The Newsroom

Cast & Crew

Cast & Crew

Series Directed by

Ken Finkleman
(31 episodes, 1996-2005)
Daniel J. Murphy
(1 episode, 2004)

Series Writing Credits

Ken Finkleman
(creator) (32 episodes, 1996-2005)
Ken Finkleman
(written by) (32 episodes, 1996-2005)
George F. Walker
(story consultant) (4 episodes, 1997)

Series Cast

Ken Finkleman
 George Findlay 32 episodes, 1996-2005
Peter Keleghan
 Jim Walcott 29 episodes, 1996-2005
Karen Hines
 Karen 25 episodes, 1997-2005
Matt Watts
 Matt 19 episodes, 2003-2005
Douglas Bell
 Allen 18 episodes, 2003-2005
Mark Farrell
 Mark 13 episodes, 1996-1997
Jody Racicot
 Alex 13 episodes, 2003-2004
Tanya Allen
 Audrey 13 episodes, 1996-1997
Holly Lewis
 Claire 11 episodes, 2003-2004
Jeremy Hotz
 Jeremy 8 episodes, 1996-2005
Pamela Sinha
 Rani 6 episodes, 1996
Kristin Booth
 Nora 6 episodes, 2005
Nancy Beatty
 Nancy 5 episodes, 1997
Shaughnessy Bishop-Stall
 Jason 5 episodes, 2005
Sarah Strange
 Susan Murdoch 5 episodes, 2005
Julie Khaner
 Sidney Dernhoff 5 episodes, 1996
David Huband
 Bruce 5 episodes, 1996-1997
Bill Casselman
 Bill 5 episodes, 1996-1997
Elisa Moolecherry
 Gillian Soros / ... 5 episodes, 1996-1997
Kate Trotter
 George's Boss 4 episodes, 2003-2004
Alberta Watson
 Susan 4 episodes, 2004
Lisa Ryder
 Kris 4 episodes, 1996
Tim Rykert
 The Agent / ... 4 episodes, 1996-1997
Jason Blicker
 Shane / ... 3 episodes, 1996-2003
Kay Valley
 Sandra 2 episodes, 1996
Sarah Neville
 Receptionist 2 episodes, 1997
David Gale
 David Ross / ... 2 episodes, 1996-1997
Les Porter
 Max Cavell 2 episodes, 2003-2005
Jennifer Baxter
 Kelly 2 episodes, 2005
Jeffrey R. Smith
 Michael 2 episodes, 2003
R.D. Reid
 Doctor Nelson 2 episodes, 1997-2005
Henry Alessandroni
 Aide 2 episodes, 1997
Linda McQuaig
 Self 2 episodes, 1996-1997
Clare Coulter
 George's Mother 2 episodes, 1997
Jan Filips
 The Lawyer 2 episodes, 1997
Hugh Segal
 Self 2 episodes, 1996-1997
Michael McMurtry
 Editor 1 episode, 1997
Deborah Tennant
 George's Psychiatrist 1 episode, 2003
Timm Zemanek
 Allan 1 episode, 1997
Alon Nashman
 Music Technician 1 episode, 1997
Adam Greydon Reid
 Brad 1 episode, 2003
Matt Gordon
 Jim's Agent 1 episode, 2003
Robert Bockstael
 TV Executive 1 episode, 2003
Naomi Klein
 Self 1 episode, 2003
John Boylan
 Jim's Literary Agent 1 episode, 2003
Joanne Kelly
 George's Hallucination 1 episode, 2004
Yasin Sheikh
 Tape Guy 1 episode, 2004
Amanda Tapping
 Lindsay Ward 1 episode, 1996
Carl Marotte
 Cynthia Dale's Agent 1 episode, 1996
Dan Redican
 Documentary Director 1 episode, 1996
Mike Wilmot
 Campaign Car Driver 1 episode, 1997
Wayne Flemming
 Nancy's Husband 1 episode, 1997
Laura Catalano
 Patricia 1 episode, 2003
Tom McCamus
 Bob Daniels 1 episode, 2003
Judah Katz
