Aaron Webber
| Aaron Webber | |
|---|---|
 Webber in 2005 | |
| Born |
Aaron James Teahan Webber June 20, 1989 Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Political party |
New Democratic Party Nova Scotia New Democratic Party |
Aaron James Teahan Webber (born June 20, 1989 in Chester Basin, Nova Scotia, Canada), known professionally as Aaron Webber, is a stage and screen actor. His best known role is as Emerson in the 2005 film Whole New Thing. Other roles include A Stone's Throw.
Early life
Webber was born in Chester Basin, Nova Scotia, Canada, and started acting in community theatre at age six. He trained at the Chester Summer Theatre Performance School between ages 11 and 16.
Career
Prior to his first feature film, Webber played numerous roles in several Chester Playhouse productions, including Mortimer in The Fantasticks and the title roles in both Peter Pan and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.[1] While playing Gollum in The Hobbit, Webber grabbed the attention of producer Camelia Frieberg, and was asked to audition for the lead role of Emerson in Whole New Thing.[2]
Webber was the first to audition for Whole New Thing and director Amnon Buchbinder and co-writer Daniel MacIvor cast him immediately, cutting short an anticipated countrywide search for the all-important role of Emerson. After winning a 2005 Atlantic Canada Award for Outstanding Performance by an Actor,[3] Webber went on to play the supporting role of Thomas in Frieberg's directorial début, A Stone's Throw. Following that he once again played the lead for Buchbinder in an experimental short called The Traveling Medicine Show.[4] Most recently Webber played the role of Sebastian (a character specifically written for him) in Garfield Lindsay Millar’s directorial debut The Last New Year.
Personal life
Webber currently lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia, but spends several months a year in Toronto, Ontario.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Sex & Violence (TV series) | Toby | Lead |
| 2012 | Epiphany | Daniel | Lead |
| 2012 | Call Me Fitz | Nerdy Man | One episode |
| 2011 | The Factory Block | Max | Lead (short film, co-starred with Molly Dunsworth) |
| 2009 | The Last New Year | Sebastian | Principal |
| 2008 | Travelling Medicine Show: 1. Creation | Max | Lead |
| 2006 | A Stone's Throw | Thomas | Principal |
| 2005 | Whole New Thing | Emerson | Lead, Atlantic Canadian Award, Outstanding Performance by an Actor - Male (shared with Daniel MacIvor) |
| 2004 | A Summer Fling | Jimmy | Lead |
Awards and nominations
- Atlantic Film Festival
- Won the Atlantic Canadian Award, Category: Outstanding Performance by an Actor - Male for Whole New Thing (2005)[5][6]
See also
References
- ↑ "Tour the chocolate factory with Charlie at the Chester Playhouse". South Shore Now. Retrieved November 16, 2010.
- ↑ "WHOLE NEW THING Press Kit" (PDF). wholenewthing.com. Retrieved November 16, 2010.
- ↑ Brooks, Brian (September 26, 2005). ""C.R.A.Z.Y.", "3 Needles", and "Whole New Thing" Win Multiple Awards At Atlantic Film Fest". indieWIRE. Retrieved November 16, 2010.
- ↑ "Travelling Medicine Show". Retrieved November 16, 2010.
- ↑ Brooks, Brian (September 26, 2005). ""C.R.A.Z.Y.", "3 Needles", and "Whole New Thing" Win Multiple Awards At Atlantic Film Fest". indieWIRE. Retrieved November 16, 2010.
- ↑ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1929212/awards