Christian Vincent

Christian Vincent is an Emmy nominated Canadian-American professional dancer, choreographer, actor and model. His most notable roles are his appearances as Connor Martin in the Hallmark Christmas film," A Majestic Christmas," and as Ricky on the former LOGO Viacom television series Noah's Arc.

Early life and education While growing up in Windsor, Ontario, in grade school he attended Sandwich West Public School in LaSalle, Ontario. Vincent had several interests as a child, ranging from karate to painting and drawing. He later discovered his passion for dance and eventually enrolled at Butler University, where he graduated Cum Laude, with a BFA degree. He also earned an MFA, from The University of California, Irvine.

Career After college, Vincent later moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career as a dancer and choreographer. As a dancer, Vincent has toured and performed with Madonna, Ashanti, Gloria Estefan, Geri Halliwell, Prince, Ricky Martin, Shakira, and Britney Spears. Early on in his career he danced in various commercials including commercials for Bellsouth, as well as one for Oral-B. Christian was also a background dancer in Madonna's "Don't Tell Me" music video

Vincent danced in numerous films and TV show including, "Dancing with The Stars,"She's All That, Rent, Starsky & Hutch, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Arrested Development, MADtv, George Lopez, Baywatch, Cold Case,and "G.I Joe Retaliation." Christian has choreographed and coached dance extensively for TV and film. He began professionally, when he choreographed several commercials for Target. Vincent was a co-star and choreographer for the reality TV show Canada Sings, and he was the dance coach for Sally Hawkins for Guillermo Del Toro's film The Shape of Water. Vincent choreographed Netflix's biopic of Madame C.J Walker, starring Octavia Spencer entitled "Self Made," in which he was nominated for a World Choreography Award. Christian also choreographed Lifetime's biopic on Salt-N-Pepa and The Christmas Dance Reunion. Most recently, Christian was nominated by the Television Academy for an Emmy Award. His work was recognized in the category of Outstanding Choreography for Scripted programming, for the CBC/BET series The Porter. This was a history-making nomination, as it was the first time year that BET received any major scripted series nominations.

As an actor, Vincent appeared in the ABC Family miniseries Fallen as Michael the Archangel, "Fringe," "Continuum," Smallville," Noah's Arc: Jumping the Broom," Center Stage: Turn It Up, "Noah's Arc," Hallmark's, "A Majestic Christmas," and most recently City TV's series "The Wedding Planners and the yet to be released "The Christmas Dance Reunion."

He also appeared in the October 2012 issue of PMc Magazine by celebrity photographer Patrick McMullan. In addition to his work in entertainment, Vincent is a professor at The Glorya Kaufman School of Dance at the University of Southern California.

Personal life Vincent lives in Los Angeles, California.

Filmography Film YearTitleRole Notes 1999 She's All That Dancer Uncredited role 2000 Madonna: Don't Tell Me Dancer Video Short 2000 The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas Dancer Uncredited role 2002 Sex, Politics & Cocktails Speed Dater 2004 Starsky & Hutch Nightclub Dancer 2004 Noah's Arc: The Short Film Ricky Davis 2005 Rent Dancer Uncredited role 2005 Miss Congeniality 2: Armed & Fabulous Drag Club Dancer 2007 Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story Dancer Uncredited role 2008 Noah's Arc: Jumping the Broom Ricky Davis 2008 Center Stage: Turn It Up Harris 2009 500 Days of Summer Dancer 2009 Madonna: Celebration – The Video Collection Dancer (video 'Don't Tell Me') Video 2020 Noah's Arc: The 'Rona Chronicles Ricky Davis Short 2025 Noah's Arc: The Movie

Television YearTitleRole Notes 1998 Suddenly Susan Dancer/Gentleman (uncredited) Episode: "Seems Like Old Times" 1999 Tracey Takes On... Male Dancer Episode: "Hype" 1999 The Wonderful World of Disney Male Dancer Episode: "Annie" 2000–2001 Nikki Dancer Episodes: "No Sex, No Mary, No Title", "Family Lies" 2001 Buffy the Vampire Slayer Vampire (uncredited) Episode: "Once More, with Feeling" 2005 Arrested Development Hot Cop (uncredited) Episode: "Queen for a Day" 2005–2006 Noah's Arc Ricky Main cast (Seasons 1–2) 17 episodes 2006–2007 Smallville Luthor Security Guard Episodes: "Static", "Hydro" 2007 Fallen Michael Episode: "Someone Always Has to Die" 2009 Fringe Surgeon Episode: "A New Day in the Old Town" 2010 Sins of the Mother Des Television Film 2010 Caprica Male Dancer Episode: "Ghosts in the Machine" 2012 Canada Sings Self/Choreographer Episode: "OPP Project Glee vs. Cabin Pressure" 2013 Continuum Dan Episode: "Second Skin" 2017 Hidden America with Jonah Ray Ritchie Cardenez Episode: "Miami: Una Segunda Oportunidad En La Vida" 2018 A Majestic Christmas Connor Martin Television Film 2020 The Wedding Planners Tyler Episode: "A June Wedding"

Emmy Awards Year Category Nominated work Result 2022 Outstanding Choreography for Scripted Programming The Porter 2026 Noah's Arc: The Movie