 Michael Silver 1 episode, 2003
Marvin Kaye
 Bookie 1 episode, 2003
Colette Stevenson
 Dr. Julia Fielding 1 episode, 2003
Robert Verlaque
 President Brady-Zeigler Advertising 1 episode, 2004
Andrew Sabiston
 Edward-Davies Publishing 1 episode, 2004
Duane Murray
 Tom, Network Lawyer 1 episode, 2004
Mung-Ling Tsui
 Martha's Café Cashier 1 episode, 2004
Kerry McPherson
 Lawyer 1 episode, 2004
Dina Pino
 Sandy 1 episode, 2004
Kim Bourne
 Lingerie Saleswoman 1 episode, 2004
Kim Huffman
 Animated - Dream Woman 1 episode, 2005
David Macniven
 Landscape Guy 1 episode, 2005
Lee MacDougall
 Rick - Professor 1 episode, 2005
Rick Salutin
 Rick Salutin 1 episode, 2005
Jennifer Copping
 Shane's Ex-girlfriend 1 episode, 1996
Linda Kash
 Adelle Grossman 1 episode, 1997
Michael Therriault
 Mail Guy 1 episode, 1997
Sook-Yin Lee
 Building Services Coordinating Secretary 1 episode, 1997
Damon Runyan
 Steve 1 episode, 2003
Krista Sutton
 Morning Talk Show Co-Host 1 episode, 2003
Victor A. Young
 Howard, Brad's Father 1 episode, 2003
Sarah-Maude Campbell
 Mrs. Silver 1 episode, 2003
Richard Waugh
 OCD Psychiatrist 1 episode, 2004
Paul Essiembre
 Reporter from George's Hometown 1 episode, 2004
Raven Dauda
 Thai Place Customer #2 1 episode, 2004
Natalie Radford
 Network Psychologist 1 episode, 2004
Greg Ellwand
 Police Officer 1 episode, 2004
Darren Hynes
 Tow Truck Driver 1 episode, 2004
Dean Armstrong
 Bob Walker 1 episode, 2005
Krysta Carter
 Lolita 1 episode, 2005
Nadia Capone
 Jeremy's Lawyer 1 episode, 2005
Elizabeth Beeler
 Betty Cavell 1 episode, 2005
Raoul Bhaneja
 Vijay 1 episode, 1996
Larissa Laskin
 Agent #2 1 episode, 1996
Boyd Banks
 Parking Guy 1 episode, 1997
Alison Sealy-Smith
 Globe Reporter #1 1 episode, 1997
Don Dickinson
 Paul Tinsley 1 episode, 1997
Russell Yuen
 Jim's U.S. Boss 1 episode, 2003
Lynne Cormack
 Brad's Mother 1 episode, 2003
Sabrina Reeves
 Entertainment TV Host 1 episode, 2003
Asim Wali
 Javad 1 episode, 2003
Niki Landau
 Chandra Berman 1 episode, 2003
Gary Brennan
 Network Lawyer 1 episode, 2004
Tony Nardi
 Patrick 1 episode, 2004
Marie V. Cruz
 Thai Place Cashier 1 episode, 2004
Elizabeth Harpur
 Network News Hairstylist 1 episode, 2004
Jay 'Mad Dog' Michaels
 Audio Level Checker 1 episode, 2004
Amanda Brugel
 Nurse 1 episode, 2005
Doug Lennox
 Conrad Scott 1 episode, 2005
Philip Craig
 George's Lawyer 1 episode, 2005
David Clement
 Jim's Guidance Teacher 1 episode, 2005
Bruce Vavrina
 Ted - Handicapped Person 1 episode, 2005
Joe Pingue
 Security 1 episode, 1996
Sam Moses
 Rani's Father 1 episode, 1996
Angela Gei
 M.P.P. from Hell 1 episode, 1996
Beatriz Pizano
 Muffin Shop Worker 1 episode, 1996
Darcy Dunlop
 Research Assistant Applicant 1 episode, 1996
David Cronenberg
 David Cronenberg 1 episode, 1997
