Sally Gifford Explained

Sally Gifford Piper
Birth Name:Sally Gifford
Birth Date:1981 9, mf=yes
Birth Place:Toronto, Canada
Occupation:Actress, host
Years Active:1999–present

Sally Gifford Piper (born September 30, 1981), usually credited as Sally Gifford, is a Canadian or American actress. She hosted CBC Television's national children's show, The-X.[1] In 2013 she gained widespread attention for appearing in a viral video showing her appearance radically transformed by Photoshop.[2] In 2014 she appeared in Farmed and Dangerous, a four-part webisode comedy series.

Early life

Gifford was born on September 30, 1981. She attended high school at Northern Secondary School in Toronto.Gifford performed at Theatre Kingston and the Thousand Island Playhouse, while attending Queen's University.[3] Plays she performed on stage include Lions in the Streets (1999),[4] The River (2000),[5] Perfect Pie (2001),[6] and Hay Fever (2001).[7] [8] She attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City after graduating Queen’s.[3]

TV and film

In 2004, Gifford become the host of the CBC's The-X.[9] She was also selected to host the "Battle of the Mascots", a kids segment, that was part of CBC's coverage of the 2004 Grey Cup.[10]

In the 2005 she appeared with Michael Ironside in the short film On That Day about the horrors of war. She's also guest starred on various TV shows, including 1-800-Missing (2003), Radio Free Roscoe (2003), Street Time (2002), and G-Spot (2005).[11]

In 2007 she appeared as Marissa, in the One Way.[11] She was also one of 16 improvisational actors in the film subHysteria.[12]

Personal life

Gifford is married to Tim Piper, who directed the viral video featuring her.[2] He also served as one of the two creators, writers, and executive producers for Farmed and Dangerous,[13] which she appeared in.[14]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: How to compete with SpongeBob. Playback Online. June 4, 2014. January 31, 2005.
  2. Web site: Identity of 'Body Evolution' Model Revealed. ET Online. June 4, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20131112064514/http://www.etonline.com/news/140287_Identity_of_Body_Evolution_Model_Revealed/. November 12, 2013. November 1, 2013.
  3. Web site: Sally Gifford - The X. CBC.ca. June 4, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20041212052511/http://www.cbc.ca/programguide/personality/index.jsp?personality=Gifford,+Sally&program=The+X. December 12, 2004. 2004.
  4. News: Burliuk . Greg . Judith Thompson's Lion bites hard. June 4, 2014--> . Kingston Whig - Standard . October 16, 1999. whig4. 42. Sally Gifford is the only one with one part, as Isobel.
  5. News: Hilarity all over three-act Rover. June 4, 2014-->. Kingston Whig - Standard. November 10, 2000. 26.
  6. News: Burliuk. Greg. A small-town slice of life: Marmora the setting for Judith Thompson's new play, Perfect Pie. Kingston Whig - Standard. June 4, 2014-->. 26. January 25, 2001. Gillian Steeve and Sally Gifford play the youthful versions of the two..
  7. News: Wilson. Dorothy. Hay Fever infects Playhouse: Life isn't bliss for characters in classic Coward play. June 4, 2014--> . Kingston Whig - Standard. May 12, 2001. 38. Sally Gifford is sister Sorel Bliss..
  8. Web site: Meng. Connie. Hay Fever at 100 Islands Playhouse. https://web.archive.org/web/20040523224737/http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/arts/review010521.html. dead. May 23, 2004. North Country Public Radio. June 4, 2014. May 21, 2001.
  9. News: Clarke. James. CBC crew rolls into Rathtrevor Park. June 4, 2014-->. Parksville - Qualicum News. 1. Hosted by Anthony McLean and Sally Gifford,.
  10. News: Cleary. Martin. Grey Cup organizers haven't forgotten about the children. June 4, 2014-->. The Ottawa Citizen. November 16, 2004. B8. Hosts Sally Gifford, David Reale and Morgan Waters will present the Battle of the Mascots.
  11. Web site: Sally Gifford. IMDB. June 4, 2014.
  12. Web site: Using film for product placement in the US Hispanic market: subHysteria.. HispanicAd.com. March 27, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140608201408/http://hispanicad.com/blog/news-article/had/marketing/using-film-product-placement-us-hispanic-market-subhysteria . June 8, 2014. February 11, 2009.
  13. Web site: Keslassy. Elsa. MipTV: Chipotle And Piro Discuss The Making And Future Of 'Farmed And Dangerous'. Variety. June 4, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140412224823/http://variety.com/2014/digital/news/miptv-chipotle-and-piro-discuss-the-making-and-future-of-farmed-and-dangerous-2-1201156214/. April 12, 2014. April 12, 2014.
  14. Web site: Farmed and Dangerous (2013–) Full Cast & Crew. IMDB. June 4, 2014.

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