Tedde Moore (born April 11, 1947) is a retired Canadian

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, script editor, creative consultant and acting instructor.

Early life

Tedde Moore is the daughter of Darwina (née Faessler) and actor and cultural icon

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, the granddaughter of Canadian theatre legend Dora Mavor Moore, and the great-granddaughter of Scottish-born economist

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. She attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, England and graduated in 1967 with the Principal's Medal of Honor.

Career

Upon leaving RADA, she returned to Canada to star opposite Christopher Walken in the Stratford Festival's production of

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. Moore is best known for playing Miss Shields in the 1983 film ''

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''. She reprised her role in the 1994 film ''

My Summer Story ''My Summer Story'' (originally released in theaters as ''It Runs in the Family'') is a 1994 American comedy film directed by Bob Clark that serves as a sequel to his 1983 film ''A Christmas Story''. Like the previous film, it is based on semi-a ...

'' and is the only actor to have appeared in both films. Her film credits include '' Second Wind'' (1976), ''

Murder by Decree ''Murder by Decree'' is a 1979 mystery thriller film directed by Bob Clark. It features the Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson characters created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, who are embroiled in the investigation surrounding the real-life 1 ...

'' (1979), '' Overnight'' (1985), and ''

Down the Road Again ''Down the Road Again'' is a 2011 Canadian drama film written and directed by Donald Shebib. The film is the sequel to Shebib's 1970 film ''Goin' Down the Road''. Plot Forty years after the events of ''Goin' Down the Road'', Joey has died in V ...

'' (2011). In 2011, Moore starred as Mrs. Claus in the TV movie '' Mistletoe over Manhattan'' and as Nanny Shaw in the mini-series '' The Kennedys''.

Personal life

Moore and her life partner, filmmaker

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, have two children — Noah and Suzanna — along with Moore's daughter, Zoë, from an earlier relationship with actor Patrick Christopher Carter. Moore also raised a foster daughter, Chaunce Drury. Zoë is a writer/producer and Suzanna is a teacher. Noah, better known as 40, is the music engineer, producer, for the recording artist

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. Moore has five grandchildren.

Filmography

Film

Television

Awards

In 1976, Moore won Best Supporting Actress for her role as Paula in the film '' Second Wind'' at the

27th Canadian Film Awards The 27th Canadian Film Awards were held on October 24, 1976 to honour achievements in Canadian film. The ceremony was hosted by Lorne Greene, and was held at the conclusion of the inaugural 1976 Festival of Festivals. Due to ongoing issues with ...

. In 1984, Moore was nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Miss Shields in the film ''

'' at the

5th Genie Awards The 5th Genie Awards were presented on March 21, 1984, to honour films released in 1983. This year's entries numbered 15 features, 14 theatrical shorts and 5 theatrical documentaries."11 nominations for Chapdelaine in Genie race". ''The Globe and ...

. In 2001, Moore won the Dora Mavor Moore Best Actress Award for her performance on stage in The Walls of Africa.

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