Angelo Mosca
 Self 1 episode, 1997
Inna Korobkina
 Russian Saleswoman 1 episode, 2003
Miku Graham
 Restaurant Hostess 1 episode, 2003
Kevin Frank
 Morning Talk Show Chef 1 episode, 2003
Alan Van Sprang
 George's Replacement 1 episode, 2004
J.C. Kenny
 Radio Morning Show Host 1 episode, 2004
Neil Girvan
 Thai Place's Lawyer Customer 1 episode, 2004
Irene Lopez Kuchilan
 Cleaner 1 episode, 2004
Jodie Dowdall
 Hot Girl 1 episode, 2005
David Fraser
 Rocket Burger Executive 1 episode, 2005
Michael Gabriel
 Matt's Lawyer 1 episode, 2005
Ron Gabriel
 Ted's Lawyer 1 episode, 2005
Tracy Shreve
 Tanique 1 episode, 1996
Danielle Brett
 Public Relations Woman 1 episode, 1996
Mishu Vellani
 Rani's Sister 1 episode, 1996
George Seremba
 Dr. Lipsoya 1 episode, 1996
Guylaine St-Onge
 Lise Leger 1 episode, 1997
Eddie Shack
 Self 1 episode, 1997
John Haslett Cuff
 Self 1 episode, 1997
Tyrone Benskin
 Mr. Taylor 1 episode, 2003
Paul Miller
 Manager 1 episode, 2003
Pedro Salvín
 Chavez, Mexican Doctor 1 episode, 2003
Colm Feore
 David 1 episode, 2004
Richard Tse
 Trevor Lee 1 episode, 2004
Natacha La Ferriere
 Creative Consultant 1 episode, 2004
Ross Mckenzie
 Bartender 1 episode, 2004
Jonathan Whittaker
 Network Lawyer 1 episode, 2005
Marvin Karon
 Allen's Lawyer 1 episode, 2005
Alex Appel
 Woman from Children's Programming 1 episode, 1996
Brittaney Bennett
 Prostitute 1 episode, 1996
Susan Coyne
 Globe Reporter #2 1 episode, 1997
Alex Gonzales
 Self 1 episode, 1997
Philippa Domville
 Lesbian Lover 1 episode, 2003
Diego Fuentes
 Bellboy 1 episode, 2003
Matt Baram
 Mail Guy 1 episode, 2004
Sanjay Talwar
 Pharmacist 1 episode, 2004
Shel Goldstein
 JoJo's Owner 1 episode, 2004
Philip Shepherd
 Rick Salutin's Lawyer 1 episode, 2005
Rolando Alvarez Giacoman
 Cafeteria Manager 1 episode, 1996
Daniel Richler
 Self 1 episode, 1996
Robyn Stevan
 Globe Reporter #3 1 episode, 1997
Jack Newman
 JoJo's Owner 1 episode, 2004
Christina Cox
 Prostitute in Limo 1 episode, 1996
Sandra McCurdy
 Woman on the Elevator 1 episode, 1996
Albert Schultz
 Jay Scher 1 episode, 1997
Tom Stade
 Sean 1 episode, 1997
Shauna MacDonald
 Yvonne 1 episode, 2003
Catherine Fitch
 Replacement Producer 1 episode, 2004
Cynthia Dale
 Self 1 episode, 1996
A.C. Peterson
 Bus Driver 1 episode, 2003
Victoria Snow
 Heather Campbell 1 episode, 1997
Gwynyth Walsh
 George's Ex-Wife 1 episode, 1997
Gary Pearson
 Doctor 1 episode, 1997
Pamela Wallin
 Self 1 episode, 1997
Jeffrey Simpson
 Self 1 episode, 1997
Bob Rae
 Self 1 episode, 1997
Stephen Lewis
 Self 1 episode, 1997
Sherry Hilliard
 Girlfriend 1 episode, 1997
Cathleen Rootsaert
 Comedian 1 episode, 2004
Babak Haleky
 Foreign disco-mat 1 episode, 2005
Shawn Goldberg
 Editor 1 episode, 2005

