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- Michael David Adamthwaite was born September 1, 1981, in Ontario, Canada. He entered the arts in his community theatre program in the mid 1990s. He then moved to Vancouver British Columbia to pursue acting professionally in September of 2000. In the years since, Michael has etched out a career as an Actor, Writer, Filmmaker, Teacher, & Voice Over Artist; with nearly twenty years in the Arts, and over one hundred Film and Television credits to his name. Michael is actively writing & developing multiple scripts, and has begun the design process for his first book, which he hopes to publish in the coming year.
- Brendan Burke was born on 6 August 1978 in North Bay, Ontario, Canada. He is an actor, known for The Trial of the Chicago 7 (2020), Café Society (2016) and The Post (2017).
- Actor
- Writer
- Producer
Scott Thompson was raised in Brampton, Ontario. He is the second oldest of four boys (the others are Craig, Derek and Dean). At 19, Scott got involved in an educational program called "Canada World Youth", and spent some time in the Phillipines. After CWY, Scott enrolled in York University but, in his third year, he was asked to leave for being "disruptive". Scott joined a Toronto improv troupe called "The Love Cats" and, while performing with them, he met Mark McKinney, who introduced him to the rest of The Kids in the Hall (1988). He was a guest performer with "The Kids" in 1984, and soon after became a member.- Actress
- Additional Crew
Lisa Langlois was born in North Bay, Ontario, Canada. She is an actress, known for Class of 1984 (1982), Hotel for the Holidays (2022) and Lemonade Stand Romance (2022). She was previously married to Robert Ulrich.- Actor
- Director
- Writer
Jim grew up in North Bay, Ontario, Canada. He now resides in Hamilton, Ontario with his wife; musician Danielle Beaudin of The Redhill Valleys. The two of them spend their time singing and writing songs together. As often as humanly possible Jim can be found at the local climbing gym. He has been quoted as saying, "If only this acting thing wouldn't get in the way of climbing!"- Actor
- Director
- Producer
Rodrigo Fernandez-Stoll was born in North York, Ontario in Canada. He grew up in Markham, Ontario. Attended Brother Andre High School and then the Humber College school for Performing Arts. He is a two time Canadian Screen Award nominee and his short film 'Job Interview' won the 2015 Canadian Comedy Award for best short and also the National Screen Institute BITE comedy award. He's also part of the production team behind CBC's International Emmy nominated 'The Amazing Gayl Pile'. Rodrigo has also released two full length musical comedy albums entitled 'Fog and Lasers'.- Sean Avery was born on 10 April 1980 in North York, Ontario, Canada. He is an actor, known for Tenet (2020), Patriots Day (2016) and Mile 22 (2018). He has been married to Hilary Rhoda since 10 October 2015. They have one child.
- Actor
- Additional Crew
- Writer
Matthew MacFadzean was born in Toronto. He is a graduate of McGill University, the National Theatre School of Canada, and the Canadian Film Centre. He works as an actor, writer, and producer in TV and theatre, and is known for roles in Rabbit Hole, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, and The Hardy Boys. He lives with two dogs, a boy, and his wife, actress Natalie Lisinska.- Actress
- Additional Crew
JaNae was born in Toronto, Ontario on May 23, to an American mother and Guyanese/Canadian father, giving her dual citizenship. During high school, she joined the Improv team, as well as landing the lead role in the school production of "Cabaret". She entered the International Modeling and Talent Associations (IMTA) competition in L.A in 2004 and took home four awards, including "Actress of the year".
