Christopher Earle is a Canadian actor, playwright and theatre director.[1]
Chris Earle | |
|---|---|
| Born | Christopher Earle |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, playwright, theatre director |
| Years active | 1983–present |
| Spouse | Shari Hollett |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Sam Earle (son) |
Career edit
Earle is best known for his 1999 play Radio :30, which won the Floyd S. Chalmers Canadian Play Award in 2001.[2] His other plays have included Russell Hill, Runnymede, The Proceedings, Democrats Abroad and Big Head Goes to Bed.
Personal life edit
He is married to actress and theatre director Shari Hollett.[1] The two first met as members of The Second City's Toronto stage company, for which Earle has also directed.[1][3] Their son, Sam Earle, is also an actor that starred on Degrassi: The Next Generation.[4]
Filmography edit
Film edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Gentle Sinners | Eric | |
| 2003 | Rescue Heroes: The Movie | Roger Houston | Voice |
Television edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Fight for Life | — | Television film |
| 1988 | Chasing Rainbows | Bruce | 3 episodes |
| 1991 | Conspiracy of Silence | Const. Cousins | Episode #1.1 |
| 1994–1995 | Wild C.A.T.s | Additional voices | 13 episodes |
| 1996 | Due South | Car Rental Clerk | Episode: "The Mask" |
| 1997 | The Newsroom | — | Episode: "The Campaign" |
| 1999 | Mythic Warriors | Prince Meleager (voice) | Episode: "Atalanta: The Wild Girl" |
| 1999–2013 | Rescue Heroes | Roger Houston (voice) | 32 episodes |
| 2006 | Slings & Arrows | Damien | Episode: "Vex Not His Ghost" |
| 2008 | Super Why! | Voice | Episode: "The Foolish Wishes" |
| 2012 | Live from the Centre | Dave Cole | 4 episodes |
References edit
- ^ a b c "The disaster's the thing ; Chris Earle finds inspiration in human suffering". Toronto Star, April 19, 2003.
- ^ "Chalmers reinvents arts awards". The Globe and Mail, May 15, 2001.
- ^ "Sharp satire lurks behind laughs in Second City's latest". Toronto Star, March 13, 2014.
- ^ "The return of Chris Earle and Radio :30". NOW, June 27, 2013.
External links edit
- Chris Earle at IMDb
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