Kristian Bruun
Charles Kristian Bonnycastle Bruun (born October 25, 1979)[1] is a Finnish Canadian[2] actor. He is best known for his roles in Orphan Black and Murdoch Mysteries.
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Born | Charles Kristian Bonnycastle Bruun October 25, 1979 |
Alma mater | Queen's University (2001) |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 2004 – present |
Life and career
Bruun was born on October 25, 1979 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, where he was raised. He attended Valley Forge Military Academy in Pennsylvania from 1994 to 1997, followed by Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario for a B.A. in drama, graduating in 2001.[3] He also studied at the George Brown Theatre School in Toronto and with David Rotenberg at the Professional Actors Lab.
His first screen role was in the film Good Morning Tomorrow in 2003, playing a bartender. He went on to take other roles including a Lead Officer in Nikita, Stu in Blood Pressure and Alec in Play the Film. He had an ongoing role in Murdoch Mysteries, playing Constable Slugger Jackson from 2012 to 2017, for seasons 6 through 11.[4] His most famous role has been in the award-winning Canadian science fiction series Orphan Black, playing Donnie Hendrix, the husband of one of the main characters, Alison Hendrix. His role became larger in the third season compared to the previous two, as he became a member of the main cast.[5][6]
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2005 | Holiday Hypnosis | Jack | |
2005 | Air Hockey | Hank | |
2009 | A Grimsville Orphanage Christmas | Custodian | Short film |
2012 | Build or Bust | George | Short film |
2012 | Blood Pressure | Stu | |
2012 | Hail Satan | Chris | Short film |
2013 | Play the Film | Alec Hess | |
2013 | The Doctor's Case | Dr. John Watson | Short film |
2013 | Boycatt | Short film | |
2014 | Dirty Singles | English Man | |
2014 | Bang Bang Baby | Helmut | |
2014 | Agape | John | Short film |
2014 | True Man | Adam | Short film |
2014 | 10 Years | Kevin Jenkins/Dad | Short film |
2015 | Life | Roger Love | |
2015 | Night Cries | David | |
2015 | This Is Not What You Had Planned | Hank | Short film |
2015 | Static | Cooking show host | Short film |
2015 | Regression | Andrew | |
2015 | Treatment | Mr. Samson | Short film |
2015 | Let's Rap | Stefano Chyka | |
2015 | How to Plan an Orgy in a Small Town | Seth Parsons | |
2017 | The Space Between | Teddy | |
2018 | A Deadly View | Peter | |
2019 | Ready or Not | Fitch Bradley | |
2019 | Tammy's Always Dying | Jamie |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2003 | Good Morning Tomorrow | Bartender | Television film |
2010 | Covert Affairs | Hungry Passenger | Episode: "Communication Breakdown" |
2011 | Dark Rising: The Savage Tales of Summer Vale | Soldier #2 | |
2011 | Dan for Mayor | Roller Blader #1 | Episode: "Insane in the Bike Lane" |
2011 | Change of Plans | Dennis | Television film |
2012 | Nikita | Lead Officer | Episode: "Shadow Walker" |
2012–2019 | Murdoch Mysteries | Constable Slugger Jackson | 35 episodes |
2013–2017 | Orphan Black | Donnie Hendrix | 40 episodes |
2015 | Schitt's Creek | Gas Station Attendant | Episode: "Surprise Party"; scenes deleted |
2016 | 11.22.63 | Dr. Ronald Jones | 2 episodes |
2016–2018 | Tactical Girls | Detective Laurence | 2 episodes |
2016 | The Girlfriend Experience | Client #2 | Episode: "Fabrication" |
2016 | Con Man | Boom Dude | Episode: "A Small Step for Manly"; uncredited |
2017 | The Beaverton | Dr. Channing | Episode #1.8 |
2017 | Annedroids | Bully Dad | Episode: "Enemy Lines" |
2017–2018 | The Handmaid's Tale | Doctor | 3 episodes |
2018–present | Carter | Dave Leigh | Series regular |
2018 | Impulse | Sheldon Gibson | 2 episodes |
2019 | Departure | Hoffman | Main role |
2020 | Avocado Toast | Jake | 6 episodes |
References
- Aksich, Caroline (August 6, 2014). "On the Cover: Orphan Black's Kristian Bruun". Post City Toronto.
34-year-old
- "Scrubbed". finlandabroad.fi. Retrieved 22 August 2019.
- "Kristian Bruun Resume". KristianBrunn.com. Archived from the original on March 22, 2016. Retrieved June 17, 2015.
- "Murdoch Mysteries: A Merry Murdoch Christmas - Holiday Guide". www.cbc.ca. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
- "Orphan Black's Kristian Bruun on Character Growth and Tatiana Maslany". The Hudsucker. 11 June 2015. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
- "Exclusive Interview with Orphan Black's Kristian Bruun". talknerdywithus.com. 31 July 2015. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
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