Her career started when wanting to be a track athlete, but after permanently hurting her leg, her life went a different direction, she always had a thing for the Arts but it did not really take effect until watching a film with Jada Pinkett Smith called "A Low Down Dirty Shame" It was the boldness and attitude of the female character that grabbed her interest in both her acting abilities and real life. From that point on she decided to focus in building her career, doing auditions for plays such as "The Kink in my Hair" and "The Lion King" winning call backs for both plays. She was discovered during a workshop by an agent while doing a monologue piece from the hit T.V. show "The Kink in my hair" This workshop discovery is now leading JaNae to becoming the strong bold female character that is launching her to stardom- Actor
- Cinematographer
- Director
John Bregar was born on 1 March 1985 in North York, Ontario, Canada. He is an actor and cinematographer, known for Kick-Ass 2 (2013), Servitude (2011) and Degrassi: The Next Generation (2001).- Actor
- Visual Effects
Gerry Mendicino attributes his career success to his versatility of characters in a variety of venues in the entertainment industry. Gerry was born in North Bay Ontario Canada, graduated from Windsor University's Drama School and began his career on King of Kensington (1975) and host of Polka Dot Door (1971). His long list of accomplishments include the roles of Sam Ramone in the award-winning television series Ready or Not (1993) and Uncle Taki in the feature My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002).- Director
- Writer
- Producer
Matthew Currie Holmes is a multi-award-winning screenwriter, director, and actor; having appeared in over 40 films and television series, most notably Firewall (Harrison Ford), The Fog (Maggie Grace) and Wrong Turn 2 (Henry Rollins).
Currie Holmes' feature film directorial debut, the supernatural thriller The Curse of Buckout Road, starring screen legend Danny Glover, and Evan Ross and winner of the Best Feature Film at The Pasadena International Film Festival , Best Feature & Best Screenplay at both Blood in The Snow Film Fest and Buffalo Dreams Fantastic Film Festival, as well as Best Thriller at Hot Springs International Horror Film Festival, was released by Vertical Entertainment September 27th 2019 in theaters across the country and on VOD.
Currie Holmes recently wrote, directed and composed the title track to Traces, a coming-of-age drama set in the ever-changing world of the music industry. The movie stars Pablo Schreiber, Sosie Bacon and rock 'n' roll icon Rick Springfield.
His vampire screenplay Self Storage won Best Screenplay at Creation International Film Festival and placed in the top 3 at Buffalo Dream Fantastic Film Fest, Malta International, and Filmmatic Film Festival, putting Matthew Currie Holmes in the director's chair for the third time. Production on Self Storage is slated for 2021 in Canada.
Currie Holmes' subversive, female-led, revenge thriller Never Alone is in development with an anticipated shoot, summer 2021. Matthew Currie Holmes is slated to direct.- Actress
- Additional Crew
Lauren Dahl was born on 24 October 1978 in North York, Ontario, Canada. She was an actress, known for The Last Don (1997), Finding Kelly (2000) and Diagnosis Murder (1993). She died on 12 December 2004 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA.- Actress
- Casting Director
"The Most American Canadian" Actor, voice over artist and writer Kelly Hope Taylor's work can be seen and heard across the globe. Past work includes Gilles des Maistre's (Mia and the White Lion, The Wolf and the Lion) cinematic release Autumn and the Black Jaguar, critically-acclaimed Netflix Original film Good Sam, and several supporting and guest roles for television and streamers (Netflix, AmazonPrime, ABC Spark, Hallmark, UpTv, Showcase, The CW, CTV, CBC and Lifetime USA.) Alongside film and television, Kelly has had several commercial campaigns for brands such as Intact Insurance, the Government of Canada, Samsung, Quaker, Tim Hortons, and Winners. Her voice over work is internationally recognized for delivering solid, strong performances with variety and professionalism.
For bookings or inquiries contact: Jayson Marshall, The Characters Agency.- Jennifer Kitchen was born in North York, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She is an actress, known for This Means War (2012), Firewall (2006) and Everything's Gone Green (2006).
- Actor
- Composer
- Editor
Jordan Francis was born on 10 May 1991 in North York, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He is an actor and composer, known for Honey (2003), Camp Rock (2008) and The Save-Ums! (2003).- Production Designer
- Art Director
- Producer
Matt Middleton has been designing sets for scripted entertainment for 20 years. He worked as a Set Designer on series such as The Strain and The Expanse, and features including Pacific Rim, Crimson Peak, and Suicide Squad. He received an Emmy nomination for Art Direction on Amazon series Annedroids. Matt was Production Designer for the darkly comedic FXX series Man Seeking Woman and genre-defying indie gem Patch Town. In his role as Supervising Art Director of Paramount Plus' flagship series Star Trek Discovery, he was instrumental in establishing the "Holodeck"- Canada's first Virtual Production Stage.
