Dean Armstrong
| Dean Armstrong | |
|---|---|
 Dean Armstrong at TIFF 2011 | |
| Born |
April 24, 1973 Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada |
| Occupation | Actor, film producer, acting coach |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Website | http://www.deanarmstrong.ca/ |
Dean Armstrong (born April 24, 1973) is a Canadian actor, producer and acting coach known for his roles in television, film and theatre.[1]
Early life
Armstrong was born in Owen Sound, Ontario. He attended Queen’s University, Kingston and graduated with degrees in theater arts and education.[2][3]
Career
In 2000, Armstrong appeared in the US on Showtime (2000–2005) and Broadway (2000–2002). In 2005, Armstrong appeared in the Canadian premiere of Tick, Tick ... Boom!.[4]
Some of Armstrong's acting credits include Copper, Flashpoint, Alphas, Wrong Turn 4: Bloody Beginnings, The Listener, Haven, Saw 3D, 5 seasons on Showtime’s Queer as Folk, the season 2 host of the CBC 6 part mini-series Triple Sensation as well as 2 years on Broadway in Jonathan Larson's Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning musical, Rent. He is also the founder and executive producer of Appulse Films.
Armstrong is the director of Armstrong Acting Studios, which is a training facility for film and TV actors. Among his alumni are Miley Cyrus, Nina Dobrev, Devon Bostick, Miriam McDonald, Jacqueline MacInnes Wood and Brittany Allen.[5][6]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Twice in a Lifetime | Bruce Bennet |
| 1999 | Earth: Final Conflict | Hotel Volunteer |
| 2003 | Doc | Scotty Redfield |
| 2005 | The Newsroom | Bob Walker |
| 2000-2005 | Queer as Folk | Blake Wyzecki |
| 2005 | Recipe for a Perfect Christmas | Reynard |
| 2004-2006 | True Crimes: The First 72 Hours | Jordan Readon/Campbell |
| 2007 | 'Til Death Do Us Part | Jason |
| 2008 | Repo! The Genetic Opera | Thankless Job Victim |
| 2010 | Haven | Geoff McShaw |
| 2010 | Saw 3D | Cale |
| 2011 | The Listener | Dylan Morris |
| 2011 | Alphas | Milos Kosar |
| 2011 | Wrong Turn 4: Bloody Beginnings | Daniel |
| 2012 | Flashpoint | Anson Holt |
| 2012 | Hiding | Mr. Ostrog |
| 2013 | Time of Death | Vincent Delucas |
| 2013 | Copper | John Sutton |
| 2014 | Joy Ride 3 | Officer Williams |
References
- ↑ http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/gay/lesbian/news/ARTICLE.php?AID=6225
- ↑ (January 24, 2001). "Armstrong stepping into a leading role", Owen Sound Sun Times, p. A6.
- ↑ Crosbie, Sarah (May 24, 2001). "Queen's grad using talent to pay RENT", Kingston Whig-Standard, p. 29.
- ↑ Jones, Kenneth (February 10, 2005). "Dean Armstrong Stars in Canadian Premiere of Larson's tick, tick…BOOM!", Playbill.com. Retrieved October 9, 2013.
- ↑ http://www.armstrongactingstudios.com/what-people-say/
- ↑ http://www.postcity.com/Bayview-Post/September-2009/Nina-Dobrev/