Meg Tilly, born Margaret Elizabeth Chan on February 14, 1960, in Long Beach, California, is a versatile American-Canadian actress and accomplished novelist.

Her latest literary work, “Behind the Scenes,” was published in 2014 by Puffin Books (Canada). Notably, Tilly has authored six novels, with “Porcupine” (2007) receiving acclaim as a finalist for the Sheila A. Egoff Children’s Literature Prize.

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Father	Harry Chan
Mother	Patricia Tilly
Brothers	Steve Tilly
Sisters	Jennifer Tilly, Rebecca Tilly
Boyfriends / Girlfriends	Colin Firth (1989 – 1994)
Marital Status	Married
Partner	Don Calame (m. 2002) John Calley (m. 1995-2002) {Ex-Husband} Tim Zinnemann (m. 1983-1989) {Ex-Husband}
Sons	Will Firth, David Zinnemann
Daughters	Emily Zinnemann

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• Tilly’s fifth novel, “A Taste of Heaven” (2013), marked a departure from her usual darker themes. The narrative explores the humorous, bittersweet, and melodramatic trials of tweenhood through the friendship of two young girls. The novel garnered recognition, being shortlisted for the 2014 Libris Young Reader Book of the Year and winning the 2014/2015 Chocolate Lilly Award.

• Tilly made a successful return to acting in 2010, portraying a Pope-like figure in the “Caprica” episode “Unvanquished.”

• Her portrayal of Lorna in the TV series “Bomb Girls” (2012–13) earned her the 2013 Lead Actress, Drama Canadian Screen Award.

• Her fourth novel, “First Time” (2008), earned nominations, including a 2009 Golden Eagle Award Nomination, 2009 YALSA Quick Picks, and inclusion in the 2010 CCBC Best Books.

• “Porcupine” (2007) revolves around Jacqueline “Jack” Cooper, a twelve-year-old girl whose life is shattered by her father’s death in friendly fire in the War in Afghanistan.

• “Gemma” (2006), her second novel, published by the Syren Book Company and later by St. Martin’s Press in 2010, follows the story of a kidnapped twelve-year-old girl on a harrowing cross-country journey.

• In 2002, Tilly married her third and current husband, author Don Calame, whom she met during a writing seminar in Big Sur, California. They currently reside in the Gulf Islands, British Columbia.

• Her second marriage was to John Calley, an American film studio executive and producer, in 1995. This marriage, marked by a significant age difference, ended in divorce in 2002.

• Tilly’s first marriage was to Tim Zinnemann in 1983. They had two children, Emily (born 1984) and David (born 1986), before divorcing in 1989.

• Forced to abandon her dancing aspirations due to a back injury, Tilly moved to Los Angeles to pursue acting. Under Peggy Fuery’s guidance, she made her television debut in the 1982 drama “The Trouble with Grandpa.”

• Tilly’s screen debut was as a dancer in Alan Parker’s 1980 musical drama “Fame.”

• Her portrayal of a novitiate nun in “Agnes of God” (1985) earned her a Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award nomination.

• Tilly had a significant relationship with British actor Colin Firth during the late 1980s, which produced a son, William “Will” (born 1990).

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