He is based in Toronto, Canada- Editorial Department
- Visual Effects
- Editor
Michael G. England was born on 27 September 1971 in North York, Ontario, Canada. Michael G. is an editor, known for The Cabin in the Woods (2011), Fearless (2006) and Johnny English (2003).- Tamara Bernier was born on 6 June 1974 in North Bay, Ontario, Canada. She is an actress, known for Wolverine and the X-Men (2008), The Swordsman (1992) and Flashpoint (2008). She has been married to Richard Evans since 30 March 2003.
- Sydney Hoffman was born on 25 June 1995 in North Bay, Ontario, Canada. She is an actress, known for Shackville (2011).
- Actor
- Producer
Gugun Deep Singh is originally from Toronto. After moving with family to the Los Angeles area, he finished high school in Pacific Palisades and began focusing upon a career in medicine. He subsequently studied at theatre schools in Chicago and New York, and continues to work in the theatre as an actor, writer, and producer. He is a member of Rogue Machine Theatre in Los Angeles, and is a certified teaching artist specializing in Shakespeare and writing enrichment.- Actor
- Transportation Department
- Additional Crew
Chris Gleason was born on 19 November 1963 in North York, Ontario, Canada. Chris is an actor, known for The Apprentice (2024), Reacher (2022) and The Wedding Rule (2023). Chris has been married to Colleen Gleason since 9 May 1987. They have two children.- Actor
- Producer
Aaron Hale was born on 15 May 1994 in North York, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He is an actor and producer, known for Miss Sloane (2016), Alien Creatures and Warehouse 13 (2009).- Actor
- Stunts
Brad Wintrup was born on 17 December 1965 in North York, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He is an actor, known for The Liberation Men (2024) and The Amazing Race Canada (2013).- Actor
- Additional Crew
Frank Falcone was born on 30 August 1970 in North York, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He is an actor, known for My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002), Molly's Game (2017) and You Don't Know Dick.- Margaret Marquis was born on 19 August 1919 in North Bay, Nipissing District, Ontario, Canada. She was an actress, known for Penrod and Sam (1931), Last of the Warrens (1936) and Brand of the Outlaws (1936). She was married to Robert F Stump and David C McCoig. She died on 19 January 1993 in Phoenix, Arizona, USA.
- Chip Chuipka was born and raised in Northern Ontario. As a child, he dreamed of becoming an astronaut and indulged in everything one could enjoy while growing up in the Great White North. An honor student during high school, Chip completed his B.S.c. at the University of Toronto in the study of parasites. After graduating, Chip spent two years going back and forth throughout Canada. Throughout that time, he worked as a carpenter, truck driver, tree planter as well as even taking up a job in bar tending. His outstanding resume at the time would take him into the world of acting. Chip trained at the University of Saskatchewan under the tutelage of long-time Peter Brook collaborator, Henry Woolf. Chip moved to Montreal in 1988. He has appeared in over 100 stage shows and numerous TV Shows, such as Are You Afraid of the Dark?, Urban Angel and Big Wolf on Campus, among other TV shows. He has also appeared in several films, including the underrated made-for-TV thriller Deadly Surveillance, the stylish sequel Scanners III: The Takeover, the box-office thriller Snake Eyes, the Roddy Piper vehicle Marked Man, the direct to video science fiction movie Sci-Fighters, also opposite Roddy Piper and If Looks Could Kill, among other films. As of 2003, Chip, also a longtime acting teacher, runs an acting studio in Montreal and continues to act to this day.
- Producer
- Writer
- Actor
The co-founder of the highly successful indie studio, Cloud Ten Pictures, Lalonde captured the attention of Hollywood and the business community with his avant-garde approach to the marketing and promotion of his movies.
One of his most notable strategies was a reverse tactic by which Cloud Ten released the mega-hit Left Behind (2000) on video three months before it's theatrical release. The film, featuring Growing Pains star 'Kirk Cameron', sold over 3 million copies, becoming the number one selling video in America in November of 2000. It won the Video Software Dealers Association's (VSDA) "Best Selling Title of the Year from an Independent Studio" and "Sell-through Title of the Year by an Independent Studio."
