Stacey Farber
A versatile Canadian actress who grew up on screen, evolving from a beloved teen drama star to nuanced adult roles.
Born 1987 (age 39)·Canadian actress·Birthday: August 25·Millennials
Biography
Stacey Farber entered the living rooms of a generation as Eleanor 'Ellie' Nash on the groundbreaking Canadian teen drama 'Degrassi: The Next Generation.' For seven seasons, she navigated the show's challenging storylines with a grounded authenticity that made Ellie a fan favorite, particularly for her portrayal of a character dealing with self-harm. This early, intense role demonstrated a maturity that would define her career. Farber deliberately avoided being typecast, choosing diverse projects that showcased her range. She traded the halls of Degrassi for the courtroom in 'Saving Hope,' played a young mother in the drama 'The Best Years,' and brought sharp comedic timing to shows like 'Schitt's Creek' in a memorable guest turn. Her work extended to theater and film, consistently selecting characters with complexity. Farber's career arc is a study in thoughtful transition, building on early fame to establish herself as a reliable and compelling performer capable of moving seamlessly between television genres.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Stacey was born in 1987, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Stacey Was Born
The biggest hits of 1987
#1 Movie
Three Men and a Baby
Best Picture
The Last Emperor
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
Stacey's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1987Born
Black Monday stock market crash
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $72,400Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Walk Like an Egyptian" — The BanglesBest Picture: The Last Emperor
1992Started school
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
2000Became a teenager
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2003Could drive
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2005Could vote
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2008Turned 21
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2017Turned 30
#MeToo movement; solar eclipse crosses the US
Gas: $2.42/galHome: $195,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Shape of You" — Ed SheeranBest Picture: The Shape of Water
2026Age 39 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Portrayed Eleanor 'Ellie' Nash for seven seasons on the internationally successful series 'Degrassi: The Next Generation.'
- Starred as Dr. Sydney Katz in the long-running Canadian medical drama 'Saving Hope' for multiple seasons.
- Played a lead role in the CTV drama series 'The Best Years' about college students.
- Appeared in a notable guest role as the sales clerk Twyla's sister in the acclaimed comedy 'Schitt's Creek.'
Did You Know?
She is married to actor and musician Joe Dinicol.
She auditioned for the role of Miley Stewart on 'Hannah Montana' but lost out to Miley Cyrus.
She provided the voice for the character Sarah in the animated children's series 'Ruby Gloom.'
She studied at the Claude Watson School for the Arts in Toronto.
“Playing Ellie taught me that real strength is quiet and complicated.”
