Nicola Lipman

Nicola Lipman is a Canadian actress and casting director who has maintained a versatile career spanning multiple decades in the entertainment industry. Lipman has established herself across both performance and behind-the-scenes roles, working extensively in Canadian film and television productions from the late 1980s through the 2000s. Her professional journey began in the casting department, serving as casting director for Life Classes in 1987 and later working as a casting professional for Justice Denied in 1989, where she handled casting for the Maritimes region. As a performer, Lipman has appeared in numerous television productions and feature films, including notable roles in Marion Bridge (2002), Scotland, Pa. (2001), The Uncles (2000), and Deadly Betrayal: The Bruce Curtis Story (1991). Her television work encompasses diverse genres, with appearances in series such as PSI Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal, Side Effects, The Industry, and The Wonderful World of Disney. Lipman also appeared as a nurse in an uncredited role in the popular Canadian series Trailer Park Boys in 2007. Her dual expertise in both casting and acting has positioned her as a knowledgeable industry professional, particularly within the Canadian film and television landscape. Earlier in her career, she worked under the professional name Niki Lipman, as credited in the 1964 production Caressed. Throughout her career, Lipman has demonstrated versatility in portraying various character types, from medical professionals to supporting dramatic roles, while simultaneously contributing her expertise to the casting process for multiple productions.