Lalonde has earned nominations for the "Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award", "Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies" and "Canada's Outstanding CEO of the Year Awards".- Actor
- Music Department
- Producer
Jason Paul McCaslin was born on the 3rd September 1980 in North York, Ontario to father Paul (nicknamed as Porno Paul) and mother Sharon. He has two sisters called Katie and Allison. He was the last member to join the Canadian punk band Sum 41 - he joined in 1999 after Mark Spicoluk (who later went on to play for Avril Lavigne) quit. He attended Exeter High School in Ajax. He picked up his first bass (an El Degas) at 14, when he and a few neighbors decided to start a grunge garage band in high school. This band was unsuccessful and short, and had several horrible names (eg. Wizard, Lizard Tongue and Presse to name a few). Then 41 days into the summer vacation before Grade 12, he joined up with three other aspiring musicians: Deryck "Bizzy D" Whibley, Dave "Brownsound/Hot Chocolate" Baksh, and Steve "Stevo32" Jocz. In 1999 Sum 41 managed to get a record deal from Island Records. Cone likes to remind the band that he is the reason they got signed in the first place, as it happened just a few months after he joined the band.- Steve Ross was born on 21 August 1982 in North York, Ontario, Canada. He is an actor, known for Ice Princess (2005), Street Legal (1987) and Anne with an E (2017).
- Actor
- Casting Department
- Writer
Jim Calarco, a member of ACTRA has most recently appeared in A Masked Saint,If You See Her, The Captive and the TV series Hard Rock Medical.Formerly a Drama consultant with the Near North Board of Education he retired in 2000 and began working exclusively in film and TV. In 2008 he established North Star Talent with producer Brigitte Kingsley in order to represent Northern Ontario Actors . In the same year he started Real to Reel BG Agency. In 2010 he started Cast North , a film and television casting and audition agency .He is winner of the Quonta Best Actor Award and in 2008 he was inducted into the Northern Entertainers Hall of Recognition .He is a writer and director of several Award winning short films and works as both an Actor,Producer and Northern Film Consultant.- Costume Designer
- Costume and Wardrobe Department
- Production Designer
Rafaella Rabinovich was born on 1 December 1986 in North York, Ontario, Canada. She is a costume designer and production designer, known for To All the Boys I've Loved Before (2018), The Imperfects (2022) and The Detour (2016).- Josh Williams was born on 19 January 1983 in North Bay, Ontario, Canada. He is an actor, known for Trailer Park Boys: Don't Legalize It (2014), Totally Random (2011) and Secrets from Her Past (2011).
- Stunts
- Actor
JJ Lavadan was born on 11 August 1994 in North York, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. JJ is an actor, known for Whistle, You Gotta Believe (2024) and Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan (2021).- Additional Crew
- Production Manager
- Producer
Lesley Myers is a Production Clearance Coordinator for Film & TV. With a background as Production Manager, Production Coordinator and Art Department Coordinator, Lesley provides solid skills to Legal, Business Affairs and Production Teams alike. As a liaison between set and the legal team, Lesley researches story-driven clearances as well as assisting with product placement, set dressing, costumes and props. Lesley confirms public domain status or obtains permissions for trademarked & copyrighted materials to be used on-screen. Lesley actively seeks out agreements with IP holders, negotiates licensing fees and provides detailed reports for Post and Deliverables.- Denis Rancourt was born on 23 March 1957 in North Bay, Ontario, Canada.
