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Karyn Dwyer
Birthday:
22 March 1975
Birth Name:
Karyn Elizabeth Dwyer
Height:
157 cm
Biography
Growing up, I was always doing theater. But for a short time I almost convinced myself I wanted to be a journalist...right after I saw Holly Hunter in "Broadcast News". Then I considered the FBI...right after I saw Jodi Foster in "Silence of the Lambs". When I finally told Mom I wanted to pursue acting as a career she didn't bat an eyelash. She just gave me ...
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Growing up, I was always doing theater. But for a short time I almost convinced myself I wanted to be a journalist...right after I saw Holly Hunter in "Broadcast News". Then I considered the FBI...right after I saw Jodi Foster in "Silence of the Lambs". When I finally told Mom I wanted to pursue acting as a career she didn't bat an eyelash. She just gave me a look that said, "Really? What was your first clue?"
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The other day a woman asked me, "Were you queer before you did 'Better Than Chocolate', or did you become queer for the part?" It's flattering that nobody believes I'm straight anymore. It tells me I must have done something right. But I am considering "coming out" as a straight woman.
The other day a woman asked me, "Were you queer before you did 'Better Than Chocolate', or did you become queer for the part?" It's flattering that nobody believes I'm straight anymore. It tells me I must have done something right. But I am considering "coming out" as a straight woman.
I never played dolls or house when I was growing up. I had 4 younger siblings so, naturally, I was busy staging musicals.
I never played dolls or house when I was growing up. I had 4 younger siblings so, naturally, I was busy staging musicals.
I knew I wanted to do Better Than Chocolate before I even read the script. When I heard Anne Wheeler was directing it, I knew it was going to be special.
I knew I wanted to do Better Than Chocolate before I even read the script. When I heard Anne Wheeler was directing it, I knew it was going to be special.
All my brothers were named after the Boston Bruins. Brad (Park), Barry (Beck), Paul (Hurley). I'm surprised they didn't call me Bobby.
All my brothers were named after the Boston Bruins. Brad (Park), Barry (Beck), Paul (Hurley). I'm surprised they didn't call me Bobby.
Your favorite role is always the one you're working on at that moment, but I will never forget the experience of working on "Better Than Chocolate". A lot of people write to me saying they could really relate to Maggie and that it had a really positive impact on their self-esteem and relationship with their mothers.
Your favorite role is always the one you're working on at that moment, but I will never forget the experience of working on "Better Than Chocolate". A lot of people write to me saying they could really relate to Maggie and that it had a really positive impact on their self-esteem and relationship with their mothers.
Karyn Dwyer
Karyn is best known for her starring role as Maggie in the cult hit independent film, Better Than Chocolate (1999). She was also in Superstar (1999), Sailor Moon (1995) starred in indie feature films such as The Right Way (2004), A Trip to the Island (2014), and Burning, Burning (2015) and many other film, TV, and theatrical productions. She created, produced, and starred in her one woman feminist show Bad Girls and Shit Mainlanders Say to Newfoundlanders (2013) and was honored to be included in The Newfoundland Herald's selection of Newfoundland icons (Yes, she eats a lot of fish). She co-created the web series _"First World Problems" with Albert Howell (2011)_, created a multimedia tapestry for her performance art piece at Nuit Blanche, created wearable art for movement and modern dance pieces, and finds joy banging on percussion instruments. Now she is fearlessly venturing into stand up comedy.
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