The Brazilian Guide to Canadian Actors
by gabrielomp | created - 21 Feb 2023 | updated - 24 Feb 2023 | Public
1. Sebastian Spence
Actor | First Wave
He is most notably recognized today as "Cowboy" Cliff Harting in Hallmark Channel's original television series "Cedar Cove," based on the books by award-winning author Debbie Macomber (series began in 2013)
Not to be typecast, Sebastian has become one of the most sought-after actors in Vancouver, BC...
2. Kevin McNulty
Actor | Snakes on a Plane
Canadian-born actor Kevin McNulty, can be described as being a prolific performer of film and television. Born in Penticton, British Columbia, Canada, Kevin grew up in Rossland, British Columbia. He studied music and acting at Washington State University and graduated from Studio 58, Langara ...
3. Corey Sevier
Actor | Immortals
Born in Ajax, Ontario, Corey's career in front of the camera began as a baby model at the tender age of six months. Modelling soon led to work in commercials. At seven years old, he landed his first acting job in the ABC mini-series "Family Pictures," alongside screen veterans Angelica Houston and ...
4. Caterina Scorsone
Actress | The November Man
Caterina Scorsone has been a professional actress since the age of eight, when she was a regular on the daytime children's program Mr. Dressup (1967) for Canada's CBC. A veteran of series television, her other series credits include Shock Treatment (2004), Once a Thief (1996) and Power Play (1998),...
5. Dan Warry-Smith
Actor | The Long Kiss Goodnight
Dan Warry-Smith was born in 1982 in Canada. He is an actor, known for The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996), P2 (2007) and Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle (2004).
6. Laura Vandervoort
Actress | The Handmaid's Tale
Born in Toronto, Canada, Laura Vandervoort is a versatile actress who not only crosses over genres, but also transforms from character to character embracing the essence of every role she plays. Best known for her roles on the television shows "Smallville" as Supergirl, and "V," Laura has built an ...
7. Benjamin Plener
Actor | Goosebumps
Benjamin Plener was born on May 21, 1982 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He is an actor and writer, known for Goosebumps (1995), Sailor Moon (1995) and Are You Afraid of the Dark? (1990).
8. Richard Fitzpatrick
Actor | Good Will Hunting
An American citizen, native of Boston, Mass., member of ACTRA and SAG, Richard has worked professionally for more than forty years. In major feature films, movies for television, mini-series and episodic television he has appeared in a variety of leading and supporting roles that showcase his ...
9. Brendan Fletcher
Actor | Violent Night
Brendan Fletcher was born on December 15, 1981 in Comox Valley, British Columbia, Canada. He is an actor and producer, known for Violent Night (2022), The Revenant (2015) and Night Hunter (2018).
10. Kyle Labine
Actor | Freddy vs. Jason
Kyle Labine grew up in Maple Ridge, British Columbia, attending Fairview Elementary when he was not filming Road To Avonlea in Ontario. He did most of his high school education at Maple Ridge Secondary School where he graduated at the same school as did his brother, Tyler Labine.
11. Shawn Roberts
Actor | X-Men
The year 1994 marked the beginning of the career for Canadian actor Shawn Roberts. Born in Stratford, Ontario, Canada on April 2, Shawn lucked upon a life-changing break while he was portraying the part of the Wolf in a school play version of Little Red Riding Hood. Award-winning screenwriter ...
12. A.J. Cook
Actress | Criminal Minds
Canadian born actress/director, AJ is best known for her role as "Special Agent Jennifer 'JJ' Jareau" in the CBS long running series CRIMINAL MINDS. She can currently be seen reprising her role on CRIMINAL MINDS: EVOLUTION for Paramount+, which will be going into a second season later this year. AJ...
13. Lynda Boyd
Actress | Virgin River
Lynda Boyd was born in Vancouver and is a versatile triple threat with an extensive stage, television, film and animation career.
Over the years, Lynda has played Diane Keaton's best friend, Leslie Nielsen's wife, Owen Wilson's confidante and Jennifer Lopez's boss. Lynda also starred in the CBC hit ...
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