Series Produced by

Ken Finkleman
executive producer (32 episodes, 1996-2005)
Jan Peter Meyboom
producer / executive producer (32 episodes, 1996-2005)
Emanuele 'Manny' Danelon
line producer (13 episodes, 2003-2004)
Daniel J. Murphy
line producer (7 episodes, 1997)
Colin Brunton
line producer (6 episodes, 2005)
Julia Dault
associate producer (6 episodes, 2005)
Scott McEwen
associate producer (6 episodes, 2005)
Jake Werner
technical producer (1 episode, 1997)

Series Music by

Sid Robinovitch
(1 episode, 1997)

Series Cinematography by

Joan Hutton
(2 episodes, 1997-2003)

Series Editing by

Allan Novak
(13 episodes, 1996-1997)
David Wharnsby
(1 episode, 2003)
Branko Vasovic
(unknown episodes)

Series Casting By

Robin D. Cook
(1 episode, 1997)

Series Production Design by

Arthur Herriott
(1 episode, 1997)

Series Art Direction by

Catherine Basaraba
(1 episode, 1997)
Oleg M. Savytski
(1 episode, 2003)

Series Set Decoration by

Romke DeVos
(1 episode, 1997)

Series Costume Design by

Michael Harris
(1 episode, 1997)
Jenifur Jarvis
(unknown episodes)

Series Makeup Department

Julia Carter
makeup department head (6 episodes, 2005)
Anita Miles
hair stylist (1 episode, 1997)
Sandi Sokol
makeup artist (1 episode, 1997)

Series Production Management

Emanuele 'Manny' Danelon
production manager (13 episodes, 2003-2004)
Paul Ackerley
post-production supervisor (6 episodes, 1996)
Jan Dutton
post-production supervisor (1 episode, 1997)
Dee Gilchrist
production executive (1 episode, 1997)
Candice Tidy
production manager (1 episode, 1997)
Colin Brunton
production manager (unknown episodes)

Series Second Unit Director or Assistant Director

Matt West
third assistant director (19 episodes, 2003-2005)
Kristie Sills
second assistant director (11 episodes, 2003-2004)
Alan McKenna
second assistant director (6 episodes, 2005)
Riel Stone
trainee assistant director (2 episodes, 2004-2005)
Jesse Benjamin Bochner
fourth assistant director (1 episode, 1997)
Avra Fein
third assistant director (1 episode, 1997)
Daniel J. Murphy
assistant director (1 episode, 1997)
Mark Pancer
second assistant director (1 episode, 1997)
Susan Woodward
second first assistant director (1 episode, 1997)

Series Art Department

Malcolm Byard
set dresser (7 episodes, 1996-1997)
Garry Honcharuk
property master (6 episodes, 2003)
Tamara Andrews
scenic painter (6 episodes, 2005)
Christian Huffman
graphics designer (6 episodes, 2005)
Tony Botelho
design coordinator (1 episode, 1997)
Jodi Boyer
graphics (1 episode, 1997)
Dominic Bradshaw
scenic art crew leader (1 episode, 1997)
Jeff Essery
graphics (1 episode, 1997)
Douglas Jones
props master (1 episode, 1997)
Marshall Kaus
construction crew leader (1 episode, 1997)
Brad Lemee
props master (1 episode, 1997)
Gerry O'Hanley
staging crewleader (1 episode, 1997)

Series Sound Department

Allan Fung
supervising sound editor (19 episodes, 2003-2005)
Martin Lee
re-recording mixer / post audio engineer (12 episodes, 1997-2004)
Roman Alexander Buchok
boom operator (9 episodes, 2003-2004)
Steve Hammond
foley artist (6 episodes, 2005)
Brad Thornton
re-recording mixer (4 episodes, 2005)
Kelly Brown
boom operator (1 episode, 1997)
Scott Chappel
sound recordist (1 episode, 1997)
Brian Newby
sound recordist (1 episode, 1997)
Brian Whitty
boom operator (1 episode, 1997)
Greg Hannas
sound assistant (unknown episodes)
Erik Culp
foley mixer (unknown episodes)
David Yonson
adr recordist (unknown episodes)

