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| Bette MacDonald | |
|---|---|
| Medium | Stand-up, television, film |
| Years active | 1984–present |
| Genres | Sketch comedy, satire |
| Spouse | Maynard Morrison |
| Website | www |
Bette MacDonald is a Canadian comedian, actress, and writer, best known for her comedic television series Rideau Hall.
A premier Atlantic Canadian comedian, she has been compared to Carol Burnett, John Candy and Bette Midler; described as a comic genius with impeccable timing, or as the Halifax Herald described: "To watch her is to be a deer caught in the headlights of comedic talent".
She is a winner of the Gemini Award.
MacDonald is married to fellow Maritime comedic writer and performer Maynard Morrison.
Credits
- 1984 – The Bay Boy – Nurse (as Betty MacDonald)
- 1999 – New Waterford Girl – Fry Cook #2
- 1999 – The Bette Show (TV series)
- 2001 – Lexx (TV series)
- 2001 – Liocracy (TV series)
- 1998–2001 – Made in Canada (TV series)
- 2002 – Rideau Hall – Regina Gallant
- 2003–2004 – Halifax Comedy Festival (TV mini-series)
- 2004 –Winnipeg Comedy Festival (TV series)
- 2012–2018 – Mr. D – Trudy Walsh
References
- Corporate Entertainment Bio, Bette MacDonald retrieved from on Jan 5, 2007
- "Tis the Season to take ARHS stage tonight". The Amherst Daily News. December 12, 2007. Archived from the original on July 23, 2012. Retrieved September 4, 2011.
- Farrell, David (October 28, 2015). "Diamonds & Annie Headed For NS Hall of Fame". FYIMusicNews. Retrieved November 12, 2020.
The $50 ticket event is to be hosted by Gemini Award winner Bette MacDonald and husband actor, comedian Maynard Morrison ...
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