# Naomi Snieckus

Naomi Snieckus Whitaker (born February 24, 1974) is a Canadian actress, best known for her regular television role as Bobbi in Mr. D and her appearance as Nina in Saw 3D. She is also a podcast host.

## Career

An alumna of the Second City's Toronto company, she later formed the improvisational comedy troupes National Theatre of the World with Ron Pederson and Matt Baram, and Impromptu Splendor with Pederson, Baram and Kayla Lorette. She also acted extensively in guest appearances on television series, as well as extensive work in commercials, until her roles in Saw 3D and Mr. D.
From 2011 to 2014 she co-produced a webseries called The Casting Room.
In 2014, she appeared as a lead character in the film Two 4 One. In 2015, she and Baram, to whom she is now married, created an improv duo show called Baram & Snieckus: You & Me.
Snieckus is also the host of a podcast entitled Firecracker Department, in which she interviews female and non-binary artists, working across a variety of media. Subsequently, an international online community has been developed, which she also leads, in which members empower each other to take creative action through education and positive support.

## Filmography
### Film

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1994 | 1994 | Weather Girl | |
| 2010 | Saw 3D | Nina | |
| 2012 | The Samaritan | Waitress | Uncredited |
| 2012 | Cold Blooded | Dispatcher | Voice |
| 2012 | The Barrens | Monica | |
| 2014 | Two 4 One | Miriam | |
| 2015 | The Steps | Ellen | |
| 2017 | Kiss and Cry | Sophie Wexner | |
| 2017 | Love of My Life | Lorna | |
| 2019 | Canadian Strain | Judy | |
| 2020 | Work It | Maria Ackerman | |

### Television

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2001 | The Immortal | Thelma | Episode: "The Asylum" |
| 2002 | The Dead Zone | Melanie Romano | Episode: "The Siege" |
| 2003 | Train 48 | Victoria | Episode: "1.13" |
| 2005 | ReGenesis | Angela Webb | Episode: "The Source" |
| 2006 | Cradle of Lies | Betty | Television film |
| 2006 | The Road to Christmas | Rose | Television film |
| 2007 | Love You to Death | Nurse | Episode: "The Clown Case" |
| 2008 | Degrassi: The Next Generation | Store Manager | Episode: "Got My Mind Set On You" |
| 2008 | The Border | Receptionist | Episode: "Got My Mind Set On You" |
| 2009 | The Jon Dore Television Show | Woman | Episode: "Jon Fights Violence" |
| 2007–2009 | Da Kink in My Hair | — | 2 episodes |
| 2009 | Being Erica | Vair | Episode: "What Goes Up Must Come Down" |
| 2010 | Little Mosque on the Prairie | Dance Teacher | Episode: "A Lease Too Far" |
| 2009–2010 | The Ron James Show | — | 6 episodes |
| 2010 | Lost Girl | Talent Agent | Episode: "Fae Day" |
| 2010 | The Dating Guy | Amanda (voice) | Episode: "Weekend at Booyah's" |
| 2011 | Skins | Mary | Episode: "Chris" |
| 2010–2013 | Wingin' It | Mildred Stern | 7 Episodes |
| 2016 | The Swap | Coach Carol | Television film |
| 2018 | Zombies | Principal Lee | Television film |
| 2020 | Zombies 2 | Principal Lee | Television film |
| 2020 | Locked in Love | Andrea | Episode: "Chapter One" |
| 2020 | Ollie's Pack | June | 2 episodes |
| 2021 | Day Players | Casting Associate | Episode: "Audition Preparation" |
| 2022 | Zombies 3 | Principal Lee | Television film |
| 2024–present | Zombies: The Re-Animated Series | Principal Lee (voice) | Recurring cast |

## Awards

| Year | Title | Result |
| 2010 | Canadian Comedy Award for Best Female Improviser | Won |
| 2012 | Canadian Comedy Award for Best Performance by a Female – Television | Nominated |
| 2012 | Canadian Comedy Award for Best Web Series | Won |
| 2013 | Canadian Comedy Award for Best Performance by a Female – Television | Won |
| 2013 | ACTRA Award for Outstanding Performance – Female | Nominated |
| 2015 | ACTRA Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Supporting Role or Guest Role in a Comedic Series | Nominated |
| 2016 | ACTRA Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Supporting Role or Guest Role in a Comedic Series | Nominated |
| 2017 | ACTRA Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Supporting Role or Guest Role in a Comedic Series | Nominated |
| 2018 | ACTRA Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Supporting Role or Guest Role in a Comedic Series | Nominated |