Gordon Michael Woolvett

Gordon Michael Woolvett (born 1970) is a Canadian actor from Hamilton, Ontario.

Gordon Michael Woolvett
Born1970 (age 49–50)
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Other namesGordon M. Woolvett
Gordon Woolvett
OccupationActor
Years active1984–present
Spouse(s)
Michele Morand
(
m. 2000)
Children3
RelativesJaimz Woolvett (brother)
Websitewww.gordonwoolvett.com

Career

Woolvett's most enduring role was as Seamus Zelazny Harper on the television series Andromeda (2000–2005). Prior to Andromeda he starred in another science fiction television series, Deepwater Black. He was also credited as playing Mitch in the "Pariah" episode of the short-lived 1980s science-fiction/action series Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future. He was in two episodes of Psi Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal.[1]

Woolvett was also one of the first program jockeys for YTV's The Zone (then called The After-School Zone)[2] and the original main host for a program called Video & Arcade Top 10 which also aired on YTV.[3] He acted in the 1999 made-for-TV film Ultimate Deception with Yasmine Bleeth.[1] More recently, Woolvett could be seen on the Canadian television series The Guard, which aired from 2008 to 2009 on Global Television Network.[4]

In 1992, Woolvett was nominated for the Gemini Award for Best Performance by a Supporting Actor for his role in Princes in Exile (1990).[5] He directed the documentary Around the World in 80 Anthems, which won Best Documentary at the seventh International Film Festival Manhattan in 2017.[6]

Personal life

Woolvett was born in 1970 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. He married Michele Morand on January 15, 2000. His brother is actor Jaimz Woolvett.[1]

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Notes
1985 Joshua Now and Then Teddy Shapiro
1990 Princes in Exile Louis
1992 Bordertown Café Jimmy
1995 Rude Ricky
1996 The Legend of Gator Face Chip
1998 Shadow Builder Larry Eggers
1998 Clutch Spit
1998 Bride of Chucky David Collins [7]
2000 The Highwayman Walter
2006 Everything's Gone Green Spike
2014 Down Here Coach Randall

Television
Year Title Role Notes
1984 The Edison Twins Dave "Diamonds"
1986 Act of Vengeance Bobby TV film
1986 9B Kevin TV film
1987 Air Waves Greg "Happy 16th", "A Second Look"
1987 Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future Mitch "Pariah"
1988 Learning the Ropes Brad Recurring role
1988 My Secret Identity Tim "It Only Hurts for a Little While"
1989 T. and T. Steve "Thicker Than Water"
1990 The Campbells Henry Clay "A Proposal of Marriage"
1990 The World's Oldest Living Bridesmaid Rodney TV film
1992 E.N.G. Nick "To Kill with Kindness"
1992 Road to Avonlea Rat "When She Was Bad, She Was Horrid: Part 2"
1992 Maniac Mansion John Cody "Ike's New Buddy"
1993 Family Pictures Soletski TV film
1993 X-Rated Tony Foster TV film
1993 Nickelodeon Wildside Show Host Season 2 "13 episodes"
1994 The Mighty Jungle Peter "Allison's Restaurant"
1994 Side Effects Chris Stokes "House of Caduceus"
1994 Forever Knight Kyle "Can't Run, Can't Hide"
1995 Mysterious Island Herbert Pencroft Main role
1995 Heritage Minutes Young "The Paris Crew"
1996 Sliders Judge "The Young and the Relentless"
1996 Gone in a Heartbeat Paul Hackett TV film
1997 F/X: The Series Jules "Bad Influence"
1997 Mission Genesis Reb Andersen Main role
1997 Promise the Moon Little Jay TV film
1997 Peacekeepers Pte. Daryl Huddy TV film
1998 Psi Factor Gary "The Labyrinth"
1998 My Date with the President's Daughter Clyde TV film
1999 Ultimate Deception Andy McThomas TV film
2000 The 7th Portal Thunderer / Peter Littlecloud (voice) TV series
2000–2005 Andromeda Seamus Harper Main role
2003 Shattered City: The Halifax Explosion Sergeant Sam Barlow TV miniseries
2003 The Twilight Zone Gordon "Cold Fusion"
2007 Secrets of an Undercover Wife Clayton TV film
2007 Blood Ties Steve Jeffries "Gifted"
2008–09 The Guard Barry Winter Main role
2014 Supernatural Ezra "King of the Damned"[8]
2015 Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce Ferret Guy "Rule #32"
2017 iZombie James Weckler "Spanking the Zombie", "Dirt Nap Time", "Conspiracy Weary"
2018 The Arrangement Director (Frankie) "Truth"
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References
  1. "Woolvett, Gordon Michael 1970- (Gordon Woolvett, Gordon M. Woolvett)". encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
  2. Sloan, Will (22 December 2015). "The Oral History of 1990s YTV". Culture. Torontoist. Retrieved 25 April 2020.
  3. Adams, Gregory (15 October 2016). "Why People on Twitter Are Still Asking This 90s YTV Host for Video Game Help". Vice. Retrieved 25 April 2020.
  4. "The Guard II" (PDF). Halifax Film (Press release). Archived from the original (PDF) on 24 July 2011.
  5. Ellerman, Evelyn. "Princes in Exile Commentary". Canadian Film Online. Athabasca University. Retrieved 25 April 2020.
  6. Manuel, Felix (22 October 2017). "Phl wins at Int'l Film Festival Manhattan (IFFM)". philstar.com. Retrieved 20 December 2018.
  7. Donato, Matt (30 October 2018). "Bride of Chucky 20 years later: Don Mancini looks back at one of horror's boldest sequels". SYFY WIRE. Retrieved 20 December 2018.
  8. Foster, Tom (10 July 2018). "Whatever Happened to the Cast of Andromeda?". TVOvermind. Retrieved 20 December 2018.
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