Nell Shipman: Nell Shipman. Actress: The Grub Stake. Canadian-born actress, writer, producer and animal trainer Nell Shipman was best known for writing and acting in several James Oliver Curwood stories and for her portrayals of strong, adventurous women, with many of her productions being filmed in Canada. Her son, Barry Shipman, became a prolific screenwriter, mostly of westerns.
Known For: The Grub Stake (Faith Diggs), Something New (A Young Woman Writer), The Girl from God's Country (Marion CarslakeNeeka Le Mort), Back to God's Country (Dolores LeBeau)