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Meredith MacNeill

Meredith MacNeill is a Canadian actress, comedian, writer, producer, and showrunner from Nova Scotia.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Meredith MacNeill is a Canadian actress, comedian, writer, producer, and showrunner from Nova Scotia. She is best known as a co-creator and star of the CBC sketch series Baroness von Sketch Show and for playing Det. Sam Wazowski in Pretty Hard Cases.

Early life and education

Meredith MacNeill was born in 1975 in Nova Scotia, Canada. She studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, graduating before beginning her career in the United Kingdom.

Career

MacNeill has worked in television, film, and stage, with credits in both Canada and the United Kingdom. Her early screen work included the British sketch series Man Stroke Woman, the film Confetti, and the comedy Frequently Asked Questions About Time Travel.

Baroness von Sketch Show

MacNeill is best known for co-creating, producing, writing, and starring in the CBC sketch series Baroness von Sketch Show. The show won multiple Canadian Screen Awards and became one of her signature projects.

Later work

She later played Det. Sam Wazowski in the CBC series Pretty Hard Cases from 2021 to 2023. MacNeill also worked on This Hour Has 22 Minutes and continues to work as a writer, producer, and performer.

Key facts

  • MacNeill was born in 1975 in Nova Scotia, Canada.
  • She graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London.
  • She appeared in British television and film before returning to Canadian productions.
  • She co-created, produced, and starred in Baroness von Sketch Show, which won multiple Canadian Screen Awards.
  • She starred as Det. Sam Wazowski in Pretty Hard Cases from 2021 to 2023.
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Canadian context

MacNeill is a Canadian performer from Nova Scotia whose best-known work is in Canadian television, including Baroness von Sketch Show, Pretty Hard Cases, and This Hour Has 22 Minutes.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Meredith MacNeill?
She is a Canadian actress, comedian, writer, producer, and showrunner best known for Baroness von Sketch Show and Pretty Hard Cases.
Where is Meredith MacNeill from?
She is from Nova Scotia, Canada.
What is Meredith MacNeill known for?
She is best known for co-creating and starring in Baroness von Sketch Show and for her role in Pretty Hard Cases.
What did Meredith MacNeill study?
She graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London.
Has Meredith MacNeill worked in the UK?
Yes. Her early career included British television and film, such as Man Stroke Woman, Confetti, and Frequently Asked Questions About Time Travel.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meredith_MacNeill
    Supports: Birth year, Nova Scotia origin, Canadian nationality, education, and major credits including Baroness von Sketch Show and Pretty Hard Cases.
  2. CBC Media Centre — https://www.cbc.ca/mediacentre/bio/meredith-macneill
    Supports: Canadian identity, roles as actress and writer, work on Baroness von Sketch Show, Pretty Hard Cases, This Hour Has 22 Minutes, and career background.
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1692900/bio/
    Supports: Birth year, place of birth, occupation, and education.
  4. GG Agency — https://ggagency.ca/macneill/
    Supports: Summary of her professional roles, Baroness von Sketch Show, Pretty Hard Cases, and training at RADA.