Series Special Effects by

Jon Davis
special effects key (6 episodes, 2005)
Derek Liscoumb
special effects coordinator (6 episodes, 2005)
Tim McElcheran
special effects (1 episode, 1997)
Greg Zajac
lip sync (1 episode, 2005)
Brock Jolliffe
special effects (unknown episodes)

Series Visual Effects by

Karin Bechtel-Staley
digital artist / digital compositor (1 episode, 2005)

Series Camera and Electrical Department

David Gibbons
gaffer (15 episodes, 2003-2005)
Peter Battistone
camera assistant (1 episode, 1997)
Martin Devenyi
lighting assistant (1 episode, 1997)
Chris Germanakos
lighting director (1 episode, 1997)
Parth Jadon
lighting assistant (1 episode, 1997)
Rick Lyon
dolly grip (1 episode, 1997)
Robert Stos
lighting assistant (1 episode, 1997)
Adam Jeffery
second assistant camera (1 episode, 2004)
Max Armstrong
camera trainee (unknown episodes)
Tim Barg
rigging gaffer (unknown episodes)
Alex Jordan
lighting technician (unknown episodes)
Gerry O'Hanley
key grip (unknown episodes)
Brooke Palmer
still photographer (unknown episodes)

Series Animation Department

Craig Drikis Barnikis
animation editor (1 episode, 2005)
Ken Cunningham
animation director (1 episode, 2005)
Sean Wickett
animation & character design (1 episode, 2005)

Series Casting Department

Nike Abbott
casting assistant (1 episode, 1997)
Sara Kay
casting associate: Toronto (unknown episodes)
Nicole Hilliard-Forde
casting associate (unknown episodes)
Krisztina M. Neglia
extras casting (unknown episodes)

Series Costume and Wardrobe Department

Erika Larner
costume set supervisor (19 episodes, 2003-2005)
Brenda Broer
assistant costume designer (6 episodes, 2005)
Jody Orsini
wardrobe truck supervisor (6 episodes, 2005)
Kim Gibson
assistant costume designer (1 episode, 1997)
Wendy May Moore
assistant costume designer (1 episode, 1997)

Series Editorial Department

Jason Irvine
assistant editor (1 episode, 1997)
Peter Jorgensen
colourist (1 episode, 1997)
Lori Knoke
on-line editor (1 episode, 1997)
Matt Cluett
assistant editor (unknown episodes)

Series Script and Continuity Department

Linda Browne
script supervisor (11 episodes, 2003-2004)
Grimur 'Gim' Ardal
script supervisor (1 episode, 1997)

Series Additional Crew

Duncan Morin
legal services (15 episodes, 2003-2005)
John Duncan
legal services (12 episodes, 1996-1997)
Gigi Morin
legal services (12 episodes, 1996-1997)
Cynthia Amsden
unit publicist (13 episodes, 2003-2004)
Scott McEwen
assistant to producer (9 episodes, 2003-2004)
Jennifer N. Scott
assistant: Ken Finkleman (8 episodes, 1996-1997)
Joseph T. Finkleman
general assistant (1 episode, 1997)
Marlene Lawrence
resource coordinator (1 episode, 1997)
Linda Litwack
publicist (1 episode, 1997)
Ashley McKay
assistant to production manager (1 episode, 1997)
Susan Morgan
creative head: dramatic series (1 episode, 1997)
Jeff Packer
television assistant (1 episode, 1997)
Sandra Pereszlenyi
craft service (1 episode, 1997)
Andrew Stoakles
television assistant (1 episode, 1997)
John Thomas
craft service (1 episode, 1997)
George F. Walker
story consultant (1 episode, 1997)
Sandra Wall
production secretary (1 episode, 1997)
Catherine Sample
assistant production coordinator (unknown episodes)
Matt Watts
creative consultant (unknown episodes)

Series Thanks

Mark Farrell
special thanks (1 episode, 1997)
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