Walsh is also noted for her comical segment chronicling the Canadian Auto Workers Union's tense blockade of the Volvo Halifax Assembly plant in 1998. Sometimes Marg appeared as "Marg, Princess Warrior", a parody of the title character of Xena: Warrior Princess portrayed by Lucy Lawless. Usually Marg Delahunty would recite a scripted piece intended to humiliate the politician, often by providing criticism and "grandmotherly" advice. 22 Minutes received strong ratings during its earlier seasons and Walsh's character Marg Delahunty became famous for buttonholing politicians and submitting them to satirical interviews. The show was a parody of the nightly news, and poked fun at Canadian and international politics. In 1992, she began to work with former co-star Rick Mercer and former CODCO co-stars Cathy Jones and Greg Thomey to create a new television series called This Hour Has 22 Minutes. The CODCO series ran from 1988 to 1993 on CBC Television. Walsh studied theatre in Toronto at Ryerson University but dropped out to work with the CODCO comedy troupe on a series of stage shows, which eventually evolved into a sketch comedy series. She is a past member of Girl Guides of Canada. She is the seventh of eight children, and is of Irish ancestry. Leo was a merchant marine turned firefighter on commercial vessels. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, the daughter of Mary and Leo Walsh. She is known for her work on CODCO and This Hour Has 22 Minutes. Mary Cynthia Walsh CM (born May 13, 1952) is a Canadian actress, comedian, and writer. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, CanadaĬanadian Screen Award for Best Supporting Actress (2021)
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