Tracey Birdsall (born July 6, 1963) is an American actress.

Biography

Birdsall was born in

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. and grew up in

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.An Exclusive Interview with Actress-Producer Tracey Birdsall-Smith
, Its Just Movies, by Sean Gerski She started performing as a young girl, on stage and in front of the camera. She recalls

"My mother drove me to the Gary Dance Studio for lessons constantly as far back as I can remember. She would sew my costumes, drive me to rehearsals, and support me in my shows. It was in my blood, and my fondest childhood memories were on stage."

As a teenager, she sang in choirs at local churches. After appearing in a Sunkist Soda commercial, she appeared in several other TV commercials while she attended acting classes and went to auditions. She appeared in the soap opera ''Loving'', hosted ''Million Dollar Showcase of Homes'' and was a special news reporter for

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Career highlights

For her performance in the science fiction film ''Rogue Warrior: Robot Fighter,'' Birdsall earned several awards, including the Female Action Performer of the Year Award at the Action on Film Festival, the Best Actress Jury Award from the West Coast Film Festival, and the Best Actress Jury Award from the Los Angeles Theatrical Release Awards Competition. She was nominated for Best Actress at the 50th Annual WorldFest Houston in 2017, for her role of Sienna. Further, in March 2019, she was honored with the Best Actress Award at the WeLink International Film Festival in New York City, in association with the United Nations and Women in Film. Birdsall has also appeared in the title character of the comedy feature ''Who's Jenna...?'', and in Season 2 of the Netflix comedy series ''I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson''. She co-wrote, produced and starred in the TV movie short ''Tick Tock'' in 2010. ''Tick Tock'' has appeared in several film festivals in the United States, Mexico and New Zealand, winning several awards: *BEST SHORT CINEMATOGRAPHY: Kent Film Festival, Conn. *AWARD OF MERIT, Short Film: Accolade Film Awards *AWARD OF MERIT, Best Leading Actress: Accolade Film Awards *THE GOLDEN PALM AWARD: Mexico International Film Festival *FINALIST: USA Film Festival In 2011, Birdsall, at age 48, was one of 10 finalists nationwide to make it into the

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Upcoming Projects

Birdsall's commitment to her craft continues with several exciting projects currently in post-production. She takes on the lead role in the time travel series ''The Time War'' (2023), the television series ''Age of Darkness,'' and the science fiction film ''Evolution War.'' Her versatility and dedication ensure that she remains a prominent figure in the entertainment industry. Birdsall is prepared to immerse audiences in the feature film ''Hotel Underground,'' where her portrayal of a kidnapped woman enduring mental torment and unraveling promises to be both gripping and intense.

Filmography

Film

Television

Writer/Producer

*''Tick Tock'' (short) – co-writer, producer (2010) *''I Might Even Love You'' – producer (1998)

Awards and honors

*Actress of the Year, United Nations Women in Film, 2019 *Female Action Performer of the Year, 2016, Action on Film Festival *Action on Film Festival, August 2010 – won for Best Actress in ''Tick Tock'' *Action on Film Festival, August 2014- Received Honorary Maverick Award *Action on Film Festival, August 2014- Won best ensemble cast in "Dawn of the Crescent Moon'' *Action on Film Festival, August 2014- won for Best comedy scene in ''Do you like your Balls?''

Personal life

Tracey Birdsall lives in

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. She flew relief missions to less accessible airports in Haiti following the

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. She has two daughters and one son.

References

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Birdsall, Tracey American film actresses American television actresses Film producers from California Actresses from Los Angeles 1963 births Living people People from Van Nuys, Los Angeles American women film producers 21st-century American women