Stage and screen legends Peterson, Plummer up for ACTRA acting prizes

TORONTO – Stage and screen stars Christopher Plummer and Eric Peterson are among the nominees for acting prizes from Canada’s performers’ union.

The Toronto branch of the Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists picks the best male, female and voice performers at a gala bash on Feb. 25.

Plummer is up for his acclaimed turn as U.S. actor John Barrymore in the stage production of “Barrymore,” which was captured on film last year.

Peterson is nominated for his acclaimed revival of “Billy Bishop Goes to War,” which was adapted for TV and aired last year on CBC on Remembrance Day.

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They’re up against Cle Bennett of CTV’s crime drama “Flashpoint,” Shawn Doyle of the CBC-TV movie “John A: Birth of a Country” and Peter Outerbridge for his role in the TV movie.

Best actress nominees include Jayne Eastwood of the feature “Down the Road Again,” Jennifer Irwin and Tommie-Amber Pirie of the CBC-TV comedy “Michael: Tuesdays & Thursdays,” Amy Price-Francis of the Showcase drama “King” and Ellen Wong of “Silent Cargo.”

The best voice performers are: Stacey Depass of the animated Treehouse TV series “The Adventures of Chuck and Friends,” Robbie Fitzroy of Disney Junior’s “Stella and Sam,” Billy MacLellan of CBC Radio’s “Afghanada,” Rachel Marcus and Miles Johnson of “Stella and Sam,” and Miklos Perlus of YTV’s “Sidekick.”

Rick Mercer will be presented with ACTRA Toronto’s award of excellence, which recognizes an exceptional body of work and a commitment to advocacy on behalf of all performers.

ACTRA Toronto is the largest organization within ACTRA, representing more than 15,000 of its 21,000 English-language members.