- Animation Department
Don was born in North Bay, Ontario in the summer of 1969. His father, Haig (Gordon Pinsent's brother), was a Master Warrant Officer in the Canadian Air Force, and his mother, Faith, was a homemaker. They would eventually have twelve children, ten surviving. The Air Force moved the family around a bit, but they landed again in North Bay where Haig retired in 1978. Don began drawing and creating his own cartoon and comic strip characters at a very young age. In high school, he focused on his art and developed his talents for cartooning and caricatures, but he was also involved in theater. A funny and clever writer and performer, Don wrote and developed plays, skits and stand-up routines with friends, and even found time to write songs and teach himself the harmonica. After serving a two-year mission in the Philippines for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, he married and went to Sheridan College near Toronto to major in animation. Upon graduation, he was immediately hired by a Halifax studio, where he has lived ever since. He now has three children, and in addition to animating can be found on the Halifax boardwalk drawing caricatures for tourists.- Additional Crew
- Actor
- Art Department
Derek Forgie was born on 29 March 1977 in North Bay, Ontario, Canada. He is an actor, known for Skins (2011), Reach for the Top (2002) and YTV's Hit List (1991).- Sound Department
- Cinematographer
- Additional Crew
Ron Alexander was born on 28 March 1923 in North Buxton, Ontario, Canada. He was a cinematographer, known for When I Go:That's It! (1972), Les brûlés (1959) and Nobody Waved Good-bye (1964). He was married to Gina. He died on 7 May 2017 in Stanford, California, USA.- Geoffrey Kerman (Geoff) is an actor, dancer, and author. He is an elementary school teacher, with close to 20 years of experience. He began his actor training in 2020, and has continued to pursue acting, screenwriting, and directing as avenues to explore.
When he is not auditioning, Geoff enjoys science fiction books, comics and movies, Star Wars, Star Trek, and Marvel in particular.
Geoff enjoys dancing when he gets the time, and he has competed in one competition to date.
Geoff lives in Ontario, Canada. - Actor
- Additional Crew
- Producer
Darren Summersby was born on 23 September 1998 in North Bay, Ontario, Canada. He is an actor and producer, known for Truth of Society (2017), Moving On (2018) and Stage Fright (2014).- Zain Meghji was born on 2 April 1977 in North York, Ontario, Canada. He is an actor, known for The Flash (2014), Travelers (2016) and Neal 'n' Nikki (2005).
- Actor
- Writer
- Director
Ryan F. Hughes is an award-winning writer, actor and improviser. Originally from Edmonton, Alberta, where he contributed to the city's vibrant independent theatre scene, he is currently based in Toronto. He is a graduate of the Playwriting program at the National Theatre School of Canada and Second City Toronto's Conservatory program.- Actress
- Additional Crew
Suzanne Serwatuk was born on 7 June 1976 in North York, Ontario, Canada. She is an actress, known for A Tribute to Me (2006), Numb (2007) and Five (2003). She has been married to Jeffery Seeger since 22 July 2006. They have one child.- Actor
- Additional Crew
- Writer
This small time Canadian actor once raised hell in Ontario's Base Borden as a member of the Canadian armed Forces reserve. He has been arrested once and been in more bar fights than he cares to remember. Folks in Vancouver recall him as a major barfly and skid row flop man but he prefers to think of himself as a poor and misunderstood artist. His sporadic film work is joined by a few stints on Toronto comedy stages and some street performances out west. He is the author of one unpublished novel and many unsung songs. He hopes one day to direct.- Additional Crew
- Actress
Leslie Stamp was born on 14 November 1968 in North Bay, Ontario, Canada. She is an actress, known for Driven (2001), Who Is Cletis Tout? (2001) and The Kids in the Hall (1988).- Production Designer
- Art Director
- Art Department
Edward Bonutto was born on 9 June 1967 in North Bay, Ontario, Canada. He is a production designer and art director, known for The Fourth Kind (2009), The Haunting in Connecticut (2009) and Maps to the Stars (2014).- Editorial Department
- Visual Effects
- Camera and Electrical Department
Adam Hunt was born in 1983 in North Bay, Ontario, Canada. He is known for Hank and Mike Heckle the Movie (2009), Cake and That Beautiful Somewhere (2006).- Visual Effects
- Editor
- Producer
Travis Laidlaw was born on 13 February 1984 in North York, Ontario, Canada. He is an editor and producer, known for The Trunk (2022), Darkland and The Path (2008).- Stunts
- Actor
Zen was born to a Japanese mother and an English father in North York, Ontario. He moved as a child to Vancouver, B.C. in 1986. He is a graduated Professor of Capoeira, and is fluent in Brazilian Portuguese. He also practices Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Zen lived in Hong Kong for 9 years teaching Capoeira and worked as a personal trainer before he became a stunt man and actor full time.