. During her long career, Burroughs has won every Canadian award for stage and screen possible.