Martha Burns (born 23 April 1957)[2] is a Canadian actress known for her stage work and youth outreach in Ontario and her leading role as Ellen Fanshaw in the TV dramedy series Slings and Arrows.
Her most notable television roles being Shakespearean diva Ellen Fanshaw in Slings and Arrows,[2] for which she won two Gemini Awards,[3] Jasmina Hart on Michael, Tuesdays and Thursdays[4] and Rebecca Baker on Remedy.
[5] Some of her notable film work includes Long Day's Journey into Night and for Love and Savagery, both resulting in Genie Awards for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role.
[5] She founded the Toronto Arts for Youth Award,[7] and has worked as an instructor for the theatre program at George Brown College.
[8] She has performed leading roles at Stratford,[5] the Shaw Festival,[2] the National Arts Centre[2] and The Company Theatre.