Joris Jarsky

Joris Jarsky (born December 3, 1974 ) is a Canadian stage, film, and television actor who has received recognition for his versatility.

Career

Jarsky is a graduate of the National Theatre School of Canada. Upon graduation, he was cast in Tarragon Theatre’s production of "The Awakening" for which he was nominated for a Dora Award. Since then he has acted in over 70 film and television productions and worked across the globe. His films have played at festivals all over the world including the opening night of the Cannes Film Festival. In 2009 Jarsky had 3 films in the Toronto International Film Festival, one of which, Toronto Stories, garnered him an ACTRA Award nomination. He created, wrote, produced, and starred in the pilot The Joseph Michael Joseph Show, which was picked up by 11Television Entertainment, a division of 3Arts Entertainment.

In 2016, Jarsky was nominated for a Canadian Screen Award for his performance in the Incendo film First Response. He has appeared as major recurring characters in the series Wynonna Earp and The Art of More, starred alongside Kim Coates in the hit miniseries Bad Blood, and guest starred on The Good Doctor. Jarsky recently starred in Ordinary Days and Birdland, two films that drew high praise on the festival circuit across North America. Current projects include guest star spots in CBC's Murdoch Mysteries and CTV’s Carter, as well as the recurring role of Basil Tate in the Netflix sci-fi drama October Faction.

Early life Jarsky was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He became Ontario Gymnastics Champion at the age of 14. He attended the Etobicoke School of the Arts, Jarsky 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.

Selected filmography

Nuremberg (2000) - Soldier #2 Hendrix (2000) - Jack Bruce The Caveman's Valentine (2001) - Boy Toy / Andy (as Joris Jorsky) Largo Winch (2001) - Caleb Dunlop (uncredited) One Eyed King (2001) - Scratchy Vampire High (2001–2002) - Marty Strickland Bliss (2002) - Jeremy Savage Messiah (2002) - Paula's Husband No Good Deed (2002) - Rudy Jones (uncredited) Mutant X (2003) - McTeague Foolproof (2003) - Rob Blessing (2003) - Chris Thoughtcrimes (2003) - Alan Matthews Doc (2004) - Bog Dog Show Me Yours (2004) - Colin The Limit (2004) - Brian The Eleventh Hour (2004–2005) - Geoff Powell / Nick Garwood Tilt (2005) - Luke Murder in the Hamptons (2005) - Carl Masella Shania: A Life in Eight Albums (2005) - J.P. Covert One: The Hades Factor (2006) - Tom Fancher 11 Cameras (2006) - Richard The Dead Zone (2006) Stargate: Atlantis (2007) - Herick Would Be Kings (2008) - Marvin Blindness (2008) - Hooligan The Incredible Hulk (2008) - Soldier #1 Green Door (2008) - Rob Toronto Stories (2008) - Doug Shannon Turbo Dogs (2008–2011) - Strut (voice) Saw V (2008) - Seth Baxter Totally Spies! The Movie (2009) - Fabu (voice, English version) Survival of the Dead (2009) - Chuck The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day (2009) - Lloyd Murdoch Mysteries (2009–2019) - Bertie Smothers / Jarius Kerr / Leopold Romanow Citizen Gangster (2011) - War Veteran Foxfire: Confessions of a Girl Gang (2012) - Construction Worker #1 (uncredited) Two Hands to Mouth (2012) - Andrew Empire of Dirt (2013) - Neil Numb Chucks (2014–2016) - Woodchuck Morris (voice) PAW Patrol (2016–present) - Mailman (voice) Ordinary Days (2017) - Ward Anderton Bad Blood (2017–2018) - Sal Montagna The Good Doctor (2018) - Sergey Tirayan Cupcake & Dino: General Services (2018–2019) - Peetree Gluck the Third (voice) Rule of 3 (2019) The Little Things (2021) - Detective Sergeant Rogers God's Country (2022) - Nathan Cody Youngblood (2025) - Lucas Turco