Joris Jarsky
| Joris Jarsky | |
|---|---|
 Jarsky at the 2009 Toronto International Film Festival | |
| Born |
December 3, 1974 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Other names | Joris Jorsky |
| Occupation |
Stage actor Film actor Television actor |
| Years active | 2000-present |
Joris Jarsky (born December 3, 1974), also known as Joris Jorsky, is a Canadian stage, film and television actor who has received recognition for being a versatile actor,[1] and is known for his role as Marty Strickland in the series Vampire High.[2]
Early life
Jarsky was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He became Ontario Gymnastics Champion at the age of 14.[3] He attended the Etobicoke School of the Arts,[4] and the National Theatre School of Canada.[1]
Career
After graduating the National Theatre School in 1999, he was cast in the play The Awakening and received a Dora Award nomination for 'Outstanding Performance by a Male'.[4] Joris was also nominated for a 2009 Actra Award (Best performance by a Male) for his role as a troubled young man in "Toronto Stories" .
In 2008 three different films in which he appeared, Toronto Stories, The Green Door, and Blindness all screened at the 2008 Toronto International Film Festival.[4] He had lead roles in Toronto Stories and The Green Door.[2]
Filmography
- Numb Chucks (2014) (YTV)
- Empire of Dirt (2013)
- Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day (2009)
- Survival of the Dead (2009)
- Murdoch Mysteries (1 episode, 2009) (TV)
- Saw V (2008)
- Turbo Dogs (2008) (TV)
- Toronto Stories 2008)
- Green Door (2008)
- The Incredible Hulk (2008)
- Blindness (2008)
- Would Be Kings (2008) (TV)
- Stargate: Atlantis (1 episode, 2007) (TV)
- The Dead Zone (1 episode, 2006) (TV)
- Drama Queen (short) (2006)
- Covert One: The Hades Factor (2006) (TV)
- 11 Cameras (1 episode) (TV)
- Shania: A Life in Eight Albums (2005) (TV)
- Murder in the Hamptons (2005) (TV)
- Sombre Zombie (2005) (TV)
- The Eleventh Hour (2 episodes, 2004–2005) (TV)
- Tilt (3 episodes, 2005) (TV)
- Horsie's Retreat (2005)
- Show Me Yours (1 episode, 2004) (TV)
- Sleep Murder (2004) (TV)
- Doc (1 episode, 2004)
- Thoughtcrimes (2003)
- Blessing (2003) (TV)
- Foolproof (2003)
- The Limit (2003)
- Mutant X (1 episode, 2003) (TV)
- Edgar and Jane (2002)
- No Good Deed (2002)
- Fizzy Business (2002)
- Vampire High (26 episodes, 2001–2002) (TV)
- Bliss (1 episode, 2002) (TV)
- The Rendering (2002) (TV)
- One Eyed King (2001)
- Largo Winch (2001) (TV)
- The Caveman's Valentine (2001) (as Joris Jorsky)
- Hendrix (2000) (TV)
References
- 1 2 De Giorgio, Lorianna (November 4, 2008). "Sights set on success with three TIFF films". Town Crier. Retrieved 2009-09-04.
- 1 2 Rainford, Lisa (August 21, 2008). "Actor to celebrate a film festival three-peat". Toronto Community News. Retrieved 2009-09-04.
- ↑ "Q&A with Joris Jarsky". Movie Entertainment magazine. October 2008. Retrieved 2009-09-04.
- 1 2 3 Zekas, Rita (October 4, 2008). "Toronto the Good yields Jarsky the Bad". Toronto Star. Retrieved 2009-09-04.